Organization Type: Library Address: 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 City: Bethesda State Or Province: Maryland Zip / Postal Code: 20824-1220 Country: United States Telephone Number: 301-652-6611 Fax Number: 301-656-3620 Abstract: The Wilma L. West Library (WLW) acquires, organizes and retains literature and other media specific to occupational therapy and occupational science. Patrons may find material from related or supporting disciplines, such as rehabilitation, education, psychiatry or psychology, and health care delivery or administration as it relates to occupational therapy. The library's catalog is titled OT SEARCH and is available on-line by subscription. However, researchers can access it free of charge in the library. The full text of the indexed resources is not in this database; just the bibliographic information to identify the material and an author's abstract, when one exists. As available, OT SEARCH is adding links to sources for full-text copies. Currently OT SEARCH contains over 37,200 records of materials dating from 1910 to the present. The WLW Library is open from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, by appointment only. Appointments should be made at least twenty-four hours before the planned visit. Materials published since 1940 are available for interlibrary loan and the library is a member of DOCLINE. The "Guide to the Archives of the American Occupational Therapy Association" is available on the AOTF website, on www.archive.org and directly upon request form the Wilma L. West Library of the AOTF Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health. The Archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association The Archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is housed in a separate room adjacent to the library and is maintained by the library’s staff. This special collection includes: correspondence and early reprints of the founders of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy; minutes and reports from the Association's governing boards, the Delegate/Representative Assembly, councils, and committees; records generated by AOTA's national office staff; minutes and/or proceedings from annual and midyear meetings; early legislation and grants important to occupational therapy's development; reports and publications from early occupational therapy schools and programs; records and correspondence concerning AOTA's interaction with other organizations or agencies; photographs of the Association's leaders, of significant events in its history, and of occupational therapists working with patients in various settings. Holdings: The collection of the Wilma L. West Library and Archives includes: Over 4300 monographs, dissertations and theses; over 2200 photographic images; Archives: 168 linear feet. Journals: a few of our historical journals include: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1947-present; Archives of Occupational Therapy, 1922-1924; Maryland Psychiatric Quarterly, 1911-1922; Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation, 1922-1952; and WFOT Bulletin, 1978-present. For a complete list of the journals that are held in the library and are indexed in OT SEARCH, please visit the library's website: <a href="http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/index.asp" >http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/index.asp</a>. Please note: only selected articles from these titles are indexed. For a Guide to the Archives of the AOTA, please go to: <a href="http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/docs/otslit.pdf" >http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/docs/otslit.pdf</a>. Contact Name, Title: Mindy A. Hecker, Director of Information Resources and the Wilma L. West Library Contact Telephone Number: 301-652-6611 ext 2558 Contact Email Address: mhecker@aotf.org Web Site: http://www.aotf.org Collection Subject Strengths: History of Hospitals, History of Medicine, History of Preventive or Occupational Medicine [show all 7] Organization Type: Archive, Library, Museum Address: Karolinska Institutet SE-171 77 Sweden City: Stockholm Zip / Postal Code: SE-171 77 Country: Sweden Telephone Number: 8 5248 6828 Abstract: The Hagströmer Library is a research library as well as a museum of book history and scientific print culture. Dedicated to old and rare books in the history of medicine and allied sciences, the library was founded in 1997. The holdings comprise the historic collections of the Swedish Society of Medicine (founded in 1807), and Karolinska Institutet (founded in 1910), including medical books from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (donated in 1848). The Library also holds manuscripts and books from the Swedish Collegium Medicum (1663-1830), and deposited collections from the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society, Stockholm’s Institute of Metallography, and the Swedish Odontological Society. For further information, please contact Gertie Johansson, Librarian at: gertie.johansson@ki.se. Holdings: Some 40,000 volumes, including 12 incunabulas, and 16th - 20th century books, tracts, and pamphlets. An art collection with original paintings, prints, and photographs, including portraits of physicians and scientists. Contact Name, Title: Eva Åhrén, Director Contact Telephone Number: + 46 8 5248 6245 Contact Email Address: eva.ahren@ki.se Web Site: https://hagstromerlibrary.ki.se Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Botany, History of Cookery and Nutrition [show all 37] Organization Type: Archive, Library, Museum Address: 140 East 38th Street City: New York State Or Province: New York Zip / Postal Code: 10016 Country: United States Telephone Number: 212-889-1938 Abstract: From the birth of photography through the modern age, The Burns Archive with over one million historic photographs is best known for providing photographic evidence of forgotten, unseen and disquieting aspects of history. The cornerstone of The Burns Archive is its unparalleled collection of early medical photography, but it is also renowned for its iconic images depicting the darker side of life: Death, Disease, Disaster, Mayhem, Crime, Racism, Revolution and War. Over the past forty years, thousands of publishers, exhibitors, authors, researchers, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. Having produced dozens of books and having curated and contributed to frequent national and international museum and gallery exhibitions, The Burns Archive actively acquires, donates, researches, lectures, exhibits, consults, and shares its rare and unusual photographs and expertise worldwide. Holdings: Largest private archive of early medical photography (1847-1960), containing over 70,000 images related to the history of medicine, especially strong in nineteenth century imagery (daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, etc). Our library contains hundreds of original journals, especially those related to medical photography, 1865-1930. Several books and articles on various aspects of medical specialties have been published from the collection. Contact Name, Title: Elizabeth Burns, Creative & Operations Director Contact Telephone Number: 212-889-1938 Contact Email Address: liz@burnsarchive.com Web Site: http://www.burnsarchive.com Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Anatomy, History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia [show all 50] Organization Type: Archive, Library Address: Special Collections The John Rylands Library University of Manchester 150 Deansgate City: Manchester State Or Province: England Zip / Postal Code: M3 3EH Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: (0)161 275 3764 Abstract: The University of Manchester Library Special Collections has custody of an internationally significant collection of printed books, archives, manuscripts and visual materials. The Special Collections Division was created in 1972 by the merger of the University of Manchester Library and the John Rylands Library. Our holdings include extensive printed and archive collections relating to the history of medicine. The medical collections are held on two sites: the main University Library (post-1801 medical printed collections and medical archives) and the John Rylands Library (pre-1801 medical printed collections). SERVICES: Imaging service; written, email and phone inquiries. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10:00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. Thursday; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays and bank holidays. New readers will need to show evidence of identity and proof of permanent address. Holdings: Printed collections are based on the library of the Manchester Medical Society founded in 1834, and also incorporate the libraries of the Manchester Royal Infirmary and St Mary's Hospital. There are approximately 75,000 volumes including 2,500 pre1701, 19,000 1701-1800 and 54,000 post 1800. Archive collections include the Manchester Medical Collection, an assemblage of documents on the history of medicine in Greater Manchester from the 18th century to the present day; the medical manuscripts collection, which includes papers of Thomas Radford, Joseph Jordan, and Charles Clay; archives of local medical and health care societies including the Manchester Medical Society, the Association of Certifying Factory Surgeons, Association of Medical Officers of Health (North West branch), and International Society of Radiographers and Radiographic Technicians; and the personal archives of the Harry Platt, Geoffrey Jefferson, John Charnley, John Wilkinson, Ian Isherwood and Robert Stirland. Contact Name, Title: Julianne Simpson, Rare Books and Maps Manager Contact Telephone Number: +44 (0)161 2758749 Contact Email Address: julianne.simpson@manchester.ac.uk Web Site: http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Dentistry, History of Dermatology [show all 36]
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