The Use of Blogs in Medical Libraries

ABSTRACT

Weblogs, or blogs are a relatively new and rapidly growing method of dynamic online communication. Librarians are using blogs to deliver information services to their users as well as to collaborate and communicate with other library professionals. Research reveals little information has been published on the use of blogs within medical libraries, despite the fact that some medical libraries already have integrated blogs into their Web sites. This paper explores how other medical libraries are using Weblogs for current awareness services and staff communication and how they can be utilized in medical student education.

Key Words:

• Weblog
• blog
• medical libraries
• communication
• Internet
• writing
• library services
• electronic publishing
• Web site development
• information dissemination
• professional communication
• Internet resources