Luisa Francisca Acosta Ortega. Liderazgo con nombre de mujer / Luisa Francisca Acosta Ortega. Lidership with a woman´s name

En este artículo se resaltan las cualidades humanas y otros aspectos de la vida de quien fuera Vicedecana Académica de la Facultad de Estomatología y posteriormente Directora del Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba, en el período de abril del 2014 hasta abril del 2022. Se destacan los logros alcanzados a lo largo de su quehacer, desde que inició en la Universidad Médica hasta nuestros días, así como su valioso aporte a la docencia y a la formación de diversos grupos de educandos, además, se realzan los avances alcanzados en la revista MEDISAN en su etapa de Directora del Centro de Información hasta el día de su feliz jubilación.

The human qualities and some other aspects of the life of the Academic Vice-dean of the Estomatological Faculty and then the Head of the Provincial Information Center of Medical Sciences from Santiago de Cuba are highlighted in this work, in the period from April, 2014 to the same month in 2022.The achievements reached during her working life, since she began in the Medical University up to the present, as well as her valuable dedication to the teaching and training of different groups of students are presented, besides compiling achievements in journal MEDISAN during her leadership as Director of the Provincial Information Center up to the day of her happy retirement.

Aportes del Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas frente a la COVID-19 / Contributions of the National Medical Sciences Information Center to the fight against COVID-19

La rápida propagación del SARS-CoV-2 ha ocasionado grandes desafíos, algunos de ellos relacionados con la gestión y la visibilidad de la información. Los profesionales de las instituciones de información enfrentaron el reto de tener que reorganizar sus servicios en un breve tiempo, con un componente tecnológico esencial para lograr la virtualidad ante el imperativo indiscutible del distanciamiento físico. Como parte del Plan de enfrentamiento desplegado por Cuba durante esta crisis sanitaria, el Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas (CNICM/Infomed) desempeña un rol fundamental, al actuar como proveedor y facilitador de las fuentes, herramientas y servicios de información científica especializada, además de garantizar la plataforma tecnológica para todo el sistema nacional de salud y la población. El presente documento se propone describir el flujo de trabajo concebido por esta institución, los espacios y modos empleados para la producción y difusión de la información científica durante la epidemia, así como los aportes realizados (elaboración de productos y desarrollo e implementación de herramientas y servicios( para apoyar las investigaciones científicas y la toma de decisiones en salud durante la pandemia de la COVID-19(AU)

The fast spread of SARS-CoV-2 has posed big challenges, some of which are related to information management and visibility. Professionals from information institutions have been faced with having to reorganize their services in a short time, with an essential technological component to achieve virtuality in face of the unavoidable imperative of physical distancing. The National Medical Sciences Information Center (CNICM/Infomed) plays a fundamental role in the response plan implemented by Cuba during this health crisis, serving as facilitator and provider of specialized scientific information services, sources and tools, and supplying the required technological platform for the entire national health system and the population. The present document is aimed at describing the workflow devised by this institution, the spaces and modes used for the production and dissemination of scientific information during the epidemic, and the contributions made to the creation of products and the development and implementation of tools and services to support health scientific research and decision making during the COVID-19 pandemic(AU)

Mirtha Yris Cedeño Rodríguez: una bibliotecaria médica de excelencia / Mirtha Yris Cedeño Rodríguez: a medical librarian of excellence i: en

Con este artículo se quiso realzar las cualidades humanas y el quehacer científico de Mirtha Yris Cedeño Rodríguez, bibliotecaria médica santiaguera, quien durante su etapa laboral se caracterizó por una actitud digna en la atención a numerosos profesionales de diversas especialidades biomédicas, mediante asesorías, docencia, búsquedas bibliográficas, entre otros servicios bibliotecarios, con lo cual contribuyó, desde su modesta tribuna, a la formación de ellos y a la mejoría de la salud pública en Cuba. Actualmente está felizmente jubilada.

