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***** Apologies for cross posting ***** CILIP University College and Research Group (London Section) would like to invite you to the following visit: Royal Society of Medicine Library 1 Wimpole St Wed 17 May 2006, 2.30pm A maximum of 10 people can attend, so it will be on a first come, first served basis. The Royal Society of Medicine Library is one of the largest postgraduate biomedical libraries in Europe, which has been actively contributing to continuing medical education for nearly 200 years. The primary aim of the Library is to acquire current clinical and experimental research material in all the main specialties of medicine, as well as clinical practice literature. It also houses a large historical collection. The total collection contains well over half a million volumes; approximately 1200 current journal titles and over 10,000 historical journal titles. The visit will include a viewing of some examples from the Rare Books Collection, a Library tour and a talk from the Collection Management Librarian. There will also be a brief overview of the Society archives, with the Archivist. ***************** This is the second of three visits which make up a Consortium of Independent Health Information Libraries in London (CHILL) mini-series [http://www.chill-london.org.uk/]. The third UC&R visit in the series is: Royal College of Nursing Library Monday 12 June 2006, 2.30pm Further information will be circulated nearer the time ***************** If you are interested in attending, please contact Frank Norman [[log in to unmask]] With best wishes, Sarah ***************** Sarah Jackson Academic Liaison and Research Support Librarian (External Research Communities and National Initiatives) Senate House Library, University of London University of London Research Library Services Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU (t): +44 (0)20 7862 8498 (e): [log in to unmask]