[01] Mohammad Raju, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. [02] Sk. Mamun Mostofa, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The principal aim of this study is to explore the existing information systems and services of private health libraries (PHLs) of Dhaka city, in Bangladesh. The more specific objectives of the study are to determine the adequacy of the health libraries resources and services, to find out the health professionals (HPs) information needs, technique of searching information, identify the challenges and provide some recommendations for improvement of health libraries in Bangladesh. The study showed that information systems implemented are not fully utilized; users are not satisfied with current information and communication technology (ICT) and services of the health libraries. There are difficulties in accessing electronic information resources and limitation in the printed collections. Finally the study proposed a roadmap for adoption the better services of PHLs in Bangladesh.

Health, Private Health Libraries, Health Professionals, Health Information, Dhaka City, Bangladesh

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