The challenging and critical role of information professionals in combating AIDS in India

Ghosh, Maitrayee (2006) The challenging and critical role of information professionals in combating AIDS in India. Delivered at Asia-Pacific Conference on Library and Information Education and Practice, Singapore (Singapore). Presentation.

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Abstract

[English abstract]

The nature of work for librarians and information professionals are undergoing a profound transformation due to the arrival of deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS and changing information needs of users. Librarians can provide dedicated service to the society by helping to provide health care information about HIV/AIDS not only in urban setting but also in rural environment. The article focuses on the initiatives aimed at providing HIV/AIDS information to the Indian community

Keywords:	HIV/AIDS Information, Indian Libraries, Information Professionals
Subjects:	B. Information use and sociology of information. > BH. Information needs and information requirements analysis. B. Information use and sociology of information. > BG. Information dissemination and diffusion.
ID Code:	7985
Deposited By:	Ghose, Maitrayee
Deposited On:	04 December 2006
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