Bracken Health Sciences Library
Bracken Health Sciences Library
The Bracken Health Sciences Library (pronounced: brack-en health sigh-ens-es lie-brar-ee) is a specialized library dedicated to the field of health sciences. It is named after the late Dr. Harold J. Bracken, a renowned physician and medical educator.
Etymology
The term "Bracken" is derived from the surname of Dr. Harold J. Bracken, who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and medical education. "Health Sciences" refers to the multidisciplinary field of applied science dealing with human and animal health. "Library" is derived from the Latin word "liber," which means book.
Overview
The Bracken Health Sciences Library provides a comprehensive collection of medical literature, research materials, and educational resources to support the learning, teaching, and research needs of students, faculty, and staff in the health sciences field. It offers a variety of services, including information literacy training, research consultation, and access to electronic resources.
Related Terms
- Health Sciences: The field of applied science dealing with human and animal health.
- Library: A collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing.
- Medical Literature: Scientific literature that includes articles in medical and related journals, case reports, clinical guidelines, and medical books.
- Research Materials: The data, publications, or objects that are used to conduct research or to support the findings of a study.
- Information Literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bracken Health Sciences Library
- Wikipedia's article - Bracken Health Sciences Library
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