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. 1968 Apr;56(2):123–131.

Mechanization of Library Procedures in the Medium-sized Medical Library VI. Selective Dissemination of Information *,

Victor W Owen 1,
PMCID: PMC199141  PMID: 5650821

Abstract

As part of Washington University School of Medicine Library's continuing use of computers in the library, a selective dissemination of information system was tested. The project was to evaluate the system in relation to its serving the needs of a specialized medical research group. Both the manual and computer operations of the system are described. After three months of operation, the results, including relevancy, effectiveness, and existing needs, are discussed and analyzed; modifications are suggested to improve the present system.

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