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- 1993-2002 (Creation)
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8 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Other than the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, produced by the Journal Department, production of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists publications was initially the responsibility of a designated member of staff within the Administration Department. As the function expanded in importance with the establishment of a RCOG Press and a College Bookshop in 1993, a Publications Office was set up within the department; in 2000 this office became the Publications Department. The department is responsible for publishing RCOG Press volumes and serials.
Archival history
In October 1998 the Publications Editor agreed to send one copy of all College publications to the College Archives for permanent retention. Some copies have also been transferred on an ad hoc basis from the College Bookshop and the Library.
GB 1538 P 1993-2002 Collection (fonds) 8 boxes Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , RCOG
Other than the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, produced by the Journal Department, production of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists publications was initially the responsibility of a designated member of staff within the Administration Department. As the function expanded in importance with the establishment of a RCOG Press and a College Bookshop in 1993, a Publications Office was set up within the department; in 2000 this office became the Publications Department. The department is responsible for publishing RCOG Press volumes and serials.
In October 1998 the Publications Editor agreed to send one copy of all College publications to the College Archives for permanent retention. Some copies have also been transferred on an ad hoc basis from the College Bookshop and the Library.
Copies of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Press Publications, 1993-2002, comprising publications and serials produced since 1993, namely RCOG Press miscellaneous publications, 1994-2002, including information pamphlets; The Yearbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993-2001; The Diplomate, 1994-1999; RCOG Guidelines ("Green Top" Guidelines), 1994-1999; Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines, 1998-2001; Personal Assessment in Continuing Education (PACE) Reviews, 1997-1999; The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,1999-2002.
For many years all publications transferred to the Archives were catalogued as part of the records of the creating department. Frequent administrative change, with consequent transfer of responsibility for publications from one department to another, has now made this method of classification impractical, so in 2001 it was decided that a separate series for publications produced since the formation of the RCOG Press in 1993 should be created.
Further accruals are expected.
The records are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
Open.
Copyright is vested in the College.
English
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists holds RCOG News and predecessors,1935-1999 (Reference: A4A); Register of Fellows and Members, 1946-2002 (Reference: A12/3); Annual Report,1932-1997 (Reference: A12/6); Trainees Newsletters, 1993-1999 (Reference: A19); British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1923-1998 (Reference: B5D); Published proceedings of study groups (with relevant meetings file), 1977-1998 (Reference: E4); Abstracts of proceedings of British congresses of obstetrics and gynaecology, 1924-1998 (Reference: E6A); bookshop catalogues of RCOG Press publications (Reference: A9); records of the Publications Management Committee (Reference: B25); minute book of The Diplomate Editorial Board (Reference: B26M); President's file relating to the establishment of the RCOG Press, 1987-1993 (Reference: A4/25/184).
Compiled by Clare Cowling, revised by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000. November 2002 Communications media Associations Books Guides Gynaecology Medical sciences Obstetrics Organizations Periodicals Professional associations Publications Publishing Publishing industry Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Press Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists x British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Surgery Information sciences
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Copies of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Press Publications, 1993-2002, comprising publications and serials produced since 1993, namely RCOG Press miscellaneous publications, 1994-2002, including information pamphlets; The Yearbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993-2001; The Diplomate, 1994-1999; RCOG Guidelines ("Green Top" Guidelines), 1994-1999; Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines, 1998-2001; Personal Assessment in Continuing Education (PACE) Reviews, 1997-1999; The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,1999-2002.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
For many years all publications transferred to the Archives were catalogued as part of the records of the creating department. Frequent administrative change, with consequent transfer of responsibility for publications from one department to another, has now made this method of classification impractical, so in 2001 it was decided that a separate series for publications produced since the formation of the RCOG Press in 1993 should be created.
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
The records are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright is vested in the College.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists holds RCOG News and predecessors,1935-1999 (Reference: A4A); Register of Fellows and Members, 1946-2002 (Reference: A12/3); Annual Report,1932-1997 (Reference: A12/6); Trainees Newsletters, 1993-1999 (Reference: A19); British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1923-1998 (Reference: B5D); Published proceedings of study groups (with relevant meetings file), 1977-1998 (Reference: E4); Abstracts of proceedings of British congresses of obstetrics and gynaecology, 1924-1998 (Reference: E6A); bookshop catalogues of RCOG Press publications (Reference: A9); records of the Publications Management Committee (Reference: B25); minute book of The Diplomate Editorial Board (Reference: B26M); President's file relating to the establishment of the RCOG Press, 1987-1993 (Reference: A4/25/184).
Finding aids
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
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Existence and location of copies
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Rules and/or conventions used
National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English