Developing a subject-specific Gopher at the National Library of Medicine

Bull Med Libr Assoc. 1995 Apr;83(2):228-33.

Abstract

Development of subject-specific Gophers is one method to make valuable health information more accessible to those who need it. The National Library of Medicine has developed a Gopher that provides access to information produced by many areas of the library. Recommendations from subject experts in two areas--AIDS, and toxicology and environmental health--led to the development of two subject-specific Gophers. These two Gopher services provide organized access to resources outside of the library as well as to information produced internally. A number of important issues need to be addressed when selecting and organizing outside resources for inclusion in such a service.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Communication Networks*
  • National Library of Medicine (U.S.)*
  • Software Design*
  • United States