학술논문

Digital Paradigm in Medical Libraries of Bangladesh with Special Reference to icddr,b Library: Key Observations and Future Directions.
Document Type
Article
Source
Library Philosophy & Practice. 2023, p1-16. 17p.
Subject
*SPECIAL libraries
*MEDICAL libraries
*LIBRARY websites
*DIGITAL technology
*INFORMATION & communication technologies
*MEDICAL scientists
*HEALTH care industry
Language
ISSN
1522-0222
Abstract
Medical libraries are facing new challenges and opportunities due to dynamic changes in the digital era for offering excellent services to health scientists and professionals. The usage of information and communication technology (ICT) has become increasingly important in various fields, including the healthcare industry. Medical libraries, in particular, have also witnessed a significant transformation in terms of their functions and services due to the adoption of the digital revolution. This article aims to investigate the usage of ICT in the selected medical libraries in Bangladesh, with a special reference to the icddr,b Library. In this connection, a comparative study is made based on six major medical libraries of Bangladesh. These libraries are compared in terms of ICT use for providing library services through library websites. Collected data are analyzed in quantitative as well as qualitative methods to explore better results. Results are shown in the form of tables and figures. This paper gives a snapshot of ICT use in medical libraries of Bangladesh. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]