Abstract: With the popularity of the network, the traditional information service mode of library has been unable to meet the growing information need of user. It is the mainstream mode of modern library to develop information ser- vices by using advanced network technology. This paper analyses characteristics of medical information de- mands of community readers, and brings forward programs of medical college libraries to carry out medical in- formation services for community readers by using the internet.

Key words: medical college library; community information services; community reader