Meeting the Minds of Librarians Outside the Health Sciences

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图书馆员如何面对信息网络时代

文章针对迅速发展的信息网络环境及当前图书馆员的素质状况,阐述了图书馆员接受继续教育的必要性及具体实施的方法.     

A unique approach to multi-state networking: BHSL (Basic Health Sciences Network)

Development of a reciprocal multi-state shared resources network is described. The Basic Health Sciences Library Network (BHSL) is one the largest interlibrary loan networks free of direct charges to participants and any direct federal or state funding. Established in June 1986, BHSL started with 132 member libraries from three northeastern states. Current membership is 460 libraries in 10 states. Interlibrary loan activity for 1992 resulted in a collective cost savings of $592,672. This model of resource sharing can be applied to any group of libraries that access a common locator tool.     

网络环境下普通高校图书馆员信息素质教育

在网络环境下图书馆发挥不出网络优势,说明现代图书馆员缺乏驾驭现代图书馆的能力。通过对现代图书馆面临的问题,阐述了对现代图书馆员进行信息素质教育的必要性。     

The Health Sciences Library Network in Russia

Abstract

The recent, important events in the ex-Soviet Union have not only been political. The world of libraries has begun to be opened up and the changes have even reached the most famous institutions, such as, for example, the State Central Scientific Medical Library in Moscow, which is at the head of a network of scientific and research libraries, and has created the first Russian scientific database. This article was written after the congress of the IFLA (International Federation of Librarian Associations) in August 1991.     

Knowledge and Utilization of the United States National Library of Medicine's Biomedical Information Products and Services Among African Health Sciences Librarians

The United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) has the largest collection of biomedical information products and services in the world. Little is known of the extent to which librarians in sub-Saharan Africa are aware of and use these resources. The study's aim was to assess knowledge and frequency of use of NLM's biomedical information products and services among African librarians. Forty-three of the 50 delegates at the 11th biannual Congress of the Association of Health Information and Libraries in Africa (AHILA) participated in the study. The findings showed that participants' knowledge of NLM information products and services was low and that there is a need for increased awareness and training in the use of NLM's information products and services in order for users on the African continent to effectively benefit from them.     

The Disaster Information Specialist: An Emerging Role for Health Librarians

ABSTRACT

This article describes the emergence of disaster information (DI) specialists, with particular focus on their presence in health libraries. Although literature on the subject of disasters and libraries is dominated by accounts of librarians preserving collections and ensuring continuity of library operations following a flood, fire, or other disaster event, the work of DI specialists extends beyond these traditional roles. DI specialists conduct outreach in the community, providing information services to emergency managers and other disaster workers. This article recounts a history of disaster information service in which public librarians served communities during disaster recovery periods, and health librarians became involved in organizational disaster planning activities. DI products from the National Library of Medicine are introduced in addition to federal funding opportunities for DI outreach projects. The development of the Medical Library Association's Disaster Information Specialization Program is presented, and the article shares recommendations for library administrators to encourage DI training for librarians and support the development of outreach services to disaster workers.     

中国科学院文献情报系统学科馆员服务发展能力建设

[目的/意义]总结分析中国科学院文献情报系统学科馆员的发展能力建设情况,为学术图书馆未来发展提供最佳实践案例。[方法/过程]针对面向新科研环境下的用户新需求和学科馆员能力要求,中国科学院文献情报系统开展的学科服务发展能力建设专项,剖析其理论基础、总体方法和内容。通过案例分析,对此专项实施的重要内容进行详细分析。[结果/结论]学科馆员服务发展能力建设的重要核心内容包括嵌入协同式团队、咨询交流互动机制、知识化服务和长效管理机制等。经过近5年的实践,取得了较好的建设成效,用户反馈良好。     

第二代学科馆员网络化信息服务的拓展

文章结合国内外学科馆员制度实践与网络信息技术的发展趋势,从咨询服务、学科联络、用户信息环境建设、学科资源建设等几个方面,探讨了第二代学科馆员在网络化信息服务方面的拓展方向.