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The evolution of the training policy at IMA
Medical Informatics = Medecine Et Informatique
|January 1, 1980
Summary
The French MEDLINE network
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Information Science
- Medical Librarianship
Background:
- The French MEDLINE network has expanded significantly.
- The Institut de Médecine (IMA) has seen increasing demand for training.
- Early training focused on general awareness of the MEDLARS system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the evolution of training activities at IMA.
- To outline the current training programs offered by IMA.
- To meet the needs of a growing biomedical community and decentralized access.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of training program development at IMA.
- Description of two distinct training course types.
- Focus on training search analysts and end-users.
Main Results:
- IMA now offers specialized training for search analysts.
- IMA provides training for non-searchers, including librarians and researchers.
- Training has adapted to decentralized online access.
Conclusions:
- IMA's training programs have evolved to support the French MEDLINE network's growth.
- Targeted training is crucial for effective information retrieval in biomedical fields.
- IMA plays a key role in enhancing biomedical information access and utilization.