Sharjah hosts second Medical Libraries Forum

Sharjah 24: The second Medical Libraries Forum, hosted at the University of Sharjah, brought together experts and specialists to discuss the latest developments in medical libraries and health information services. Organised by the Emirates Libraries and Information Association, in cooperation with the Special Libraries Association - Arabian Gulf Branch, the forum highlighted the integration of smart applications and technology in medical libraries.

Key discussions and topics

Sessions covered key topics such as "Smart Applications in Medical Libraries" and "Research and Technical Developments in Health Information Services." These discussions emphasised the need for libraries to adopt innovative solutions to meet the demands of medical researchers and healthcare professionals.

Importance of medical libraries in healthcare

Professor Hassan Al-Suraihi underlined the crucial role of medical libraries in supporting accurate research, while Dr Abdullah Al-Jafiti highlighted the forum’s goal of strengthening cooperation between academic and health institutions. The event reinforced the importance of medical libraries in facilitating informed clinical decision-making for health practitioners.