| Summary: | Digital transformation in the supply of medical literature and information was initiated in the mid-1990s with the emergence of e-journals. Since then, a shift towards digital formats is in progress, comprising more and more media forms. Libraries have taken up this change and designed access and use concepts. The current shift is from traditional textbooks and reference books to digital online learning & examination tools and digital clinical decision support tools. Whereas printed medical textbooks have long held their own against e-books in libraries, a new shift away from books is now emerging due to the popularity of online learning platforms and digital information systems among students and physicians. This article outlines the process of change and the role of medical libraries in it.
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