Development of Health Sciences Libraries and
Medical Librarianship in Pakistan
Ikramul Haq
Midrarullah
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to review the historical background and role of medical
libraries in health care development. Role of medical librarians in the digital era with
changing information needs and information seeking behavior of users is also discussed.
Over the years, medical libraries have supported medical education, practice and research.
Most of tiie medical libraries exist in hospitals, medical schools, medical research centres,
training institutes and offices of medical associations. The Egyptians housed libraries in
temples. Aristotie and Diokles had an excellent collection of medical books. Baghdad and
Cordova had great number of medial libraries during middle ages. The Royal College of
Physicians (England) library was eructed in sixteenth century. The first ever medical library
in tiie USA was established by the Pennsylvania Hospital in 1763. In tiie sub-continent, tiie
library of Calcutta Medical College was established in 1835. The history of medical
libraries in Pakistan dates back to 1860. Currently, tiiere are more tiian 120 medical libraries
in Pakistan. Evidence based education & practice is totally depend upon accurate, current,
autiientic and timely provision of information. Therefore, an efficient library and
information system is required in every medical organization.
Keywords: Medical libraries, Healtii Sciences libraries, Pakistan, Medical informatics.
Development of Health Sciences Libraries and
Medical Librarianship in Pakistan
Ikramul Haq
Midrarullah
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to review the historical background and role of medical
libraries in health care development. Role of medical librarians in the digital era with
changing information needs and information seeking behavior of users is also discussed.
Over the years, medical libraries have supported medical education, practice and research.
Most of tiie medical libraries exist in hospitals, medical schools, medical research centres,
training institutes and offices of medical associations. The Egyptians housed libraries in
temples. Aristotie and Diokles had an excellent collection of medical books. Baghdad and
Cordova had great number of medial libraries during middle ages. The Royal College of
Physicians (England) library was eructed in sixteenth century. The first ever medical library
in tiie USA was established by the Pennsylvania Hospital in 1763. In tiie sub-continent, tiie
library of Calcutta Medical College was established in 1835. The history of medical
libraries in Pakistan dates back to 1860. Currently, tiiere are more tiian 120 medical libraries
in Pakistan. Evidence based education & practice is totally depend upon accurate, current,
autiientic and timely provision of information. Therefore, an efficient library and
information system is required in every medical organization.
Keywords: Medical libraries, Healtii Sciences libraries, Pakistan, Medical informatics.
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