TY - JOUR AU - Susan J. Crawford AB - This commentary examines the evolution of the biomedical communications system in the Western world. The examination touches on many aspects, including the application of new technology, the interoperative relationship between publications and data, changes in the information infrastructure, the convergence of specialties, and consequences for research and health care. BT - Journal of the Medical Library Association LA - English N2 - This commentary examines the evolution of the biomedical communications system in the Western world. The examination touches on many aspects, including the application of new technology, the interoperative relationship between publications and data, changes in the information infrastructure, the convergence of specialties, and consequences for research and health care. PY - 2016 SP - 67 EP - 71 T2 - Journal of the Medical Library Association TI - The Evolution of Biomedical Communication as Reflected by the National Library of Medicine VL - 104 ER -