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Bibliographic control of nonprint educational material
The Journal of Biocommunication
|July 1, 1978
Summary
AVLINE is a National Library of Medicine database providing access to over 5,000 nonprint educational materials. It ensures quality through technical screening and peer appraisal, offering advanced search capabilities via the MEDLINE network.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Sciences Education
- Bibliographic Databases
Background:
- The National Library of Medicine (NLM) maintains the AVLINE database.
- AVLINE contains references to over 5,000 nationally available nonprint educational materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the AVLINE database and its features.
- To highlight the quality control and accessibility of the database.
Main Methods:
- Content screening for technical quality.
- Descriptive and subject cataloging.
- Peer appraisal by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for educational potential and content validity.
Main Results:
- AVLINE offers bibliographic control for over 5,000 nonprint medical resources.
- Resources undergo rigorous quality assessment.
- The database is accessible through the MEDLINE network.
Conclusions:
- AVLINE provides a valuable, quality-controlled resource for health sciences education materials.
- Sophisticated retrieval capabilities enhance user access to the database.