Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1991

Publication Title

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association

Department

Geisel School of Medicine

Abstract

The landmark citation method is a new collection assessment method based on the citation record of a single landmark article. This citation record is developed by identifying sources which cite the landmark article. A bibliography, extracted from the citation record, is then used to complete an assessment of the collection. This method was developed and used to assess the biotechnology collection of the National Library of Medicine. The information gained from this study, in addition to demonstrating the technique, also provided insight into the evolution of the biotechnology literature.

Comments

PMCID: PMC225700

Original Citation

Soehner CB, Wray ST, Richards DT. The landmark citation method: analysis of a citation pattern as a collection assessment method. Bull Med Libr Assoc. 1992;80(4):361-366.

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