With this work we wanted to enhance the human qualities and scientific daily tasks of Mirtha Yris Cedeño Rodríguez, medical librarian from Santiago de Cuba who was characterized by a worthy attitude in the service to many professionals of diverse biomedical specialties during her working years, by means of consultancies, teaching, literature searching, among other librarians services, with which contributed, from her modest tribune, to their training and improvement of the public health in Cuba. At the moment she is happily retired.

Medio siglo de gestión de la información para el desarrollo de la salud villaclareña / Half a century of information management for the health development in Villa Clara province

RESUMEN Arribar a medio siglo de existencia representa para cualquier institución la expresión de una fructífera vida profesional y la oportunidad de meditar sobre el camino transitado. El sistema nacional de información de ciencias médicas surgió en 1965, y la primera institución fuera de la capital del país fue el Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara, que se constituyó en 1969. En estos años de labor el Centro ha crecido en: recursos humanos, instalaciones, medios tecnológicos y servicios que se brindan a los usuarios; sus proyecciones se han revolucionado en sintonía con el desarrollo científico-tecnológico. El crecimiento de la red de bibliotecas, la atención técnica y metodológica realizada, la creciente labor de superación profesional desplegada, la inserción de las tecnologías en la actividad científico-informativa y la producción de numerosos recursos y servicios digitalizados, son elementos que caracterizan la historia de esta institución.

ABSTRACT Reaching half a century of existence represents for any institution the expression of a successful professional life and the opportunity to meditate on the road traveled. The national information system of medical sciences emerged in 1965, and the first institution outside the capital of the country was the Provincial Information Center of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara, which was constituted in 1969. In these years of work the Center has grown in: human resources, facilities, technological means and services that are offered to the users; its projections have been revolutionized along with the scientific-technological development. The growth of the network of libraries, the technical and methodological assistance, the growing work of professional improvement, the insertion of technologies in the scientific-informative activity and the production of numerous resources and digitalized services, are elements that characterize the history of this institution.

Los Centros Municipales de Información como eslabón fundamental del Sistema Nacional de Información en Salud / The Municipal Information Centers as a fundamental link in the National Health Information System

RESUMEN Los Centros Municipales de Información en la provincia de Villa Clara se crearon para fortalecer la estructura del Sistema Nacional de Información en Salud. Su propósito inicial fue garantizar el aseguramiento informativo y científico-técnico que requerían los profesionales y técnicos en la atención primaria de salud. La provincia emprendió de inmediato las acciones técnico-metodológicas necesarias para materializar progresivamente esta tarea; el primer territorio donde se fundó este tipo de institución fue en Caibarién, cuya posterior denominación fue Bibliotecas Municipales de Referencia. El desarrollo de estas se ha caracterizado por la efectiva implementación de los continuos procesos de transformación, la introducción de las nuevas tecnologías, la preparación de sus recursos humanos y la implementación de nuevos programas para el desarrollo de competencias informacionales.

ABSTRACT The Municipal Information Centers in Villa Clara province were created to strengthen the structure of the National Health Information System. Its initial purpose was to guarantee the scientific-technical and information assurance required by professionals and technicians in primary health care. The province immediately undertook the technical and methodological actions necessary to carry out this task progressively; the first territory where this type of institution was founded was in Caibarién, whose later denomination was Municipal Reference Libraries. The development of these libraries has been characterized by the effective implementation of continuous transformation processes, the introduction of new technologies, the preparation of their human resources and the implementation of new programs for the development of informational competencies.

RELACIGER: 19 años impulsando la información de salud y desastres en las Américas / RELACIGER: 19 years promoting health and disaster information in the Americas

