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The NLM Gateway: something old, something new.

Patricia Tomasulo1

  • 1Ehrman Medical Library, New York University Medical Center, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA. tomasp01@library.med.nyu.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|May 4, 2004
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Gateway provides a unified web portal for accessing diverse NLM databases. It offers unique access to specialized files like OLDMEDLINE, making it essential for researchers.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Information Science

Background:

  • The National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers numerous specialized databases.
  • Direct access to most databases is available via individual websites, like PubMed.
  • However, some databases are exclusively accessible through the NLM Gateway.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the NLM Gateway as a crucial tool for accessing biomedical information.
  • To inform users about databases unique to the Gateway, such as OLDMEDLINE.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the NLM Gateway as a single search interface.
  • Accessing multiple NLM databases through one platform.
  • Identifying unique databases within the Gateway.

Main Results:

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  • The NLM Gateway consolidates access to various NLM databases.
  • It provides exclusive access to specific resources, including the continually updated OLDMEDLINE files.
  • This unified access streamlines information retrieval for users.

Conclusions:

  • The NLM Gateway is an indispensable resource for librarians and researchers.
  • Familiarity with the Gateway enhances the efficiency of accessing comprehensive biomedical literature and data.
  • Its unique database offerings necessitate its inclusion in standard research practices.