Two heads are better than one: A case of the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Library
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NHENDODZASHE, Nancy (2013) Two heads are better than one: A case of the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Library. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2013 - Singapore - Future Libraries: Infinite Possibilities in Session 123 - Health and Biosciences.
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Abstract
Two heads are better than one: A case of the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Library
This paper seeks to highlight sustainable ways of developing synergies and partnerships outside the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Library (CHSL) that will assist in developing solutions in health information provision in Zimbabwe. The paper is going to examine the importance of partnerships and synergies in the development of medical libraries particularly the CHS Library. The study is going to be a case study that will highlight the historical relationships between the CHS Library partners, the current collaboration, the partnership match, accomplishments, challenges and solutions. A brief review of the literature regarding elements of successful alliances and partnerships and a case study of the University of Zimbabwe CHS Library will be described. From the study, the paper will discuss lessons learnt and the future standpoint for the CHS Library partnerships. It is hoped that, the results from the study will help to build a critical mass of advocates who will lobby for funding and support for the development of medical libraries in Zimbabwe and other developing nations. With a diverse set of contributions from state, local, educational, and governmental libraries that actively pursue community involvement in a myriad of ways and through varying levels of interaction; the CHS Library will be guided accordingly by the results of the study and this will help in reviewing its commitment towards health information provision.The results from the study will help in the development of an incomparable health information system in the country that ultimately assists in improving healthcare outcomes.Dos cabezas piensan mejor que una: un estudio de caso de la Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Zimbabwe
Este trabajo analiza las formas sustentables de desarrollar sinergias y alianzas fuera del ámbito de la Biblioteca de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Zimbabwe (CHSL por sus siglas en inglés), las cuales contribuirán a desarrollar soluciones para la difusión de la información sobre ciencias de la salud en Zimbabwe. Este trabajo se propone examinar la importancia de las alianzas y sinergias en el desarrollo de las bibliotecas de ciencias de la salud, en particular, la Biblioteca CHS. Este estudio será un estudio de caso que enfocará las históricas relaciones existentes entre los asociados de la Biblioteca CHS, las actuales colaboraciones, la compatibilidad entre asociaciones, los logros, los desafíos y las soluciones. Haremos una síntesis de los trabajos relacionados con elementos de alianzas y asociaciones exitosas y un estudio de caso de la Biblioteca CHS de la Universidad de Zimbabwe. A partir del estudio, este trabajo evaluará las lecciones aprendidas y el futuro punto de vista aplicable a las alianzas de la Biblioteca CHS. Se espera que los resultados del estudio contribuyan a construir una masa crítica de defensores que busquen el financiamiento necesario para el desarrollo de las bibliotecas médicas de Zimbabwe y otras naciones en vías de desarrollo. Con una serie de diversos aportes provenientes de bibliotecas locales, educativas y gubernamentales que promuevan activamente la participación de la comunidad en un sinnúmero de formas y a través de la variación de los niveles de interacción, la Biblioteca de la CHS aplicará los resultados del estudio y, de esta manera, ayudará a lograr el desarrollo en el país de un sistema de información sobre ciencias de la salud realmente incomparable que permita mejores resultados en el área de la atención médica.| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) | ||||||
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| Conference details: | IFLA WLIC 2013 - Singapore - Future Libraries: Infinite PossibilitiesSession 123 - Libraries as partners for better health outcomes - Health and BiosciencesTrack 2: Policy, strategy and advocacy |
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| Divisions: | Division 1 Library Types > Health and Bioscience Libraries Section | ||||||
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| Subjects: | D. Libraries as physical collections > DK. Health libraries, Medical libraries F. Management > FA. Co-operation |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Partnerships, synergies, health libraries, Zimbabwe, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Library | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2013 12:21 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2015 08:14 | ||||||
| URI: | https://library.ifla.org/id/eprint/84 |
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