“You can't eat information:” Government information and the information policy role of the national library of New Zealand

The National Library of New Zealand is committed to promoting access to information. Government information is a significant component in the Library's operational and policy work. The Library collects published government information and provides policy advice on New Zealanders' ability to access and use information. Over the last decade, the National Library has initiated or contributed to a number of projects concerned with government information. Some, like the Depository Library Scheme, are solely focused on government information, whereas others discuss government information issues in the wider context of information policy at the national level. This article looks at the environment in which these projects arose, what they achieved, and the reasons why it has not been easy to gain agreement for a unified focus on government information.     

The Medical Library Assistance Act: an analysis of the NLM extramural programs, 1965-1970

The imbalance between medical library resources and information needs of the health professional led to a reexamination of the mandate for the National Library of Medicine. Legislation known as the Medical Library Assistance Act (MLAA) was passed in 1965 which enabled the NLM to (1) initiate programs to assist the nation's medical libraries and (2) develop a medical library network with the establishment of regional medical libraries to link the NLM with local institutions.The National Library of Medicine, through the MLAA, has made available $40.8 million to the medical library community under a competitive grant and contract mechanism for the period July 1965-June 1970. A total of 604 projects has been executed in resources, research and development, training, construction, regional medical libraries, publications, and special scientific projects. An assessment is given of each of these programs and their impact on both the National Library of Medicine and individual medical libraries. In the aggregate, these programs have significantly improved library and information services to the professional health user. The principal limitation has been inadequate funding to accomplish the level of originally stated objectives.     

Outreach to public health professionals: lessons learned from a collaborative Iowa public health project

In 1995, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Public Health Service (PHS) recommended that special attention be given to the information needs of unaffiliated public health professionals. In response, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Greater Midwest Region initiated a collaborative outreach program for public health professionals working in rural east and central Iowa. Five public health agencies were provided equipment, training, and support for accessing the Internet. Key factors in the success of this project were: (1) the role of collaborating agencies in the implementation and ongoing success of information access outreach projects; (2) knowledge of the socio-cultural factors that influence the information-seeking habits of project participants (public health professionals); and (3) management of changing or varying technological infrastructures. Working with their funding, personnel from federal, state, and local governments enhanced the information-seeking skills of public health professionals in rural eastern and central Iowa communities.     

开放科学环境下研究型图书馆资源建设与服务分析——以NLM为例

[目的/意义]开放科学环境对研究型图书馆资源建设与服务提出新的要求,分析在开放科学环境下研究型图书馆--美国国立医学图书馆转型现状,有助于为国内研究型图书馆转型提供借鉴。[方法/过程]在分析开放科学构成要素的基础上,从图书馆发展战略、图书馆资源建设和图书馆服务3个角度,总结美国国立医学图书馆为应对开放科学的发展要求而做出的战略层面的演变,并重点分析其资源建设实践（开放资源建设、数据中心建设、资源语义化组织和软件工具开发等）和服务实践（科学信息开放共享服务、公共信息服务、数据管理服务、开放教育服务、新媒体及移动服务等）。[结果/结论]美国国立医学图书馆从政策引导、资源基础、平台支撑、服务方式、服务途径5个角度很好地践行了开放科学的发展要求。研究型图书馆应逐渐由信息资源中心向数据中心转变,从战略决策、开放获取平台建设、数据中心建设、软件工具开发等角度来推动开放科学发展。     

Developing a consortial approach to cataloging and intellectual access

In 1993 the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) was established to provide a source of electronic collections and services for Virginia higher education institutions. Over time it became apparent that issues related to providing access to these electronic resources needed to be explored. To meet this need the VIVA Cataloging and Intellectual Access Task Force (VIVACAT) was formed. This article discusses the development of VIVACAT and its projects and accomplishments. It examines how cataloging and intellectual access function in a consortium and relates challenges and opportunities of working within such an environment.     

National Library of Medicine resource grants: application and review.

National Library of Medicine resource grants provide assistance in developing information services or activities, which are then made available to others. The resource grant program was redefined in 1989 to establish information access grants and information systems grants. The preparation of a resource grant proposal is discussed, with examples included for some sections. All applicants must use the PHS 398 application form, which is geared to research grants. The review process and reapplication are described. Problems with National Institutes of Health grant proposals that have been reported in the literature are discussed.     

Looking backward, 1984-1959: twenty-five years of library automation--a personal view

A brief profile of Janet Doe is given. Twenty-five years of library automation are reviewed from the author's point of view. Major projects such as the SUNY Biomedical Communication Network and the Regional Online Union Catalog of the Greater Midwest Regional Medical Library Network are discussed. Important figures in medical library automation are considered, as is the major role played by the National Library of Medicine.     

中国网络信息存档及其与国外的比较——基于国家图书馆WICP项目的研究

为了更好地保存我国的网络信息资源,通过对国家图书馆开展的网络信息存档项目——网络信息资源采集与保存实验项目(WICP)发展现状的分析以及与其他国家网络信息资源存档项目的比较,发现我国网络信息资源保存项目需要在资源采集方式、经费支撑、法律保障、合作保存、开发利用等方面继续努力,特别是要争取早日实现网络信息资源的法定呈缴与合作保存。     

美国三大国家图书馆网站隐私政策比较研究

美国国会图书馆、国家医学图书馆和国家农业图书馆网站的隐私政策涉及用户信息收集的内容与目的、收集方法、个人信息的共享性、用户的选择与拒绝权、儿童隐私、网站链接以及网络交通安全,具有许多可取之处,也存在一些不足,但仍对我国图书馆界保护用户隐私具有借鉴意义。     

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