David R. Donohue, MA National Library of Medicine SHEET National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, Maryland, part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Since its founding in 1836, the NLM has played a central role in the translation of biomedical research in practice. It is the world’s largest biomedical library and the developers of electronic information services to thousands of billions of bytes of data offer millions of users every day. Scientists, health professionals and the public in the United States and around the world looking for online library of information about a billion times a year. The library is open to everyone and provides many services and resources – for scientists, physicians, historians and the general public. NLM has nearly 12 million books, periodicals, manuscripts, videos and other forms of health information on their shelves, making it the largest health sciences library in the world. In today’s world increasingly digital NLM his mission fulfilled in biomedical research to enable the support of health care and public health, and encouraging healthy behaviors: * L acquisition, organization and maintenance of scholars from the world of biomedical literature * Provide access to biomedical information and health throughout the country in partnership with the 5,600 members of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN / LM ®) * use leading resource for building, curating and access to sophisticated molecular biology and genomics information, including the Human Genome Project and the NIH Roadmap * Create service quality information on the toxicology and environmental health, health care and public health * Conduct research and development in Biomedical Communications Systems, methods, technologies, and network distribution and use among health professionals, patients and the * The public funding of biomedical research in advanced computing, and as the mainstay of the pre-training and post-doctoral research fellowship in biomedical computer science at the American University 18th Scientific Information Services: The most frequently consulted online resources by medical scientists in the world MEDLINE ® / PubMed ®, a database accessible to the public for over 18 million citations from 1948 to today Journal. Another important part of the assets of the NLM online is enormous PubMed Central ® (PMC), a Web-based repository of biomedical literature journals free access to more than one. Article 5 million in full text. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) distributes GenBank ®, a collection of all known DNA sequences, offers and also have access to data collected on the human genome. NCBI also has a leading role in the new and important study of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) project, an initiative of the NIH to understanding the genetic causes of human diseases. In 2007, NCBI significantly expanded the scope of its public resources through the development of the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP). These and other resources are available NCBI http://www. ncbi. NIH. gov. It was the age of 14 were male and female data since the Visible Human Project ® published by the Centre NLM Lister Hill. The records (50 GB total) are in a variety of projects that used by almost 2,500 licensees in 49 countries. The division of specialized Information Services (SIS) offers a wide range of resources relating to environmental, health and toxicology. is the best known TOXNET ®, a collection of databases on hazardous chemicals, toxic and environmental health. SIS is also collecting information on HIV / AIDS, disaster preparedness and other topics. Information for the public: The library has extensive information to the public, in general. Main entrance of the library of health information for consumers is MedlinePlus ®, available in English and Spanish (MedlinePlus en español). MedlinePlus has extensive, updated and easy to read information on nearly 800 health topics. It also offers interactive tutorials, health, and a collection of videos surgery. MedlinePlus has information on thousands of prescription and nonprescription medicines and alternative treatments such as herbal remedies. And the public with news about the health of more care can provide will be used as, monitors the NLM staff, the production of free, quarterly magazine of NIH MedlinePlus and his Spanish counterpart NIH MedlinePlus Salud. Clinical Trials. gov provide the public with comprehensive information on all types of clinical studies. The site has over 71,000 records sponsored Protocol by the U.S. government, the pharmaceutical industry, academia and international organizations in all 50 states and 165 countries. Genetics Home Reference is the NLM Web site for information on the health benefits to consumers about genetic conditions. This source of information for consumers, bridges, health information and scientific data Bioinformatics, and links to many resources available, both at NLM and other reputable sites. Another source of information for the public NIHSeniorHealth. gov, which is maintained by the library in cooperation with the National Institute on Aging and other institutes of NIH. The website contains information on issues of interest to seniors, with special features such as extended and “talking” function that allows users to listen to the text, they can read. NLM public information, including the field of toxicology, environmental and health and HIV / AIDS. Household Products Database provides easy to understand the data in the consumer-friendly language on the potential impact on the health of more than 2,000 ingredients contained in more than 7,000 common household products. Tox Town ® has many of the pollutants and environmental hazards, not just in one city, but in a port, a large town, yard and the US-Mexico border area. The department has also created a number of information portals for specific population groups, including Native Americans, Asian Americans, and those who live in the Arctic. ToxMystery, an interactive website for kids 7-10, teaches users about possible dangers of chemicals in a home. There is also a Spanish version (click on the “español”) This animated surface. National Network of Libraries of Medicine: NLM main partners in providing information is the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. The network consists of 5600 member institutions, including eight regional medical libraries, that support the 125 libraries located NLM resources related to medical schools and more than 5,000 libraries, primarily in hospitals and clinics to receive. Scholarship programs: The division of extramural program provides grants for research in medical computer science support, computer science and biotechnology, and health information for research training in these areas. Computer network planning and support the development of grants and communication systems in health institutions and explore new opportunities for broadband networks in the health sciences. Health Resource Library grants to improve access to information and services for health professionals. Research and publications in the history of medicine and life sciences are also supported. Annual statistical profile of the NLM (30 September 2008) * Collection (book and Nonbook) – 11,890,964 cataloged objects * – * 21 507 journal titles received – 20 901 articles for MEDLINE * – 671 904 requests processed in the draw indicated – 405 475 * For the loan – 234 020 * For the users on the site – 171 455 * computerized search (MEDLINE / PubMed) – 775 504 557 * Budget Authority – $ 323,387,000 * Staff – 699 Visitor Information: http://www. NLM. NIH. gov / about / visitor. Html address: 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 Phone (toll free): 888th FIND. NLM (888th 346th 3656) Guided tours: Monday to Friday. (Except federal holidays), 1:00 30 to 14 hours 30th Hailing from the NLM Visitor Center, just off the lobby on the first floor of the building. 38A, Lister Hill Center. 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