Using technology to promote the development of health science libraries in China

Health Info Libr J. 2023 Mar;40(1):109-113. doi: 10.1111/hir.12481. Epub 2023 Mar 22.

Abstract

From the point of view of the development of libraries, technology has made possible the emergence and development of library automation; digital libraries; mobile libraries; and smart libraries. This article briefly describes the impact of technological developments and application in Health Science Libraries in China in relation to collections development, service provision and the role of library associations.

Keywords: collection development; digital information resources; health science; information and communication technologies (ICTs); libraries; professional associations.

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Efficiency, Organizational / trends
  • Information Services / organization & administration
  • Information Services / standards
  • Information Services / trends
  • Libraries, Digital
  • Libraries, Medical* / organization & administration
  • Libraries, Medical* / trends
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Technology* / organization & administration
  • Technology* / standards
  • Technology* / trends