A Proposed Cooperative System for Medical Libraries in Sudan
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1996-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This s t udy has investigated and reviewed the medical
information services and facilities in Sudan, including a
survey of medical information users. This is done in order to
propose a cooperative programme for medical libraries in Sudan
so that the existing services and facilities could be
strengthened.
The user survey has revealed that there is a lack of access to
sufficient and to up to date information sources, especially
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a need for user education programmes.
The survey on medical libraries r evealed that there is a
shortage o f quali f i ed library personnel,as well as a lack of
information technology equipment. The investigation of existing
cooperation between medical libraries revealed that it is
restricted to the exchange of books , gifts, and photocopy
services. All surveyed libraries expressed their interest and
willingness to participate in an organized libr a ry network.
Based on the findings of the study, a cooperative programme has
been proposed . This programme includes cooperative acquisition,
cataloguing\processing, storage, interlibrary lending and
reference services, and cooperative education\research
programmes.
In order to formalize and maintain the cooperative programme,
a network for medical libraries is suggested. It is also
suggested that the plan for this network be a phased plan;
Phase I includes selection of network activities,identification of participating libraries , and preparation of
resource sharing tools.
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Proposed Cooperative System