From Cards To Computers: The National Library Of Medicine And The Transmission Of Medical Knowledge

Authors

  • John Parascandola Public Health Service Historian, Rockville, Bethesda, USA

Keywords:

National Library of Medicine Bethesda, Transmission of Medical knowledge

Abstract

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the world's largest medical Li-brary. Its collections total some 6 million items and NLM also sponsors a variety of key databases in the medical field. This article traces the history and the strategies of the Library from'the origins until today.   

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Published

2022-01-25

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2002)

Section

Articles