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HIV/AIDS Internet resources: a selective guide.

J Mardikian1

  • 1Library of Science and Medicine, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA. Mardikia@rci.rutgers.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|March 3, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This guide helps librarians find free online HIV/AIDS information. It lists key electronic resources, journals, and databases for effective patron assistance in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Public Health Information Dissemination

Background:

  • The proliferation of online information necessitates specialized tools for navigating health-related resources.
  • Reference librarians require curated guides to efficiently assist patrons with HIV/AIDS inquiries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide reference librarians with a subject-specific tool for locating free, network-accessible HIV/AIDS information.
  • To identify and organize major electronic resources, listservs, online journals, and databases related to HIV/AIDS.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of publicly available, free electronic resources on HIV/AIDS.
  • Systematic examination of online sites for content accuracy and relevance.
  • Alphabetical listing of identified resources for ease of use.

Main Results:

  • A curated list of major free online resources, including websites, listservs, journals, and databases on HIV/AIDS.
  • Resources are organized alphabetically for user convenience.
  • Emphasis on freely accessible information on the network.

Conclusions:

  • This guide serves as a valuable, albeit dynamic, tool for librarians assisting with HIV/AIDS information retrieval.
  • Users are encouraged to remain adaptable due to the evolving nature of online resources.
  • Effective use of the guide supports informed decision-making in HIV/AIDS information access.

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