Janet Doe (April 11, 1895 in Newbury, Vermont – November 17, 1985 in

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) was a medical librarian notable for her work at the

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and her consultant work with the

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. Doe served as president of the

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from 1948-49. Her 1949 presidential address, entitled ''The Development of Education For Medical Librarianship'', was republished in a 2012 issue of the Journal of the Medical Library Association. Her memory is preserved in the annua
Janet Doe Lectureship
series, established in 1965.

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