title: International trends in health science librarianship part 12: South Asia (India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).
abstract: This is the 12th in a series of articles exploring international trends in health science librarianship. This issue describes developments in health science librarianship in the first decade of the 21st century in South Asia. The three contributors report on challenges facing health science librarians in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. There is consensus as to the need for education, training and professional development. Starting in the next issue, the focus will turn to Africa, starting with countries in southern Africa. JM.
authors.affiliation: Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India. joshimv@tmc.gov.in.
authors.forename: Medha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Mumtaz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ali Anwar
authors.forename: Midrar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ullah
authors.forename: Chandrani
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kuruppu
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000639:trends*; D007998:Library Science / Q000639:trends*; D008001:Library Technical Services / Q000639:trends; D010154:Pakistan; D013188:Sri Lanka
keywords: Asia, South East; India; Librarianship; Pakistan; Sri Lanka; case studies; health sciences; library and information professionals