The Challenging and Critical Role of Information Professionals in Combating AIDS in India

This is the presentation version of the paper (same title) published in the Proceedings of the 2006 Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice (ALIEP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The nature of work for librarians and information professionals are...

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Main Author: Ghosh, Maitrayee
Language:en
Published: 2006
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/106100
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Summary:This is the presentation version of the paper (same title) published in the Proceedings of the 2006 Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice (ALIEP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The nature of work for librarians and information professionals are undergoing a profound transformation due to the arrival of deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS and changing information needs of users. Information professionals serving in different libraries can provide dedicated service to the society by helping to provide health care information about HIV/AIDS not only in urban setting but also in rural environment.