Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hospital libraries in perspective.

R Holst1

  • 1Columbia Hospital Medical Library Milwaukee, WI 53211.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Hospital libraries evolved from uncertain beginnings in the early 20th century to become integral parts of modern healthcare institutions. Their development mirrors the growth of American hospitals, showcasing diverse roles throughout the century.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on cardiac magnetic resonance parameters in patients with persistent dyspnea following pulmonary embolism.

International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature·2022
Same author

Mortality and its predictors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a Danish population-based inception cohort study.

Scandinavian journal of rheumatology·2018
Same author

Acoustic rhinometry in persons recruited from the general population and diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis according to EPOS.

European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·2013
Same author

Quality of life and associated factors in persons with chronic rhinosinusitis in the general population: a prospective questionnaire and clinical cross-sectional study.

Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery·2013
Same author

Overuse and traumatic extremity injuries in schoolchildren surveyed with weekly text messages over 2.5 years.

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports·2013
Same author

Diagnosing chronic rhinosinusitis: comparing questionnaire-based and clinical-based diagnosis.

Rhinology·2013
Same journal

Further comments on the mathematical analysis of evaluating scientific journals.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association·2010
Same journal

The medical library of St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association·2010
Same journal

Tanned human skin.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association·2010
Same journal

A short classification of medical literature.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association·2010
Same journal

Yellow fever in New York City.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association·2010
Same journal

The war and the medical library.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association·2010
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Medical Librarianship
  • History of Health Information Services

Background:

  • The early 20th century was a period of identity struggle for hospital libraries.
  • Hospital libraries' existence and roles are intrinsically linked to the institutions they serve.

Observation:

  • A literature review reveals the challenges faced by hospital libraries before World War II.
  • The evolution of American hospitals provides context for the library's changing functions.
  • Personal experiences offer insights into the practicalities of hospital librarianship.

Findings:

  • Hospital libraries have a history of adaptation and integration within healthcare settings.
  • The institutional context significantly shapes the role and development of hospital libraries.
  • Librarianship in hospitals has transformed considerably over the past century.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • Understanding historical context is crucial for appreciating the current state of hospital libraries.
  • The findings highlight the need for continued adaptation of library services to meet evolving healthcare needs.
  • This historical perspective informs future planning and advocacy for hospital library services.