Patron perception and utilization of an embedded librarian program.

OBJECTIVE The study measured the perceived value of an academic library's embedded librarian service model. SETTING The study took place at the health sciences campuses of a research institution. METHODS A web-based survey was distributed that asked respondents a series of questions about their utilization of and satisfaction with embedded librarians and services. RESULTS Over 58% of respondents reported being aware of their embedded librarians, and 95% of these were satisfied with provided services. CONCLUSIONS The overall satisfaction with services was encouraging, but awareness of the embedded program was low, suggesting an overall need for marketing of services.