- published: 29 Mar 2011
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A national library is a library specifically established by the government of a country to serve as the preeminent repository of information for that country. Unlike public libraries, these rarely allow citizens to borrow books. Often, they include numerous rare, valuable, or significant works.
There are wider definitions of a national library, putting less emphasis to the repository character.
National libraries are usually notable for their size, compared to that of other libraries in the same country. Some states which are not independent, but who wish to preserve their particular culture, have established a national library with all the attributes of such institutions, such as legal deposit.
Many national libraries cooperate within the National Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) to discuss their common tasks, define and promote common standards and carry out projects helping them to fulfil their duties. National libraries of Europe participate in The European Library. This is a service of The Conference of European National Librarians (CENL).
National Library of Medicine - Ripple
A History of the National Library of Medicine and its History of Medicine Division
Navigating genetics education resources from the National Library of Medicine
National Library of Medicine Infomercial
WISER for iOS by National Library of Medicine
National Library of Medicine -- Amateur Radio
NLM and the Internet (National Library of Medicine, 1994)
ToxMystery - National Library of Medicine
National Library of Medicine (USPHS, 1963)
Auto-hemotherapy in cattle. NCBI - Bookshelf U.S. National Library of Medicine NIH
Auto-hemoterapia em bovinos: NCBI - Bookshelf U.S. National Library of Medicine Nat Inst of Health
Dedication Ceremonies, National Library of Medicine (1961)
Cartoon Medicine Show: Collection of the National Library of Medicine
The Road to Health and Happiness [Silent] (R. David Bennett Hill, 1937)