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Video as a format in health information
1Levy Library, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1102, New York, NY 10029, USA. suzanne.crow@mssm.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|September 20, 2002
Summary
Medical librarians must understand diverse video technologies, from videotape to digital streaming, to effectively manage information requests. This ensures proficiency in handling evolving digital and analog video formats for medical reference services.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Information Science
Background:
- Video technology has evolved significantly, impacting medical information dissemination.
- Advancements include videotape, laser videodisc, CD-ROM, DVD, and web streaming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of understanding various video technologies for medical reference librarians.
- To prepare librarians for evolving information landscapes.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current video technologies relevant to medical information.
- Analysis of the impact of these technologies on information retrieval and management.
Main Results:
- Video is a crucial and established medium for medical information.
- Librarians face diverse video formats in their professional tasks.
Conclusions:
- Medical reference librarians require comprehensive knowledge of video technologies.
- Adaptability to new and existing video formats is essential for effective service delivery.