National Library of Medicine
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the world's largest biomedical library. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, it operates under the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Pronunciation
National Library of Medicine: /ˈnæʃənəl ˈlaɪbrəri ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
Etymology
The term "National Library of Medicine" is derived from its function and location. It is a national library dedicated to the field of medicine, located in the United States.
Description
The National Library of Medicine maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics that are searched billions of times each year by millions of people around the globe. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology.
Related Terms
- Biomedical Informatics: The interdisciplinary field that studies and pursues the effective uses of biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and decision making, driven by efforts to improve human health.
- Health Information Technology: The area of IT involving the design, development, creation, use, and maintenance of information systems for the healthcare industry.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services: The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on National Library of Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - National Library of Medicine
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