Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST) a Multidisciplinary Library and Information Science Journal is a refereed International Journal and publish from India. This Journal encompasses all branches of Library and Information Sciences and its sub – disciplines like Library Management; Information Systems & Services, Information Processing & Retrieval; Information Sources & Services; Community Information System, Scientometrics & Informetrics, IR Theory, Knowledge Organization; Information processing & retrieval, Classification, Preservation & Conservation, Information Management, Library classification, Information sources, Systems and Services, Computer Application in Library; Digital Library; Information Systems; Bibliographic Control, etc.

All papers are peer-reviewed and newly selected panels of international referees have been appointed to ensure that review is done rapidly and to the highest standards. Special topics will provide accounts of research, written periodically at the invitation of the Editorial Board by Library Professionals under the direction of Editor-in-Chief.

An exciting and unstable and unsettling environment is influencing the health sciences information management professions in how they practice, whom they serve, where they practice, what service they provide, and the composition of the health information professions. Tremendous advances in medicine and health care have been taken place and will continue during the next century. However, provision of quality health care to all may be more difficulty as control of health care management networks is visualised. Networks increasingly focus on cost containment issues sometimes at the expense of quality care. The challenge for information professionals is to deliver traditional information services both in person and in electronic version. In today in the changing environment health science information settings, health professionals need instant access to the best possible medical information through knowledge management. Finally, this paper discusses the short coming of knowledge in handling health libraries and implication and suggestions.