David Bishop Records

Collection

Identifier: MS C 425

Abstract

Contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to Bishop's consultant service to the National Library of Medicine's medical literature selection program.

Dates

Creation: 1976-1988

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Bishop, David, 1928- (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

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Biographical Note

Medical librarian. In 1976 Bishop was appointed by the National Library of Medicine as one of the consultants for the selection of medical literature for indexing in its MEDLARS system. He served as a consultant until 1987 when the program was replaced by the library's Literature Selection Technical Review Committee.

Collection Summary

Contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to Bishop's consultant service to the National Library of Medicine's medical literature selection program. Included in the collection are lists of journals considered for indexing, correspondence with journal editors and fellow consultants, and reports on the indexing process. Of special note are Bishop's summaries of general activities at NLM prepared for the use of his staff. Major correspondents include Saul Jarcho and Clifford Bachrach. The collection as a whole provides an overview of NLM activities as seen from outside the library during the decade covered.

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to Bishop's consultant service to the National Library of Medicine's medical literature selection program.