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The National Museum of Health and Medicine, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (Washington, DC, USA) uses the Medical Subject Headings (MESH)developed by the National Library of Medicine. We have found it useful in almost all of situations. The use of the system for classification was pioneered by the Dittrick Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Alan Hawk, Historical Collections Manager National Museum of Health and Medicine Armed Forces Institute of Pathology [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Chaplin, Simon [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 12:31 PM To: Museums of Health & Medicine Link (E-mail) Subject: Controlled terminology for historic medical artefacts The Museums of The Royal College of Surgeons of England are in the process of setting up a new database for our historic collections. In preparation for this, we are currently investigating available sources of controlled terminology, thesauri and authority files relating to the description of (historic) medical artefacts and specimens, as well as for names of manufacturers and practitioners. Initial discussions with colleagues in the UK suggest that there is general interest in such resources. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has experience in this field. Best wishes Simon Chaplin Senior Curator Museums of The Royal College of Surgeons of England %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%