Durante 19 años, la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de los Estados Unidos, ha ayudado a crear y coordinar una red de centros de información sobre desastres y salud en 15 países de América Latina, esto nació de un esfuerzo conjunto con la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, para ayudar a reconstruir la infraestructura de información en salud, en países azotados por el Huracán Mitch. Se destaca la participación de la Biblioteca Médica Nacional de Honduras, que hapermanecidodesde el inicio. El proyecto creció para convertirse en un trabajo colaborativo multiinstitucional, logrando sistematizar ydiseminar información producida en Latinoamérica, y apoyar la toma de decisiones en preparativos y respuesta a desastres, principalmente en salud. La iniciativa ha apoyado esfuerzos de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, para "crear una cultura de prevención de desastres" en la región y contribuido a mejorar la visibilidad, capacidades y auto-sostenibilidad de bibliotecas y centros de información; incluyendo también comunidades autóctonas tradicionalmentesub-servidas...(AU)

Effects of Smartphone-Based Mobile Learning in Nursing Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

PURPOSE: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of smartphone-based mobile learning for nurses and nursing students. METHODS: Electronic literature search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, SCOPUS, Web of Science, ProQuest Central, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC) was conducted. Two authors independently reviewed empirical studies for inclusion and extracted the design, sample size, intervention method, outcome variables, and statistical values of them. Methodological quality was assessed using Cochrane collaboration risk of bias tool. To estimate the effect size, meta-analysis was performed using R meta program. RESULTS: Authors identified 11 randomized or nonrandomized controlled trials of a total of 3,419 studies. Overall effect sizes by random-effects model was large [Hedges'g (g) = 1.12, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.72−1.52], with learning attitude (g = 1.69), skills (g = 1.41), knowledge (g = 1.47), and confidence in performance (g = 1.54). For heterogeneity, subgroup analyses using meta-analysis of variance were performed, but no significant difference was found. Finally, a funnel plot and Egger's regression test along with trim-and-fill analysis and fail-safe N were conducted to check for publication bias, but no significant bias was detected. CONCLUSION: Smartphone-based mobile learning had significantly positive influence on nursing students' knowledge, skills, confidence in performance, and learning attitude. Smartphone-based mobile learning may be an alternative or supportive method for better education in nursing fields.

Current Status of Health and Welfare Long-Term Plans in Korea / 보건행정학회지

Korea is undergoing a rapid environmental change in health and welfare. Therefore, the law mandates the establishment and implementation of plans in accordance with the changes. A total of 49 long-term plans related to health and welfare were specified by the National Law Information Center, the Korean representative legal information website managed by the Korea Ministry of Government Legislation. Of the 49 long-term plans, 10 plans (20.4%) were not yet fully constructed. Eight out of 10 non-constructive plans have been put into force for more than a year, but these plans still require further systematic planning and development. The complete construction of long-term plans is substantial to account for the changes in South Korean health and welfare. In addition, a systematic plan with solidarity and continuity between the mutual plans should be established in planning.

The Current Status of Development of Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines in Urology

The clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is made step by step. The evidences that have been published were searched and a group of experts make a consensus based in the evidences. The CPGs in the medical field, where utilizations and interests are increasing, must be confirmed in the management of quality. The Korean Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II (K-AGREE II) tool that helps to manage the quality of CPGs and to develop CPGs was translated by the Steering Committee for Clinical Practice Guideline. It is divided into 6 domains and each domains are independent. It is consisted of 23 items as detail and 2 items for the overall evaluation. Only fifteen CPGs are successfully certified using the K-AGREE II tool in the Korean Medical Guideline Information Center from 2013 and 3 CPGs made by the Korea Urological Association and the associated societies are certified successfully. With the level of certification of CPGs is higher, the Korea Urological Association and the associated societies are also try to develop CPGs that meet their level of certification. The Korean clinical practice guideline for the treatment of prostate cancer developed recently is the evidence of effort.

