A Library for Internists II

The Literature of Medicine1 March 1976A Library for Internists IIRecommended by the American College of PhysiciansRICHARD ALLYN, M.D., F.A.C.P.RICHARD ALLYN, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-84-3-346 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe american college of physicians has responded to numerous requests for a new version of the highly successful "A Library for Internists" published in August 1973 (1) and presents here a new and current comprehensive list of the books and journals judged to be most useful for internists. The survey is again based on the premise that recommendations made by many authorities in each field will be a more reliable guide to the most useful books and journals on that field than recommendations made by only a few persons (2, 3).Many of the basic principles having to do with...References1. ALLYNSTEARNS RN: A library for internists. Ann Intern Med 79:293-322, 1973 LinkGoogle Scholar2. BRANDON A: Selected list of books and journals for the small medical library. Bull Med Libr Assoc 63:149-172, 1975 MedlineGoogle Scholar3. WESTWENDERMAY KRR: Books in clinical practice 1971-1975. Postgrad Med 56:60-81, 1974 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. STEARNSRATCLIFF NW: A core medical library for practitioners in community hospitals. N Engl J Med 280:474-480, 1969 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. Committed Selection: Abridged Index Medicus (editorial). N Engl J Med 282:220-221, 1970 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Springfield, Illinois▸Dr. Allyn is Chairman, Subcommittee on A Library for Internists, American College of Physicians Medical Practice Committee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Clinical Professor of Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byA Library for Internists VII Recommendations from the American College of PhysiciansKenneth M. Ludmerer, MDA Library for Internists VI Recommendations from the American College of PhysiciansEdward J. Huth, M.D., EditorA Library for Internists V Recommended by the American College of PhysiciansC. S. LEWIS Jr., M.D.A Library for Internists IV Recommended by the American College of PhysiciansRICHARD ALLYN, M.D.A Library for Internists III Recommended by the American College of PhysiciansRICHARD ALLYN, M.D. 1 March 1976Volume 84, Issue 3Page: 346-348KeywordsData managementLibraries ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 March 1976 PDF downloadLoading ...