Press Publications of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Identity Statement

Reference code(s)	: GB 1538 P
Held at	: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists   Click here to find out how to view this collection at https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/library-services/archives-and-heritage/archives/ ›
Full title	: Press Publications of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Date(s)	: 1993-2002
Level of description	: Collection (fonds)
Extent	: 8 boxes
Name of creator(s)	: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG

Context

Administrative/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.

Content

Scope and content/abstract:

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.

Access & Use

Language/scripts of material:
English

System of arrangement:

The records are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.

Conditions governing access:

Open.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Copyright is vested in the College.

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.

Archival Information

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.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Allied Materials

Related material:

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).

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Publication note:

Description Notes

Archivist's note:
Compiled by Clare Cowling, revised by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.

Rules or conventions:
National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.

Date(s) of descriptions:
November 2002