Clinical Information on Green Tea Extract Used for Weight Loss

BACKGROUND: Green tea extracts are approved as nonprescription drug and available as health functional foods, health foods, and beverages. Clinical information on the products is lacking. METHODS: Information about the products on green tea nonprescription drugs was obtained from the website of the Korea Pharmaceutical Information Center. The Naver, i.e., a top ranking online search portal, was used for compiling the list of the health functional food products using key words of ‘green tea catechin’ on August 23, 2018. The recommended daily dosages of catechins were calculated as 30% of the total dried mass of green tea and about 50% of the catechins were considered as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). RESULTS: A total of two types of nonprescription drugs containing green tea powder or extracts, nine health functional food products, and three types of health foods were found. The regulatory requirements of the EGCG exceeding 800 mg were reported to be associated with adverse effects of elevated liver enzyme. If consumers take several green tea products concurrently, such as nonprescription drugs with health functional foods or health foods, it could exceed the recommended amount of EGCG. CONCLUSION: The concurrent use of green tea products as nonprescription drugs, health functional foods, and healthy foods may lead to an increased exposure to EGCG. Pharmacists should be aware the availability of various types of green tea products and the potential risk of liver toxicity due to excessive consumption of EGCG.

Analysis of the 119 emergency situation control center usage including dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions

OBJECTIVE: Analyses of the status of 119 emergency situation control center (119 ESCC) usage are lacking. Therefore, this study investigated the status of the 119 ESCC usage, including dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) instructions. METHODS: The emergency activity daily reports and emergency instruction sheets of 119 ESCC from January to December 2016 were reviewed. For more accurate status analysis, the computerized data of the 1339 Emergency Medical Information Center from January to December 2011 were also reviewed. RESULTS: In 2016, the total usage of the 119 ESCC was 1,393,876 calls, which was 27.8% lower than the 1,930,977 calls in 2011. Of the 1,393,876 eligible calls, the most common call was hospital guidance (n=743,799, 53.4%), followed by first aid (n=397,620, 28.5%), disease consultation (n=150,128, 10.8%), medical oversight (n=81,174, 5.8%), and interhospital transfer (n=5,123, 0.4%). Regarding the user number per 10,000 persons, Daejeon was the greatest at 57.2, whereas Changwon was the lowest at 11.5. A total number of DA-CPR was 19,439. The time from the call to chest compression were 173±88.6 seconds in the subjects having previous cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and 184.0±88.2 in the subjects having no such training (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The ratio of first aid instructions, including DA-CPR, among total usage of the 119 ESCC increased but the overall usage of the 119 ESCC decreased. Therefore, further efforts will be needed to improve the quality and professionality of the information provided through the operation of 119 ESCC.

Review of Legislation and Regulations Governing Postmortem Inspection and Death Certification / 대한법의학회지

The official investigation of death and the certification of the cause of death are among the most critical roles played by the government in maintaining public safety, carrying out public health surveillance, and compiling national health statistics. Currently, Korea has no single comprehensive act governing the postmortem examination system. Therefore, there might be some discord, contradiction, or defect in the current legal regime governing the examination of dead bodies. The authors reviewed various legislative instruments that contain the words, “death,” “corpse,” “autopsy,” “death investigation,” and “cause of death” by searching the website of the National Law Information Center (http://www.law.go.kr), which is run by the government. The authors found 64 laws and rules, of which 47 were reviewed for this study, after ensuring relevance to the subject. After a review and comparison of the acts and rules, the authors point out the discords, contradictions, and defects in the current legal regime on corpses and death investigations. They then present the need for a single comprehensive legislation addressing postmortem examination.

Development of quantitative index evaluating anticancer or carcinogenic potential of diet: the anti-cancer food scoring system 1.0

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Cancer is closely related to diet. One of the most reliable reports of the subject is the expert report from the World Cancer Research Fund & American Institute of Cancer Research (WCRF&AICR). However, majority of the studies including above were written with academic terms and in English. The aim of this study is to create a model, named Anti-Cancer Food Scoring System (ACFS), to provide a simple index of the anticancer potential of food. SUBJECTS/METHODS: We created ACFS codes of various food groups. The evidence of the ACFS codes was provided by the literature at a level comparable to that suggested in the WCRF&AICR report or from the WCRF&AICR report. The ACFS grade was calculated considering food group, cooking, and normalization. Application was performed for Koreans' 20 common meals, which encompass multinational recipes. RESULT: We calculated the ACFS grades of Koreans' 20 common meals. The results were not significantly different from the WCRF&AICR guidelines or information from the National Cancer Information Center of Korea. The grades were briefly interpreted as follows: grade S. ideal for cancer prevention; grade A. good for cancer prevention; grade B, might have anticancer potential; grade C, difficult to be regarded as preventive or carcinogenic; grade D, might against cancer prevention; grade E, probably against cancer prevention. CONCLUSIONS: The ACFS provides a simple index of anticancer potential of diets. This indicator can be useful for the people without expertise, and is effective in evaluating the diets including Asian foods. The ACFS can help design of future clinical or nutritional studies of cancer prevention.

