BSD provided access to biomedical literature references, primarily through MEDLARS® (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System), the Library's computer-based system for storing and retrieving bibliographic and factual information, and the printed products derived from this system, such as International Nursing Index, Index to Dental Literature, and others.
The Index Section created and maintained the MEDLINE® database, coordinated data entry, indexing, and commentary contracts. The MEDLARS Management Section (MMS) provided access to bibliographic databases and publications through its overall development and management activities. Was also responsible for: assuring database quality through testing and quality assurance initiatives; expanding access to health professionals and the general public through training, outreach and documentation; supporting new developments in Web access to NLM databases by responding to user feedback; answering specialized customer inquiries; coordinating data distribution and licensing activities; and coordinating participation of non-NLM collaborating data suppliers.
BSD was reorganized effective Jan. 1, 2024.
See also <a href="https://archive-it.org/organizations/350?fc=meta_Group%3ANLM+Institutional+Archives">NLM Institutional Web Archives</a>
| Call Number | Title |
|---|---|
|
0765 |
Grateful Med versions 1-6 |
|
0775 |
UMLS knowledge source, 1990-1992 |
|
1998-028 |
Biomedical Library Review committee |
|
2009-069 |
NLM. MEDLINEPlus.promotional kit |
| MEDLARS Management Section | |
|
1997-011a |
Medlars historical material, 1962-1989 |
|
2000-003 |
Medlars Computer Printout, 1999 (0.21 linear ft.) |
|
2000-041 |
Long range planning; MEDLARS Centers International, 1972-97 |
|
2001-084 |
Medlars - contracts, contract proposals |
|
2001-099 |
Medlars Publications (describes Medlars’ history), 1962-1970 (extent undetermined) |
|
2001-100 |
Medlars management section records, 1964-99 |
|
2001-110 |
Rosemary Woodsmall papers (working files, personnel files, monthly reports, conference and seminar materials, correspondence, and meeting agendas), 1967-1988 (10-13 linear ft.) |
|
2001-117 |
Medlars II Development (proposals), 1965-1968 (11 linear ft.) |
|
2001-118 |
Medlars I, II, III Training Manuals, 1960s-1980s (1.5 linear ft.) |
|
2001-119 |
Medlars and Medlars I System Manuals by General Electric, 1963-1964 (1 linear ft.) |
|
2001-120 |
Medlars Management Section - MEDLARS III Functional Specifications, 1980 |
|
2001-142 |
Medlars Correspondence (filed by subject or correspondent), 1980-1983 (2 linear ft.) |
|
2001-143 |
Medlars Historic Slides and Audio Cassettes, 1975-1985 (1 linear ft.) |
|
2001-146 |
Medlars Instructional and Orientation Materials, 1975-1989 (0.75 linear ft.) |
|
2006-022 |
NLM.LO.BSD. First Medline cd-rom (framed), 1984 |
|
2007-014 |
NLM.LO.BSD. Medlars in China, 1987 |
| Indexing Section | |
|
0550 |
Index section |
|
0618 |
Index section |
|
2001-140 |
Cumulated Index Medicus v. 41 (nos. 1-12), 2000 (12 vols.) |
|
2001-151 |
Indexing Manual, 1967 (1 microfilm roll) |
|
2001-153 |
Cumulative Index Medicus v. 41, 2000 |
|
2001-154 |
Process documents, subject headings, 1966-68 |
|
2002-075 |
Thelma Charon records |
|
2003-002 |
Indexing Section Ast. Head Records, ca. 1970-2001 |
|
|
Indexing Manual, 1967, 1 Microfilm |
|
|
Process Documents, subject headings and indexing, 1966-1968 |