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Estelle Brodman and the first generation of library automation.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to examine the contributions of Estelle Brodman, PhD, to the early application of computing technologies in health sciences libraries. METHODS: A review of the literature, oral histories, and materials contained in the archives of the Bernard Becker Medical Li...

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Published in:Journal of the Medical Library Association Vol. 96; no. 3; pp. 262 - 268
Main Authors: Peay WJ, Schoening P
Format: Journal Article
Published: University of Pittsburgh, University Library System Jul2008
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        affil: Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 10 North 1900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5890, USA. wayne@lib.med.utah.edu
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          Health Sciences Librarians
          Libraries, Health Sciences Administration
          Libraries, Health Sciences History
          Library Automation
          Professional Role
          Computers and Computerization
          Leadership
          Medical Informatics History
          Medlars
          National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
          Serial Publications
      ab: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to examine the contributions of Estelle Brodman, PhD, to the early application of computing technologies in health sciences libraries. METHODS: A review of the literature, oral histories, and materials contained in the archives of the Bernard Becker Medical Library at the Washington University School of Medicine was conducted. RESULTS: While the early computing technologies were not well suited to library applications, their exciting potential was recognized by visionaries like Dr. Brodman. The effective use of these technologies was made possible by creative and innovative projects and programs. The impact of these early efforts continues to resonate through library services and operations. CONCLUSIONS: Computing technologies have transformed libraries. Dr. Brodman's leadership in the early development and application of these technologies provided significant benefits to the health sciences library community.
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