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[The European Health Information and Library Association--EAHIL/AEIBS]
1Ustav vĕdeckých informací, 1. lékarské fakulty, Univerzity Karlovy v Praze, Czech Republic.
Sbornik Lekarsky
|January 1, 1994
Summary
The European Association for Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL) fosters collaboration and enhances standards for European medical libraries. It supports continuous education for librarians, focusing on new technologies and research support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Information Science
- Library Management
Context:
- The European Association for Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL) was established in 1986.
- The association aims to improve cooperation among European medical libraries.
- It focuses on raising standards of library services and professional development for librarians.
Purpose:
- To enhance cooperation among European medical libraries.
- To elevate the standards of library and information services.
- To promote continuous education for librarians and information officers, particularly in new technologies.
Summary:
- This paper reviews the history, organization, and activities of EAHIL up to 1994.
- It details membership, objectives, and the association's European character.
- The abstract also highlights the importance of modern library methods, information skills, and the role of libraries in research.
Impact:
- EAHIL promotes the integration of medical, nursing, veterinary, and pharmaceutical libraries.
- It emphasizes the need for information users to acquire modern library and information skills.
- The association plays a crucial role in supporting research and its evaluation within the medical field.