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ALISS (Association of Librarians and Information professionals in the Social Sciences).  Visit to Queens Square Library 13th April 3.00-4.30pm

 

http://www.alissnet.org.uk are pleased to announce an opportunity to visit the 

 

The Queen Square Library , Museum and archives

is a joint resource between the UCL Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and is the recognised specialist Library for Neurology within the University of London. The Library’s collection primarily covers neurology, neurosurgery and neuroscience. The printed collection is composed of approximately 15,000 bound journals, 63 current print journal subscriptions, 18,500 books and monographs, including a unique collection of 3,000 specialist, rare and historical books and papers.

 

The Library also houses and manages a fascinating and unique collection of archives belonging to the National Hospital, including 1,500 volumes of case notes dating from the founding of the Hospital in 1860, as well as minute books, photographs, maps and plans. The Library holds regular exhibitions showcasing the contribution of key figures from Queen Square’s history. Further details can be found on the Queen Square Archives website: http://www.queensquare.org.uk/archives

 

Address:

Queen Square Library, Archive & Museum

UCL Institute of Neurology & The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH)

1st Floor, 23 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG.

 

Details of how to get here can be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/library/lib-info#contact

 

 

The visit will offer the opportunity to view and find out more about the collection as well as to meet staff

There is no charge for aliss members

Non members £5

To  reserve a place please contact:

Heather Dawson

ALISS Secretary

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British Library of Political and Economic Science

10 Portugal Street

London

WC2A 2HD