title: National Library of Medicine: international cooperation for biomedical communications.
abstract: The international programs of the National Library of Medicine may vary in mechanism, but all share the common objective of improved medical research, education, and practice. They are a natural extension of domestic responsibilities and represent a sharing of time, talent, and resources. The programs may be service-oriented, cooperative efforts based on the computerized information storage and retrieval system (MEDLARS), or establishment of regional medical library programs. Policy and operational aspects are presented.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D005380:Financing, Government; D007255:Information Services; D007390:International Agencies; D007391:International Cooperation; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D007995:Library Administration; D009317:National Library of Medicine (U.S.); D014481:United States