The Western Pacific Region Librarians Network (WPRLN) fosters regional collaboration and equitable access to health information across the Western Pacific.
About Western Pacific Region Librarians Network
Monash Health chairs the Western Pacific Region Librarians Network (WPRLN). The WPRLN is a collaborative network of librarians and libraries from countries and areas across the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, bringing together professionals working in health, academic, hospital, government, and public health information services to strengthen regional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Vision: To foster a connected information community that promotes equitable access to evidence-based information and supports the effective use of health knowledge resources across the region.
Mission: To build and strengthen relationships among health information centres, library associations, and information professionals, with a focus on capacity building, resource sharing, and advocacy.
Areas of activity include:
- Strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing among health libraries and information centres across the Western Pacific Region.
- Supporting professional development and capacity building for librarians and information specialists.
- Promoting evidence-based healthcare, research, and scholarly publishing through improved access to credible information resources.
- Facilitating regional partnerships and the exchange of expertise, resources, and best practices.
The network is governed by an Executive Council, including a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Regional Representatives who are listed below. WPRLN seeks broad participation from across the region to ensure diverse professional perspectives and strong regional connections.
Current Chair
Alice Anderson, Monash Health Library Services (Australia)
Vice Chair
Ma. Lindie Masalinto, University of Perpetual Help-Dr Jose G. Tamayo Medical University (Philippines)
Secretary
Masamichi Kitagawa, Jikei University School of Medicine (Japan)
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Get involved
Membership is open to librarians, libraries, and information centres across the WHO Western Pacific Region that support health and public health information services. The network welcomes opportunities to collaborate, share expertise, and advance access to quality health information throughout the region.