Tentativas de suicídio por exposição a agentes tóxicos registradas em um Centro de Informação e Assistência Toxicológica em Fortaleza, Ceará, 2013 / Perfil fármaco terapéutico y factores asociados a la polifarmacia en ancianos de Aiquara, Bahia, 2014 / Suicide attempts by exposure to toxic agents registered in a Toxicological Information and Assistance Center in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 2013

Objetivo: descrever casos de tentativa de suicídio por exposição a agentes tóxicos registrados pelo Centro de Informação e Assistência Toxicológica em Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Métodos: estudo descritivo com dados secundários sobre casos registrados em 2013. Resultados: foram registrados 410 casos; 56,2% dos indivíduos eram do sexo feminino e 79,7% tinham de 12 a 39 anos de idade; a maioria (86,4%) residia em áreas urbanas e 67,2% em Fortaleza; em 94,9% dos casos o local de exposição foi o domicílio; os agentes tóxicos mais envolvidos nos casos foram praguicidas (42,9%), principalmente agrotóxicos (30,2%), medicamentos (39,5%) e saneantes de uso doméstico (3,4%); das 16 tentativas de suicídio que resultaram em óbito, 15 foram ocasionadas por agrotóxicos. Conclusão: o estudo evidencia que a ingestão de agentes tóxicos, especialmente os agrotóxicos, é um importante método utilizado em tentativas de suicídio, sendo fundamental a integração das ações de promoção e de prevenção nessas ocorrências.

Objetivo: describir los fármacos utilizados y analizar los factores asociados a la polifarmacia en ancianos de Aiquara, Bahía, Brasil. Métodos: se trata de un estudio transversal, censo, realizado en febrero de 2014, a través de entrevistas con formularios estandarizados. Resultados: entre los 272 ancianos entrevistados, 53,3% utilizaban la medicación prescrita y solamente 31,6% al menos un medicamento sin receta médica; la prevalencia de polifarmacia fue 29,0%; los medicamentos cardiovasculares fueron los más utilizados (n=390; 37,6%); en análisis ajustados, los factores asociados a la polifarmacia fueron sexo femenino (OR=2,20 - IC95% 1,11;4,35), seguro de salud privado (OR=2,18 - IC95% 1,05;4,55), haber sido hospitalizados en el último año (OR=2,34 - IC95% 1,1;4,65) y auto-reporte de cuatro o más enfermedades (OR=3,18 - IC95% 1,60;6,29). Conclusión: hubo una alta prevalencia de polifarmacia, asociada al sexo, plan de salud privado, tener cuatro o más enfermedades auto-reportados y haber sido hospitalizado en el último año, con un mayor uso de fármacos cardiovasculares.

Objective: to describe cases of suicide attempts by exposure to toxic agents registered by the Toxicological Information and Assistance Center in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Methods: this is a descriptive study using secondary data of the cases registered in 2013. Results: 410 cases were registered; 56.2% of the individuals were female and 79.7% were between 12 and 39 years old; most of them (86.4%) lived in urban areas and 67.2%, in Fortaleza; in 94.9% of the cases, the exposure took place in the individual's own home; the toxic agents most commonly used were pesticides (42.9%), especially for agricultural use (30.2%), medicines (39.5%) and house cleaning products (3.4%); of 16 suicide attempts that resulted in death, 15 were caused by agricultural pesticides. Conclusion: the study shows that the intake of toxic agents, especially of agricultural pesticides, is a common method used in suicide attempts; the integration between actions of promotion and prevention are essential.

