Reimagining Medical Libraries as Hubs of Health Literacy and Education
Author(s): Harman Iftekhar & Dr. Anjali Gulati
Abstract - Medical libraries are emerging as pivotal institutions for advancing health literacy and education in modern healthcare. By integrating electronic information resources (EIRs) such as PubMed and Cochrane With advanced ICT tools, medical libraries address critical disparities in health information access. Despite these advancements, significant challenges persist, including limited digital literacy, inadequate ICT infrastructure, and a lack of multilingual and localised resources, particularly in underserved communities. Through a thematic review of studies spanning 2011 to 2024, this paper identifies actionable strategies such as librarian upskilling, community-focused outreach, and developing culturally relevant content to bridge these gaps.....
Keywords - Medical libraries; Health Library; Health Literacy; Electronic Information Resources (EIRs); Health Information Divide.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.1.2025.1822
Cite This Article As: Iftekhar, H. & Gulati, A. (2025) Reimagining Medical Libraries as Hubs of Health Literacy and Education. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(1) 14-23. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1822 Page: 14-23 Publication Date: 10 January 2025