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SOTEVirtuaalikirjasto – Procurement and Library Services for Scientific e-Resources in Health and Social Care
To support the ongoing development of skills and knowledge among health and social care professionals, SOTEVirtuaalikirjasto was established in Finland in 2020. It is owned by thirteen non-university wellbeing services counties and acts as the official procurement liaison for its owners. As a non-profit in-house company, SOTEVirtuaalikirjasto focuses on cost-effective joint procurement of social and health care information resources, negotiating and finalising joint license agreements on behalf of its customers.
Revenue
The company primarily acquires international scientific information resources. On average, the annual value of acquisitions is approximately 2.0 million euros, contributing to a total turnover of 2.4 million euros. Negotiations with suppliers and publishers take place annually or according to the agreement.
Services
Through the library service Virtuaalikirjasto Helli, customers can access a discovery and publication search tool, a library website, and a remote access system. Moreover, an Information Specialist service is available for service contract customers under a separate agreement.
Values
Expertise and Transparency
We trust in knowledge and competence and are committed to maintaining expertise. We see continuous learning and development as important, and we adjust our views and actions based on new information. We utilize and value knowledge, expert insight, and experience in our work and decision-making. We listen to and respect the perspectives of others and grow by evaluating our own actions and accepting feedback. We share knowledge, skills, and experiences for the common good. We ensure that decision-making is clear and transparent.
Virallisempi versio
We place our trust in knowledge and professional competence, and we are committed to sustaining and developing our expertise. We regard continuous learning and improvement as essential, and we are prepared to revise our perspectives and actions in light of new information. We actively draw upon and value professional knowledge, expertise, and experience in both our work and decision-making. We respect and consider the views of others, and we are committed to self-assessment and growth through constructive feedback. We promote the sharing of knowledge, skills, and experiences for the benefit of the wider community. We uphold clarity and transparency as guiding principles in all decision-making processes.
Ja tuosta alemmasta vielä tekstillisempi versio
We place our trust in knowledge and professional competence, and we are dedicated to maintaining and continuously developing our expertise. We view continuous learning and improvement as essential, and we remain open to revising our perspectives and actions as new information becomes available. In our work and decision-making, we actively draw upon and value professional knowledge, expertise, and experience. We respect and consider the views of others, and we are committed to self-assessment and personal growth through constructive feedback. Furthermore, we promote the sharing of knowledge, skills, and experiences for the benefit of the wider community. Clarity and transparency guide all our decision-making processes, ensuring that our actions are both understandable and accountable.
Reliability
We are a trustworthy and responsible partner. We focus on the long-term development of our business for the benefit of our owners and customers.
Innovativeness
We embrace innovation. We are continuously seeking and developing new operational methods.
Owners
The company owned by thirteen non-university wellbeing services counties
The shares are distributed equally among all owners, and the shareholders of the company are:
- Wellbeing services county of South Karelia,
- Wellbeing services county of South Ostrobothnia,
- Wellbeing services county of South Savo,
- Wellbeing services county of Kainuu,
- Wellbeing services county of Kanta-Häme,
- Wellbeing services county of Central Ostrobothnia,
- Wellbeing services county of Central Finland,
- Wellbeing services county of Kymenlaakso,
- Wellbeing services county of Lapland,
- Wellbeing services county of Ostrobothnia,
- Wellbeing services county of North Karelia,
- Wellbeing services county of Päijät-Häme,
- Wellbeing services county of Satakunta
The service agreement clients are ISLAB laboratoriopalvelu/hyvinvointiyhtymä and Ålands sjuk-och hälsovård.
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