A Proposed Cooperative System for Medical Libraries in Sudan
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1996-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study 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
textbooks and scientific journals. It also showed that there is
a need for user education programmes.
The survey on medical libraries revealed that there is a
shortage of qualified 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 library 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 1 includes selection of network activities, identification of participating libraries , and preparation of resource sharing tools.
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Information Science