EDUCATION FOR HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIANSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES: HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Abstract

This paper presents the history and development of health sciences librarianship education in the Philippines through document analysis. A special focus on the University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies is provided, being the first library school to offer a formal course on health sciences librarianship. Recommendations for future development of health sciences librarianship education and training are proposed.