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  • Access was largely restricted to trained librarians in 1984.

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  • To provide an insider's perspective on the transformation of MEDLINE access.
  • To highlight the role of leadership, technology, and policy in expanding information access.
  • To document the transition of MEDLINE from a fee-based service to a publicly accessible resource.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of NLM's strategic decisions and technological adoption.
  • Examination of policy shifts and advocacy efforts.
  • Insider account of leadership under Director Donald A.B. Lindberg.

Main Results:

  • MEDLINE transitioned from a librarian-mediated, fee-based service to free public access via the internet.
  • This expansion significantly broadened access to biomedical information for diverse user groups.
  • Dr. Lindberg's leadership was pivotal in this accessibility transformation.

Conclusions:

  • The strategic vision and leadership at the National Library of Medicine dramatically improved public access to health information.
  • Technological advancements and policy changes were crucial in democratizing access to biomedical research.
  • The free availability of MEDLINE empowered scientists, health professionals, and patients alike.