Guide to the Brown University Medical Library files, 1972-2010

John Hay Library , Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2013

Collection Overview

Title:	Brown University Medical Library files
Date range:	1972-2010
Creator:	Brown University. Library.
Extent:	1.0 linear foot
Abstract:	The Brown University Medical Library files contain information on the history of the medical library, medical edcuation and the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown, as well as sub-committee and self-study reports on the medical school. The files are dated from 1972 to 2010.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library , Special Collections
Collection number:	OF.1X.31

Scope & content

The Brown University Medical Library files have been organized into one series: Topical files includes information about the history of the medical library, medical education and the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown. The files also include a report by the Sub-commitee on Resources and two self-study reports on the medical school, as well as information regarding the medical library budget and positions.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Brown University. Library.

Subject Topics

• Education
• Medical education--Rhode Island
• Medical libraries
• Medicine--Study and teaching--Rhode Island

Document Types

• Administrative records
• Office files

Subject Topics

• Education

Arrangement

The Brown University Medical Library files are organized in one series: I. Topical files.

Administrative History

Brown University Library medical collections and staff are housed in the Sciences Library, sharing quarters with resources ranging from engineering to computer science.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Brown University Medical Library files, OF-1X-31, Brown University Archives.
Contact information:	John Hay Library , Special Collections Box A Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2146 email: hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Brown University Library staff
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013 January 28
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Sponsor:	Processing funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Additional Information

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