Factors affecting satisfaction with cancer information provided through the social networking services of the National Cancer Information Center in Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of social networking service (SNS) users and to assess the relationship of those factors to user satisfaction with the SNSs of the National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) in South Korea. METHODS: A Web-based survey was completed by 1,670 users of the NCIC SNSs, who provided data on the sources they consulted for information about cancer, determinants of SNS use, sources of NCIC SNS awareness, the time of day they used the SNS, and their satisfaction level. RESULTS: Facebook users mainly became aware of the NCIC SNSs through an acquaintance's recommendation, while Twitter was accessed through other SNSs or blogs. Users in their 30s were less satisfied with the NCIC SNSs than those in their teens and 20s. Browsing for cancer-related information on the Internet, prioritizing information quality, and engaging in active use were related to a high level of satisfaction with the NCIC SNSs. Individuals who were exposed to the NCIC SNSs through other SNSs or printed materials were less satisfied with their experience of the NCIC SNSs than those who received a recommendation from an acquaintance. CONCLUSIONS: These findings may act as a catalyst to guide public health agencies to enhance their use of SNSs.

Factors affecting satisfaction with cancer information provided through the social networking services of the National Cancer Information Center in Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of social networking service (SNS) users and to assess the relationship of those factors to user satisfaction with the SNSs of the National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) in South Korea.METHODS: A Web-based survey was completed by 1,670 users of the NCIC SNSs, who provided data on the sources they consulted for information about cancer, determinants of SNS use, sources of NCIC SNS awareness, the time of day they used the SNS, and their satisfaction level.RESULTS: Facebook users mainly became aware of the NCIC SNSs through an acquaintance's recommendation, while Twitter was accessed through other SNSs or blogs. Users in their 30s were less satisfied with the NCIC SNSs than those in their teens and 20s. Browsing for cancer-related information on the Internet, prioritizing information quality, and engaging in active use were related to a high level of satisfaction with the NCIC SNSs. Individuals who were exposed to the NCIC SNSs through other SNSs or printed materials were less satisfied with their experience of the NCIC SNSs than those who received a recommendation from an acquaintance.CONCLUSIONS: These findings may act as a catalyst to guide public health agencies to enhance their use of SNSs.

Changes of Poison Data Characteristics Collected from Telephone Response in 1339 and 119: Discrepancy in Characteristics of Post-toxin Exposure Data Obtained through Telephone Counselling Provided by 1339 and 119

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the toxicologic profiles and outcome of poisoned patients by comparing the data obtained through telephone counselling, each provided by emergency medical information center (1339) and emergency dispatch center (119). METHODS: We analyzed the telephone-based poison exposure data before and after Seoul 1339 merged to 119. We compared the Seoul 1339 call response data in 2008 with Seoul and Busan 119 call response data between 2014 and 2016. We analyzed the changes in the trend and quality of data obtained, as well as the quality of service provided by each center before and after this reallocation, by comparing the data each obtained through telephone counselling. RESULTS: The data was collected for a total of 2260 toxin exposure related calls made to Seoul 1339 in 2009, and 1657 calls to 119 in Seoul and Busan between 2014 and 2016. Significant difference was observed for age, sex, and reason for exposure to toxic substance between the two groups. CONCLUSION: After the integration of 1339 with 119, 119 focused on role of field dispatch and hospital transfer, lacking the consulting on drug poisoning. Moreover, data on exposure to toxic substances at the pre-hospital stage indicate that drug information and counseling are missing or unknown. In addition, first aid or follow-up instructions are not provided. Thus, systematic approach and management are required.

