News
Multiple sclerosis library put online
22 August 2008
The UK charity MS Society has created an online library of the
thousands of books, journals, papers and magazines in its collection. It
will give people affected by the debilitating neurological condition
multiple sclerosis (MS) access to world-class information.
Anyone interested in any aspect of MS can see what's available,
download documents and texts and request loans. MS Society librarian,
David Bates, said: "For years the MS Society has had a library available
to support the information needs of people affected by MS, but there has
been no way for people to search it themselves and access the documents.
"This new facility opens up the world-class information we have from
leading authors to people across the UK, and around the world."
The library includes information aimed at lay audiences, children and
professionals and features the full text of MS Society publications
including all of the Essentials series and a wide selection of
articles from MS Society membership magazine MS Matters from the
last four years.
Journals are available too. If the Library subscribes to the relevant
journal, or the article is open access, there will be a link straight to
the full article. If not, the abstract will be available and the full
article available on request.
"If you can't access an article electronically, or want to request
something we don't already have, get in touch," David added. "This is a
fantastic resource and the first of its kind in the UK."
Multiple sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological disorder
affecting young adults and an estimated 85,000 people in the UK have MS.
MS is the result of damage to myelin, the protective sheath
surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system, which interferes
with messages between the brain and the body. Symptoms range from loss
of sight and mobility, fatigue, depression and cognitive problems. There
is no cure and few effective treatments. For some people, MS is
characterised by periods of relapse and remission while for others it
has a progressive pattern.
To access the library, go to
www.mssociety.org.uk/library
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