Overview
The PG Diploma in Medical Librarianship program offers specialized training in managing medical information resources. Students learn to organize medical literature, employ digital databases, and provide vital information support to healthcare professionals. The curriculum covers medical database systems, research methods, and ethical information usage. Graduates are equipped for roles as medical librarians, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery by facilitating access to reliable and current medical knowledge.
Course Objectives:
- To introduce students to medical literature as a significant expression of the condition
- To introduce students to the academic libraries/special libraries and information centers
- To help students develop abilities to medical library database contexts
Curriculum
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the PG Diploma in Medical Librarianship program, candidates typically need to meet the following criteria:
- Course duration is 1 year
- UG Degree with B.L.I.Sc. (Library and Information Science) from recognized University
Course Outline:
Syllabus:
- Unit – I: INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES IN PROFESSIONS AND DISCIPLINES
- Unit – II: ACADEMIC LIBRARIES/SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS
- Unit – III: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS (Web Design and Web Programming) Medical librarians need to understand web site design as they will be working with web sites in their library and managing web technologists who will help them deliver and provide good access to their information
- Unit – IV: ONLINE SEARCHING – Medical librarians work with an enormous amount of databases, so having solid searching skills is essential to most reference positions
- Unit – V: INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
Practical: Library Software’s – Classification Schemes: DDC – CCC
Team
Career Prospective
Graduates with a PG Diploma in Medical Librarianship have a range of career opportunities in healthcare and research settings where effective management of medical information is crucial. Potential roles include:
- Medical Librarian: Manage medical libraries, curating and organizing medical literature, and providing information support to healthcare professionals and researchers.
- Health Sciences Librarian: Work in academic institutions, medical schools, or research Centers, supporting students, faculty, and researchers in accessing relevant medical information.
- Hospital Librarian: Facilitate access to medical knowledge for healthcare staff, patients, and their families, aiding in evidence-based decision-making.
- Clinical Research Librarian: Support clinical research by assisting researchers in finding relevant studies, databases, and literature reviews.
- Health Informatics Specialist: Collaborate with IT teams to manage medical databases, electronic health record systems, and health information exchange platforms.
- Information Specialist in Pharmaceutical Industry: Provide information support in pharmaceutical companies, assisting in drug research and development.
- Medical Writing and Editing: Contribute to medical journals, websites, or healthcare communications by ensuring accuracy and credibility of medical information.
- Healthcare Educator: Train healthcare professionals in information literacy, helping them navigate medical databases and resources effectively.
- Research and Development Analyst: Assist in medical research projects by providing access to relevant medical literature and supporting data analysis.
- Knowledge Manager: Organize and maintain knowledge repositories, ensuring the availability of accurate and updated medical information.
- Content Curator: Manage digital content platforms, ensuring that medical information is accessible and relevant to target audiences.
- Consultant or Freelancer: Provide expert advice and services related to medical information management to various healthcare organizations.