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Excellence, promise, vision, and values: reflections on the Janet Doe Lectures, 1967-1997
1Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, University of California, Los Angeles 90095-1798, USA.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|May 14, 1998
Summary
The Janet Doe Lectures document the history of medical librarianship and the Medical Library Association (MLA). They highlight evolving roles, education, and MLA
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship History
- Health Sciences Libraries Evolution
- Professional Association Development
Background:
- The Janet Doe Lectures, established in 1966, chronicle the history and philosophy of medical librarianship.
- These lectures preserve the achievements of the Medical Library Association (MLA) and its members over nearly a century.
Discussion:
- Analysis of lectures from 1967-1997 reveals key themes in the field.
- The lectures chart the development of health sciences libraries and the MLA's trajectory.
Key Insights:
- Evolving roles and values of health sciences libraries and librarianship.
- Changes in education and credentialing for health sciences librarians.
- Significant MLA activities, concerns, and its relationship with the National Library of Medicine.
Outlook:
- The lectures provide a historical foundation for understanding contemporary medical librarianship.
- Future directions can be informed by the documented evolution of the profession and its association.