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Health Awareness through Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Five Medical College Library in Kolkata

Abstract

G Swati*

In the present era, information has become the most important element for progress in the society. Adequate health information, proper advice and support about treatment are necessary components for patient care. The huge growth of health information due to ongoing development of research work, both in electronic and textual format and the rapid advancement in the communication technologies have transformed the mode of information services, delivery and usages. Individuals are required to access this free flow of huge and effective health information in a proper manner. The role of medical librarian and information professionals are important to disseminate the information and distribute it through proper channel of communication. The paper allows to covey the messages on the rapid development of ICT and its impact on the medical libraries in Kolkata.

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