International trends in health science librarianship part 12: South Asia (India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)

Medha Joshi, Mumtaz Ali Anwar, Midrar Ullah, Chandrani Kuruppu

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Abstract

This is the 12th in a series of articles exploring international trends in health science librarianship. This issue describes developments in health science librarianship in the first decade of the 21st century in South Asia. The three contributors report on challenges facing health science librarians in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. There is consensus as to the need for education, training and professional development. Starting in the next issue, the focus will turn to Africa, starting with countries in southern Africa.

Original languageEnglish (UK)
Pages (from-to)318-324
Number of pages7
JournalHealth Information and Libraries Journal
Volume31
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Asia
  • Case studies
  • Health sciences
  • India
  • Librarianship
  • Library and information professionals
  • Pakistan
  • South East
  • Sri Lanka

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