Professional library services in federal neuropsychiatric hospital, YABA Lagos
Journal of Health Information and Librarianship
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3(1): 1-6, 2016-06-29. Tables
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1380280
ABSTRACT
This paper is a review of professional library services in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba. The paper noted that the important role of Medical Librarians in facilitate access to the medical literature for health professionals and students. Data from the library statistics show there is increase in patronage from 4040 library visits in 2011 to 6395 in 2015. Students use the library most. Hospital staff and researchers also use the library. Information services performed in library include current awareness services, Strategic dissemination of information. It was recommended that availability and utilization of ICT or e- library in library should be a priority. Adequate funding, infrastructures development and provision of uninterrupted electricity for conducive learning environment were highly recommended.
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Access to Essential Medicines and Health Technologies
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Library Services
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Medical Record Administrators
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Medical Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Health Information and Librarianship
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
FEDERAL NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, YABA, LAGOS/NG
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