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The Osler Library: today and tomorrow.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|July 1, 1970
Summary
The Osler Library builds a historical medical research collection, focusing on 1960s materials and preserving rare books. It aims to be a key resource for medical history in Eastern Canada.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Library Science
Background:
- The Osler Library is dedicated to supporting research in the history of medicine.
- Its collection development focuses on acquiring materials from 1960-1968, including out-of-print items on microfilm.
Observation:
- The library houses all pre-1850 monographs and new acquisitions from 1850-1899.
- Detailed catalogs and special files (chronological, journal index, publisher lists) are maintained.
Findings:
- The library's collection strategy prioritizes specific historical periods and formats.
- Methods for collection preservation and the original Osler collection's placement are discussed.
Implications:
- The Osler Library aspires to become a central deposit for historical medical materials in Eastern Canada.
- The library's administration and organization are detailed, outlining its operational structure.