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PubMed1976

The reorganization of a monographic reference collection.

Reference monographs in the Health Sciences Library of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey were reorganized recently according to form, in order to enable both librarians and patrons to utilize these materials more efficiently. This reorganization reflects the unique characteristics of reference books as differentiated from the regular monographic collection, since reference materials are frequently consulted for quick "look-ups." A reference category scheme was developed and implemented, based on observations of and comparisons with reference collections of eight medical libraries in the New York metropolitan area. The reorganization enhances the retrievability of materials from this collection.

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PubMed2002

Why collect medical books?

The study of the original sources in the medical literature is an essential part and condition for doing good medical research. The love of books is conducive to a proper use of the source material. To support this statement, a short description of some famous book collectors in medical history is presented in this article.

Book Collecting↗
PubMed1983

A new library for emergency medicine.

The publication of textbooks that are relevant to emergency medicine has increased rapidly during the past decade. This increase has created confusion in the selection of appropriate texts for both emergency medicine residency and hospital emergency department libraries. A critical review of 703 pre-selected texts was performed. From this review, a recommended list of 165 books for the resident library and 27 books for the emergency department library is suggested. The cost of these libraries is $6,433.05 and $1,230.05, respectively. The libraries are designed to assist emergency physicians and librarians in attaining maximum value in the expensive process of textbook selection.

Bibliographies as Topic↗
PubMed2006

[Medical libraries in Quebec of the 18th and 19th centuries: the example of tuberculosis].

Phthisis (tuberculosis) became so prevalent in Europe in the 18th century that, in 1792, Antoine Portal wrote: "there is no disease more common or dangerous than pulmonary phthisis." Obviously, the doctors were concerned about this problem and made efforts to explain it. Numerous hypotheses were advanced on this subject (Richard Morton, for instance, suggested 12 possible causes in his Phthisiologia), and varied by author and region, but they can be grouped into four main categories: a contagious disease; a hereditary condition; a physiological disorder; and a problem resulting from lifestyle. This research concerns the books on this disease procured by medical practitioners in and around Quebec City in the 18th and 19th centuries, dating from 1700-1868, and contained in 27 medical libraries. Following a brief presentation of methodology and the libraries, this article analyzes the books. There were books on phthisis in Quebec City very early in the 18th century, although the majority appeared in the next century. The 18th-century works associated this disease with physiological disorders--particularly "mechanical problems." After 1815, there was a broader diversity of opinions. The books on phthisis most widely consulted from 1700 to 1868 are almost completely unknown today.

History, 18th Century↗
PubMed1998

Gray's greyness.

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Anatomy, Artistic↗
PubMed2005

Some dusty old books.

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Academic Medical Centers↗
PubMed1992

Medical information.

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Education, Medical, Undergraduate↗
PubMed1983

Selected list of Books and Journals for the small medical library.

The relationship of the "Selected List" to collection development is explored in the introduction to this revised list of 559 books and 135 journals. The list is intended as a selection guide for the small or medium-sized library in a hospital or comparable medical facility or as a core collection for a consortium of small hospital libraries. Books and journals are categorized by subject; the book list is followed by an author/editor index and the subject list of journals by an alphabetical title listing. Items suggested for initial purchase by smaller libraries (155 books and 54 journals) are indicated by asterisks. To purchase the entire collection of books and to pay for annual subscriptions would require an expenditure of about $38,900. The cost of only the asterisked items totals approximately $13,200.

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PubMed1981

Selected list of books and journals for the small medical library.

This revised list of 539 books and 136 journals is intended as a selection guide for small or medium-sized hospital libraries or for small medical libraries in comparable health care facilities. It can also be used as a core list by consortia of small hospital libraries. Books and journals are categorized by subject; the book list is followed by an author index and the list of journals by an alphabetical title listing. Items suggested for initial purchase by smaller libraries, 137 books and 54 journals, are indicated by asterisks. To purchase the entire collection of books and to pay for annual subscriptions to all the journals would require an expenditure of about $30,000. The cost of only the asterisked items, which are recommended for first purchase, totals approximately $8,900.

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