INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (IJMS)
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICAL LIBRARY CATALOGING & CLASSIFICATION: CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS, AND IMPLEMENTATION
E-ISSN: 3349-4132
P-ISSN: 3349-5939
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/938
This study looks at the problems libraries face when trying to use new technologies for cataloging and classification. It focuses on how these technologies affect traditional methods, user access, and data handling. By conducting qualitative interviews with library staff and quantitative surveys that evaluate how effective these technologies are and the challenges faced in their use, the main results show a big gap between new technology and existing operational practices. While these new technologies could improve user access and make data management easier, they also cause significant issues related to staff adaptation, training needs, and maintaining traditional cataloging standards. These findings are important for healthcare libraries, which have specific needs in offering fast and effective access to medical information. This research emphasises the necessity for careful planning and investment in staff training, suggesting ways healthcare libraries can use new technologies effectively, leading to better service and user interaction. Overall, this study highlights the need for a balanced approach that integrates innovation with established best practices in library science, promoting an environment that supports both change and stability in healthcare information services.
Rasheed Ahmed Muhammad Rafiq, Ahmed Ammar Hamam PhD & Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Rehman
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