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Peer reviewedRoderer, Nancy K. – Library Trends, 1993
Describes five programs that have been significant to the evolution of biomedical communications in health sciences libraries over the last twenty years: the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM); Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS); National Research and Education Network (NREN); Unified Medical Language System…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Electronic Journals
Peer reviewedWeise, Frieda O. – Library Trends, 1993
Provides an overview of developments in health sciences libraries leading to the virtual library. Highlights include online searching; integrated library systems; networked resources; the expansion of interlibrary loans and document delivery systems; the Integrated Academic Information Management System; and the role of the National Library of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Management, Information Networks, Integrated Library Systems
Peer reviewedTabor, R. B. – Information Services and Use, 1988
Discusses the effects of trends in health care services, including an emphasis on primary health care and patient involvement, on the information needs of health care professionals and managers. A proposed information network that would provide point of use access to sources of health care information is described. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Health Services
