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Introducing the National Library for Health Skin Conditions Specialist Library

Authors: Douglas Grindlay, Maged N Kamel Boulos, Hywel C Williams

Published in: BMC Dermatology | Issue 1/2005

Abstract

Background

This paper introduces the new National Library for Health Skin Conditions Specialist Library http://www.library.nhs.uk/skin.

Description

The aims, scope and audience of the new NLH Skin Conditions Specialist Library, and the composition and functions of its core Project Team, Editorial Team and Stakeholders Group are described. The Library's collection building strategy, resource and information types, editorial policies, quality checklist, taxonomy for content indexing, organisation and navigation, and user interface are all presented in detail. The paper also explores the expected impact and utility of the new Library, as well as some possible future directions for further development.

Conclusion

The Skin Conditions Specialist Library is not just another new Web site that dermatologists might want to add to their Internet favourites then forget about it. It is intended to be a practical, "one-stop shop" dermatology information service for everyday practical use, offering high quality, up-to-date resources, and adopting robust evidence-based and knowledge management approaches.

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The pre-publication history for this paper can be accessed here:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-5945/5/4/prepub

Title: Introducing the National Library for Health Skin Conditions Specialist Library
Authors: Douglas Grindlay
Maged N Kamel Boulos
Hywel C Williams
Publication date: 01-12-2005
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Dermatology / Issue 1/2005
Electronic ISSN: 1471-5945
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-5945-5-4

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