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An AIDS information center.

B P Doughty, L R Russell

Medical Reference Services Quarterly

|January 4, 1990

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Busy healthcare professionals can now access AIDS information easily through a specialized information center. The University of Alabama

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences Information Management
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Research
Medical Library Services

Background:

Healthcare professionals face an overwhelming volume of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) literature.
Efficient access to current AIDS information is crucial for clinical practice and research.
Existing information retrieval methods may not adequately address the needs of busy medical teams.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and organization of a current awareness information center focused on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
To provide easily accessible resources for healthcare professionals seeking AIDS-related information.
To highlight the strategic planning involved in creating a specialized medical library service.

Main Methods:

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Establishment of a dedicated information center within the Health Sciences Library at the University of Alabama.
Curating a collection including books, audiovisuals, and journal articles.
Prioritizing access to subscribed journals and those granting blanket photocopy permission for efficient information dissemination.

Main Results:

A functional information center providing accessible AIDS-related materials has been established.
The center facilitates easy access for patrons, streamlining information retrieval.
Emphasis on journal articles ensures access to the latest research and clinical updates.

Conclusions:

Specialized information centers can effectively address the current awareness needs of healthcare professionals regarding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Strategic organization and resource prioritization enhance the accessibility and utility of medical library services.
This model provides a framework for developing similar information services in other specialized medical fields.