As contribuições de Ranganathan para a Biblioteconomia: reflexões e desafios / The Ranganathan contributions to librarianship: reflections and challenges

Ranganathan deixou suas cinco leis. Elas são diretas, sua mensagem é clara e muito objetiva: “livros são para usar, a cada leitor seu livro, a cada livro seu leitor, poupe o tempo do leitor e a Biblioteca é um organismo em crescimento”. Mas o que isso tem a ver com o mundo de hoje? Essas leis ainda continuam sendo aplicáveis no nosso contexto, na sociedade líquida que vivemos? Podemos pensar em outros modos de classificar nossos estoques de informações? Para que e para quem realmente classificamos nossas coleções? Elas de fato facilitam o acesso às coleções? Como fazer para que as bibliotecas sejam duráveis, perpassando o tempo, mas sem perder a condição de organismos dinâmicos que possam atender às demandas da complexa sociedade?Com a leitura desses textos, poderemos refletir sobras as respostas a estas perguntas e formular novos questionamentos. Também será possível conhecer um pouco mais sobre esse filósofo da Biblioteconomia e seu legado, que suscitou e suscita estudos e reflexões. Estudos esses, à luz de outras disciplinas, como o Marketing, que contribuem com o “core” da nossa Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação e por que não dizer, podem auxiliar outras áreas irmãs como a Museologia e Arquivologia.As organizadoras deste livro oferecem ao leitor um prazeroso, e diria irrecusável, convite para os bibliotecários brasileiros, pois a obra de Ranganathan, sobretudo as cinco leis, ecoam ou deveriam ecoar como mantras em nossos ouvidos; elas nos inquietam e nos colocam em permanente estado de questionamento. E aí temos que partir para a ação!...

Ranganathan let his five laws. They are direct, your message is clear and straightforward: "books are to use every reader his book, every book its reader, save the reader time and the library is a growing organism." But what does this have to do with the world today? These laws still remain relevant in our context, the net society we live in? We can think of other ways of classifying our inventory information? For that and for those who really classify our collections? They actually facilitate access to collections? How to make the libraries are durable, passing the time, but without losing the condition of dynamic organizations that can meet the demands of complex society? By reading these texts, we might reflect remains the answers to these questions and formulate new questions. You can also learn more about this philosopher of librarianship and his legacy, which has raised and raises studies and reflections. Study these in the light of other disciplines, such as Marketing, contributing to the "core" of our Library and Information Science, and why not say, can help other areas sisters as Museology and Arquivologia.As organizers of this book offer the reader a pleasant and would not refuse invitation for Brazilian librarians because the work of Ranganathan, especially the five laws, or should echo echo as mantras in our ears; they disturb us and put us in a permanent state of questioning. And then we have to go into action!...

Ranganathan dejó que sus cinco leyes. Ellos son directos, su mensaje es claro y directo: "los libros son para utilizar cada lector su libro, cada libro su lector, lector de ahorrar el tiempo y la biblioteca es un organismo en crecimiento." Pero, ¿qué tiene esto que ver con el mundo de hoy? Estas leyes siguen siendo relevantes en nuestro contexto, la sociedad red en el que vivimos? Podemos pensar en otras formas de clasificación de nuestra información de inventario? Por eso y para aquellos que realmente clasifica sus colecciones? En realidad facilitar el acceso a las colecciones? Cómo hacer que las bibliotecas son duraderos, que pasa el tiempo, pero sin perder la condición de organizaciones dinámicas que pueden satisfacer las demandas de la sociedad compleja? Al leer estos textos, podríamos reflejar sigue siendo las respuestas a estas preguntas y formular nuevas preguntas. También puede aprender más acerca de este filósofo de la biblioteconomía y su legado, que ha planteado y plantea estudios y reflexiones. Estudiar estos a la luz de otras disciplinas, como la comercialización, lo que contribuye al "núcleo" de nuestra Biblioteca y Ciencias de la Información, y por qué no decirlo, puede ayudar a otras áreas como hermanas y Museología Arquivologia.As organizadores de este libro ofrecen la lector una agradable y no rechazaría la invitación para los bibliotecarios brasileños porque el trabajo de Ranganathan, especialmente las cinco leyes, o debe hacerse eco del eco como mantras en nuestros oídos; nos perturban y nos pusieron en un estado permanente de cuestionamiento. Y entonces tenemos que entrar en acción!...