College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Library Committee.

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The Library Committee of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia became a standing committee in 1834. The by-laws of this year state that the Library Committee "shall attend to the increase and preservation of the Library...they shall purchase books and carry into effect all such regulations pertaining to the Library...and shall present a report upon its condition". At this time, the chairman of the Library Committee acted as the Librarian of the College.

In 1863, the Office of the Librarian was created, and the duties of the Library Committee were reduced to the "general supervision of the Library of the College". Also during this year, the Committee became responsible for providing an estimate of the Library's annual expenses. In 1870, due to an increasing demand for the Library's resources, it was decided that a member of the Committee would attend in the Library daily and receive an annual salary for his services. The Office of the Honorary Librarian was created in 1882; at this time, the Library Committee became responsible for appointing an "Assistant Librarian" who also served as secretary of the Committee. In 1935, the by-laws were again amended to state that the Library Committee "shall have charge of the Library of the College, its quarters, their furnishings, and such relics and collections as are not otherwise provided for".

In 1959, the Library Committee began to operate "under the direction of the Council" and became responsible for nominating both a Librarian and a Curator of the Library's Historical Collections. As of 1972, the Library Committee was no longer responsible for these nominations. In 1990, the responsibilities of the Library Committee were transferred to the College's Committee on Program.

From the description of Minutes, 1951-1981. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 145407010

The Library Committee of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia became a standing committee in 1834. The by-laws of this year state that the Library Committee "shall attend to the increase and preservation of the Library...they shall purchase books and carry into effect all such regulations pertaining to the Library...and shall present a report upon its condition". At this time, the chairman of the Library Committee acted as the Librarian of the College.

In 1863, the Office of the Librarian was created, and the duties of the Library Committee were reduced to the "general supervision of the Library of the College". Also during this year, the Committee became responsible for providing an estimate of the Library's annual expenses. In 1870, due to an increasing demand for the Library's resources, it was decided that a member of the Committee would attend in the Library daily and receive an annual salary for his services. The Office of the Honorary Librarian was created in 1882; at this time, the Library Committee became responsible for appointing an "Assistant Librarian" who also served as secretary of the Committee. In 1935, the by-laws were again amended to state that the Library Committee "shall have charge of the Library of the College, its quarters, their furnishings, and such relics and collections as are not otherwise provided for".

In 1959, the Library Committee began to operate "under the direction of the Council" and became responsible for nominating both a Librarian and a Curator of the Library's Historical Collections. As of 1972, the Library Committee was no longer responsible for these nominations. In 1990, the responsibilities of the Library Committee were transferred to the College's Committee on Program.

From the description of Records, 1846-1919. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 122540276

Relation Name
associatedWith Betton, Thomas Forrest, 1809-1875. person
associatedWith Bridges, Robert, 1806-1882. person
associatedWith College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Council. corporateBody
associatedWith College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Library. corporateBody
associatedWith College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Library. corporateBody
associatedWith College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Office of the Librarian. corporateBody
associatedWith College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Office of the President. corporateBody
associatedWith Duhring, Louis A. 1845-1913. person
associatedWith Francis Clark Wood Institute for the History of Medicine. Office of the Director. corporateBody
associatedWith Gross, Samuel D. 1805-1884. person
associatedWith Keen, William W. b. 1837. person
associatedWith Lansing, Dorothy I. person
associatedWith Lewis, Samuel, 1813-1890. person
associatedWith Medical Documentation Service (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith Mid-Eastern Regional Medical Library Service. corporateBody
associatedWith Mitchell, S. Weir 1829-1914. person
associatedWith Morse, Elliott H. 1916- person
associatedWith Ord, George, 1781-1866. person
associatedWith Packard, John H. 1832-1907. person
associatedWith Rhoads, Jonathan E. person
associatedWith Stillé, Alfred, 1813-1900. person
associatedWith Woodbury, Frank, b. 1848. person
associatedWith Wood, George B. 1797-1879. person
associatedWith Wurts, Charles Stewart, 1830-1907. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Subject
Libraries, Medical
Occupation
Activity
Medical librarians

Corporate Body

Active 1951

Active 1981

Active 1846

Active 1919

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