Usage of Library for Accessing Clinical Information by the Students of Health  Science Universities in Karnataka

Y. Sachin; K. Divyananda

doi:10.14429/djlit.37.2.9826

Y. Sachin National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1227-4290
K. Divyananda Siddaganga Institute of Technology Tumkur, Karnataka

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.37.2.9826

Keywords: Clinical information resources, library services, internet, medical libraries, health information

Abstract

Medicine aims at promoting ‘Health for all’ and to produce ‘Physicians of first contact’ which depends on quality medical education and the outcome of which is to deliver quality of health care. Health Science University libraries took various enhancements with the use of innovative information delivery methods while providing clinical information resources and services. The study aims to investigate the attitude towards the use of library for accessing clinical information needs by the medical students from 10 Health Science Universities/Deemed Universities located across Karnataka, Survey method was adopted and questionnaires method was used as a data collection tool. A total of 1000 questionnaires were distributed to students and 782 medical students were ultimately returned giving a 78.20% response rate. The result of the study reflect on usage of library, purpose of use resources, using web-resources for clinical information needs, difficulties in obtaining required information and problems faced while accessing the clinical information resources in the library have been discussed.

Author Biographies

Y. Sachin, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Mr Sachin Y. is working as a Librarian at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. He is also pursuing research at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He has obtained Masters from Kuvempu University, Karnataka. He has published/presented a number of papers in various journals/conferences/seminars. His areas of research includes: Health science librarianship, digital libraries, knowledge management, innovative practices and research in library, and information science.

K. Divyananda, Siddaganga Institute of Technology Tumkur, Karnataka

Dr K. Divyananda has more than 25 years of experience as a Head at Technical Information Centre, Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Defence Research and Development Organisation, Bangalore. He has also worked as an Officer-in-Charge for Personnel Talent Management CEPTAM, Bangalore Centre. He handled the prestigious positions as a Zonal Public Relations Officer Central Region, Deputy Director Media Management and Public Relations. Presently working as a Dean of Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka. He has obtained PhD from Kuvempu University, Shimoga. He was a founder member secretary for Aerospace Museum Society of India, Bangalore, member of ASI, SIS, ILA and IASLIC. He has contributed in many national/international publications and edited/compiled various publications. Presently he is guiding 8 PhDs scholars. In recognition of services he has received honours and award from state/central government and public association.