Abstract:
Libraries need to adopt new methods to manage the large quantity of available literature in an
effective manner. The paper describes an information audit conducted at Medical Library of
University of Colombo using Henczels’ (2001) seven stage information audit model. Sample of
the study consisted user groups of the Medical Library. Self- administrated questionnaires and
in-house statistics were used as research instruments to collect the data. The study received the
response rate of 69.07%. After the assessment of information audit in Medical Library of
University of Colombo, It is recommended that the library should focus on the enhancements
of collections and equipments to cater the new demands especially on electronic media.
Conducting user education programmes using new technology; adding latest reference books;
subscribing more e-journals and databases; increasing internet facilities; providing access to eresources
to users from their own desktops; enhancing resource sharing activities; training
programmes for staff and strengthening the online information delivery services in library
networks were suggested for future library improvements.
