Article type: Research Article
Authors: Wastney, M.E.a; ** | Broering, N.b | Ramberg Jr., C.F.R.c | Zech, L.A.d | Canolty, N.e | Boston, R.C.f
Affiliations: [a] Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington DC 20007, USA | [b] Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington DC 20007, USA | [c] University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA | [d] National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA | [e] Department of Foods and Nutrition, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA | [f] University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
Correspondence:
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Address for correspondence: Dr. Meryl Wastney, Neonatology, Hosp 3-S, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Note: [*] Presented at the Bi-Annual Meeting of the Association of Information and Dissemination Centers, Washington DC, USA.
Abstract: Models are used to study complex biological systems to represent hypotheses, test theories, make predictions, design outcomes, and analyze data. Because models coalesce a large amount of information they form valuable tools in research and education. However, their utility resides in being able to use and manipulate them interactively. Currently, there is no centralized way to access published models in order to use them. This paper describes the need and an approach for establishing such a facility, called a model library. Models will be collated, indexed, catalogued, described mathematically in formats compatible with several widely-used modeling software packages, and made available on the Internet. Users will be able to locate and view graphical and mathematical descriptions of the models and to download models to use with their own modeling software. This task will be accomplished by scientists with expertise in the fields of information science, library science, biology, modeling, computer science, and networking.
DOI: 10.3233/ISU-1995-15302
Journal: Information Services & Use, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 185-191, 1995
