Library Services
SHRTN Library Service
The SHRTN Library Service is free for any paid caregiver working with seniors in Ontario (long-term, home and community care). The SHRTN Library Service is managed by a Librarian and staffed by trained Information Specialists located in sites across Ontario. The SHRTN library service:
- facilitates access to current, evidence-based information
- supports the transfer of research knowledge into best practice
- raises information literacy through coaching and training
- helps implement SHRTN’s vision
- Information Specialist Role
The SHRTN Library Service team meets the information needs of paid caregivers working in seniors’ healthcare. Together, they provide a helpful and human interface to the sometimes complex and daunting world of published information. Knowledge transfer is most effective when that knowledge is informed by an analysis of the best available evidence. SHRTN Information Specialists are qualified librarians or library technicians. They know their clients and are experts in the field of seniors’ healthcare information. They are adept at understanding client information needs and at finding manageable, relevant, evidence-based resources to meet these needs....more
Contact: Mary Beth Forget, Information Specialist
Phone: 416.785.2500 x2393
Email: mforget@baycrest.org
The Alzheimer Society of Toronto Resource Centre
A large collection of materials on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The collection includes books, videos, talking books, periodicals, and electronic texts which may be downloaded. Links are provided to online dementia information in over 30 different languages.
Access to the Collection
- The Alzheimer Society of Toronto Resource Centre is open to the public from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Most books and videos are available for loan. Periodicals are not loaned.
- Individuals in Toronto may borrow directly from the Resource Centre, in person, by phone or by email.
- Individuals across Ontario may borrow directly from the Toronto Resource Centre, after ensuring the desired item is not available from their local Alzheimer Society chapter or public library.
- Alzheimer Society chapters in Ontario may borrow on behalf of their staff or clients.
- Loans are currently not available to individuals residing outside of Ontario
Contact: Margaret Cameron
Information Resources Coordinator
Phone: 416-640-6320
Email: mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org