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Download full textPings, Vern M.; Cruzat, Gwendolyn S. – 1970
This paper attempts to assess the post masters training program given at Wayne State University Medical Library between 1967-1970. Probabilistic conclusions suggest certain educational activities be undertaken: (1) There is no justification to create a post masters program to teach basic library techniques and library schools must incorporate…
Descriptors: Internship Programs, Library Schools, Library Skills, Medical Libraries
Seiden, Herbert R. – 1970
The work reported is part of a series of studies aimed at providing information and assistance to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in planning the Biomedical Communications Network (BCN). The first part reviews the literature on systems relevant to BCN design, documents System Development Corporation's position with respect to certain…
Descriptors: Automation, Comparative Analysis, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Barcley, Janet A. – 1971
The results of a questionnaire sent to the users of the Health Sciences Information Service (HSIS) at the University of Kentucky are summarized by this report. Several observations were made from the data presented: (1) when a dependable information service is organized it gets used; (2) the number of individuals who report the use of HSIS through…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Services, Library Services, Medical Libraries
Rees, Alan M.; And Others – 1968
A research project which has as its objective the design, implementing and evaluation of educational programs for the purpose of upgrading hospital library practice is described. As a necessary preliminary to the formulation of educational objectives and the design of appropriate courses, a survey was made of hospital library facilities,…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Hospitals, Libraries, Library Collections
Levin, Arthur Aaron – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1978
The Center for Medical Consumer and Health Care Information, founded in 1976 as a community resource to encourage lay people to take greater responsibility for their health, disseminates information through their on-premises library, their monthly publication, and a telecommunications system. The initial concept and planning, goals, and…
Descriptors: Consumer Protection, Financial Support, Health, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedJohnson, Millard F., Jr. – Special Libraries, 1976
Describes PHILSOM III, the automated serials system of the Washington University School of Medicine Library. (PF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Library Automation, Library Networks, Medical Libraries
Peer reviewedWest, Richard T.; Malone, Maureen J. – Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, 1980
Reports the findings of a 1978 NLM (National Library of Medicine) study that examined grant-related communication activity as an initial task in exploring information exchange in health sciences librarianship. Background, methodology, and results are described, and data tables are provided. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Grants, Information Dissemination, Library Research, Medical Libraries
Sullivan, Michael V.; And Others – Library Research, 1980
Reports findings of a study of the 10-year use of 334 biomedical journals in the Lane Medical Library of Stanford University Medical Center. Use and density of use (use/shelf space occupied) statistics are tabulated and a ranked list of the journals, by use and use-density, is appended. (JD)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Library Research, Medical Libraries, Obsolescence
Kaminsky, Alan S.; Isaacs, Sally – Educational and Industrial Television, 1977
The Georgia Regional Medical Television Network maintains a circulating videotape library with programs for the continuing education of physicians, nurses, and hospital staff. (BD)
Descriptors: Educational Television, Medical Education, Medical Libraries, Professional Continuing Education
Peer reviewedFiga, Elizabeth Gremore – Library Trends, 1999
Describes the work of rural-circuit medical librarians and explains the development of mapping techniques and information systems they use, based on an oral history. Discusses the use of oral history as a research method; cultural landscaping and mapping; and maps as cultural artifacts. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Information Systems, Librarians, Medical Libraries
Kyrillidou, Martha, Comp.; Young, Mark, Comp. – Association of Research Libraries, 2007
The "ARL Annual Salary Survey 2006-07" reports salary data for all professional staff working in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) libraries. It is the most comprehensive and thorough guide to current salaries in large U.S. and Canadian academic and research libraries, and is a valuable management and research tool. Data for 9,824…
Descriptors: Salaries, Research Libraries, Academic Libraries, Medical Libraries
Peer reviewedBrandli, Michael J. – Special Libraries, 1976
A brief history of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Library's current awareness service shows the progression from manual participation, to an on-line system, and finally to access of the State University of New York's Automatic MEDLARS service. (Author)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Services, Library Services, Medical Libraries
Peer reviewedPings, Vern M. – Library Trends, 1974
A discussion of the information needs of health professionals, the regional libraries organized to serve them, and some document delivery services of the Regional Medical Libraries Program. (LS)
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Information Services, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks
Stangl, Peter; Hoke, William Neff – 1977
Prime objectives of the survery were to: (1) relate age, sex, geographical area, status within the institution, educational level, etc. to salary received, (2) provide timely data on salaries, and (3) test feasibility of applying similar survey techniques for the entire Medical Library Association membership. Questionnaire forms were designed: one…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Expenditures, Library Surveys, Medical Libraries
Marshall, Joanne G.; Hamilton, John D. – 1978
In June 1975 a clinical librarian project was initiated in the Gastroenterology Programme of McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC). The objectives of the project were to assist patients in participating more knowledgeably in their own health care and to assist health professionals in applying the latest information from the biomedical…
Descriptors: Hospital Personnel, Institutional Libraries, Librarians, Library Role
