Health sciences libraries in Germany: new directions

Health Info Libr J. 2020 Mar;37(1):83-88. doi: 10.1111/hir.12299. Epub 2020 Feb 25.

Abstract

This feature is part of a series about medical library services in various countries. It gives an overview of the state of and selected current developments of medical library services to support research, education and clinical practice in Germany. Findings from an online survey and issues of access to health information are discussed in relation to the German health care system.J.M.

Keywords: Europe, central; access to information; health science; librarianship; libraries, health care; library services.

MeSH terms

  • Germany
  • Health Services Accessibility / standards
  • Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Libraries, Medical / standards
  • Libraries, Medical / statistics & numerical data
  • Libraries, Medical / supply & distribution*
  • Program Development / methods
  • Program Development / statistics & numerical data
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Universities / organization & administration
  • Universities / statistics & numerical data