Williston C L
Bull Med Libr Assoc. 1967 Jan;55(1):48-51.
A library can represent the most valuable personal service which a medical society can offer to a physician; yet, libraries unfortunately are taking a lessening role in medical societies. Surveys show that medical society libraries have declined in number from seventy-one in 1942 to forty-eight at the present time. This paper offers a positive plan of action with the objective of enabling libraries to regain a position of eminence in medical societies. It is pointed out that there are four vital elements in stimulating the growth and development of a library. These are the constant enhancement of resources; the promotion of library services; the rendering of prompt, valuable services; and ultimately, the recognition of the library through gifts, endowments, and expressions of appreciation.
图书馆可以说是医学协会能为医生提供的最有价值的个人服务；然而，遗憾的是，图书馆在医学协会中所起的作用正在减弱。调查显示，医学协会图书馆的数量已从1942年的71家减少到目前的48家。本文提出了一项积极的行动计划，目的是使图书馆能够在医学协会中重新占据突出地位。文中指出，促进图书馆的发展有四个关键要素。这些要素包括不断增加资源；推广图书馆服务；提供及时、有价值的服务；最后，通过捐赠、资助和感谢表达来认可图书馆。
