Repensando Bibliosalut.com: nuevo portal de la Biblioteca Virtual de Ciencias de la Salud de las Illes Balears

Introduction The Virtual Health Sciences Library of the Balearic Islands (Bibliosalut) serves the public health system professionals by providing relevant scientific information through new information and communication technologies. The Bibliosalut's platform is the primary way of communication with its users, and works as a platform for access to various resources and services. This raises the need for a Bibliosalut’s platform reconceptualization. It involves new look, new content, new structure and services, responding to new trends on the web. Materials and methods We conducted a reassessment of the platform's structure, trying to combine the different sections in a logical manner and provide quick access to frequently used tools for library users. Static HTML changed into dynamic web and Joomla! became the new tool for managing the contents of the Virtual Library, allowing the application of the portal's new design and structure. The reasons that led to the choice of this open source content management system were its simple installation process, its simple configuration and content organization in the management console, its clear separation between public area and the area of administration and its wide range of templates, components and modules for the development of new applications. Results The project's result is a platform structured in seven main sections which give access to the main resources of the Virtual Library: databases, electronic journals, books and other electronic resources, library services and information about the Virtual Library. In addition to the new structure, we create a helpdesk service, we integrate the regional union catalogue of health science libraries made with PMB, and we connect to the Athens validation system to facilitate remote access to subscription resources. Conclusions The new Bibliosalut’s platform allows faster access to resources, a broader range of information and the creation of personalized services. In addition, this new tool is a starting point for creating new content, new products and communication flows. Likewise, this change in philosophy is accompanied by a greater online presence through the participation of Virtual Library in 2.0 tools