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The controversy over change

A N Brandon

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Medical libraries must evaluate technology based on user service, not just innovation. Automation and new media should enhance information dissemination, not be acquired for their own sake.

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    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Medical Librarianship
    • Information Technology in Libraries

    Background:

    • Twentieth-century technology, particularly electronic automation in the late 1950s and early 1960s, significantly impacted medical libraries.
    • Early adoption of automation often prioritized technology for its own sake, with limited understanding of cost-effectiveness and limitations by medical librarians.
    • The acquisition of microforms and audiovisuals continues this trend, with items sometimes chosen for their format rather than their effectiveness in message transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the integration of modern technology in medical libraries.
    • To emphasize the need for realistic assessment of new systems and methodologies.
    • To underscore the primary goal of enhancing library service output for clientele.

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    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of technological adoption in medical libraries.
    • Examination of the prevailing attitudes towards automation and new media.
    • Discussion of the ongoing debate regarding technology's role and coexistence with print media.

    Main Results:

    • The historical trend shows a tendency to adopt technology without fully understanding its practical application and cost-benefit for library services.
    • Current practices with microforms and audiovisuals mirror past issues, focusing on the medium over the message.
    • Significant controversy exists regarding the benefits and drawbacks of modern technology in library procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Any technological implementation in medical libraries must be rigorously evaluated for its ability to increase service output to users.
    • Technology should serve the core mission of efficient information collection, organization, storage, and dissemination.
    • Systems or machines that do not demonstrably contribute to improved user service lack justification in a library setting.