| An essay on reflection. | |
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PMID: 9578947 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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From the vantage point of her personal experience, the author examines milestones since the 1960s which have changed the medical library profession and helped shape the Medical Library Association. The advent of automation, including cataloging with OCLC and online literature searching through the SUNY Biomedical Communication Network, was a dramatic event that transformed the work and priorities of librarians, fulfilling the dreams of earlier visionaries. The application of technology in libraries led to an increased demand for education and training for librarians. The Medical Library Association responded with continuing education programs, and a series of important reports influenced how the association filled its role in professional development. Legislation providing federal funding, such as the Medical Library Assistance Act, resulted in a period of expansion for libraries and their services. The Medical Library Association has developed a legislative agenda to influence action in areas such as copyright. In the future, health sciences librarians must take a leadership role. |
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Authors:
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L W McClure |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bulletin of the Medical Library Association Volume: 86 ISSN: 0025-7338 ISO Abbreviation: Bull Med Libr Assoc Publication Date: 1998 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-07-02 Completed Date: 1998-07-02 Revised Date: 2010-06-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421037 Medline TA: Bull Med Libr Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 251-7 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
Affiliation:
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Edward G. Miner Library, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York 14618-3651, USA. |
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Education, Continuing
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history History, 20th Century Librarians / history Libraries, Medical / economics, history*, legislation & jurisprudence Library Associations / history, organization & administration Library Science / education, history* National Library of Medicine (U.S.) / history United States |
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