Since its founding in 1836, the National Library of Medicine has played a pivotal role in biomedical research. Today, scientists, health professionals and the public search the Library’s online information resources more than one billion times each year. That’s one piece of information on the NLM Fact Sheet, which has been newly updated.
After an 18-month evaluation of digital repository software and systems to support NLM’s collection, Fedora has been recommended as the core system, with a pilot project to begin immediately. The recommendation follows creation, beginning in May 2007, of functional requirements and identification of key policy issues to aid in building NLM’s digital collection. The evaluation entailed…
This portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) includes a facsimile of his signature. The publication date is unknown. American statesman, author, and inventor Benjamin Franklin was a man with so many skills and disciplines he seemed to touch almost every aspect of early American life. Known for his innovations and experiments including the Franklin stove, the lightning…
Two videos featuring the National Library of Medicine are posted on YouTube, the popular online site for video clips. A malaria video features Julia Royall, chief of international programs at NLM, discussing NLM’s African malaria prevention program and tutorial.A sudden cardia arrest video features former NFL star Willie Gault, founder of the non-profit Athletes for Life,…
The US Army’s long, proud tradition dates to its founding on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the “United Colonies” for one year, and to be called “the American Continental Army.” The Army and the NLM became inextricably linked with the establishment in 1836 of the Library of…
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