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The Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library at Vanderbilt
1Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232-8340.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|September 1, 1994
Summary
Vanderbilt's new library, a $12.5 million facility, opened in 1994. It features a biomedical informatics center and positive user feedback, enhancing information access.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Library Science
- Health Sciences Information Management
Background:
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center planned a new library to be central to its operations.
- The facility was designed to integrate advanced information management systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design and features of the new Vanderbilt library.
- To highlight the integration of a biomedical informatics center.
- To report initial user reception and impact on network usage.
Main Methods:
- Architectural and functional description of the library building.
- Inclusion of a Center for Biomedical Informatics.
- Observation of user interaction with network resources.
Main Results:
- The $12.5 million library opened in March 1994, centrally located within the medical center.
- The building incorporates an integrated advanced information management system (IAIMS) and a biomedical informatics center.
- Initial user feedback was highly positive, with design elements potentially increasing network use.
Conclusions:
- The new library successfully integrates information technology and resources at Vanderbilt.
- The facility's design and informatics center are expected to enhance the medical center's information enterprise.
- Positive initial user response suggests the library meets critical needs.
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