The American Museum of Natural History - BISC member since 2002
The Library of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) was
established in 1869 with the founding of the Museum. Since that time
the Library has grown into one of the largest natural history libraries
in the world, with topics spanning the full range of the natural
sciences except botany. The Library's collection is rich in
retrospective materials, some going back to the 15th century. It
includes many materials that are difficult to find elsewhere. It also
includes the Perkin Astronomy Collection, transferred from the Hayden
Planetarium in 1997.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and Archives - BISC member since 2002
Each
year 8,000 of the world's leading life scientists are drawn to the
campus for Cold Spring Harbor Lab's Meetings, Courses, and Banbury
Conferences, where new findings and next steps in research are
communicated. The CSHL Press publishes textbooks, laboratory manuals,
and highly sited research journals. The Ph.D.-granting program at the
Watson School of Biological Sciences is training the next generation of
molecular biologists. CSHL also runs the Dolan DNA Learning Center,
where numerous middle and high school students have gained hands-on lab
experience.
The CSHL Library is home to a specialized collection of
books, journals, and electronic materials covering the disciplines of
molecular biology and biotechnology, cancer research, genetics,
neurobiology, bioinformatics and plant genetics. Our mission is to
provide our scientists, staff and graduate students, and meeting and
course participants access to a state-of-the-art scientific library.
The
CSHL Archives was created to house a repository of rare books,
manuscripts, lab notes, correspondence, photos, and reprints, providing
a glimpse into American scientific research and the work of Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory since 1890. Its goal is to preserve original material
relating to the history of molecular biology, genetics, and
biotechnology, and to make these documents available to the general
public worldwide.
Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology - BISC member since 2002
The
Ernst Mayr Library of the Museum of Comparative Zoology was established
in 1861 by Louis Agassiz, and renamed in honor of renowned evolutionary
biologist Ernst Mayr in 1995. It is one of the life science libraries
of the Harvard University Library system, serving faculty, students and
researchers. The Library is committed to being a leading resource in
the fields of natural history, zoology, paleontology, biodiversity and
comparative biology, evolution and ecology, and strongly supporting
molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, neuroscience,
genetics and bioinformatics. The Ernst Mayr Library collects
works at the graduate research level in zoology, animal behavior,
biodiversity, bioinformatics, biological oceanography, cell biology,
comparative biology, conservation biology, developmental biology,
ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, natural history,
neurobiology, and paleontology. Special Collections include older
natural history volumes and the archives of the Museum of Comparative
Zoology.
The Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - BISC member since 2002
For over a century, the MBLWHOI Library has been the intellectual heart
of the Woods Hole scientific community. Today the Library is
internationally recognized for defining current trends and practices in
marine information sciences and informatics ranging from oceanography
to biodiversity and biomedical disciplines.
The Marine
Biological Laboratory and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
maintain a vital partnership in the day-to-day operation of the MBLWHOI
Library. The Library continues to build one of the most unique digital
and electronic literature collection and resources in the biological,
biomedical, ecological, and oceanographic sciences. The Library has
broken the physical barriers of the charming village and surrounding
waters of Woods Hole, to serve the cutting edge bio- information needs
of affiliated researchers worldwide, often no more than a single email
message away.
In addition to serving MBL and WHOI scientists
daily, the staff and resources of the MBLWHOI Library are utilized year
round by the distinguished resident research and education programs of
the Brown University Ph.D. Program, the MIT/WHOI Joint Program, the Sea
Education Association, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Woods
Hole Research Center and the United States Geological Survey. The
Library also supports a unique summer population of visiting
researchers and students from more than 200 institutions worldwide.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - BISC member since 2005
Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Library is located in the Rockefeller
Research Building on 67th Street. MSKCC staff and patients can access
journal articles, databases and web resources. The Library supports the
Center's mission to improve patient care, support clinical and
laboratory research, and enhance education. We select, acquire and
provide relevant scientific and medical information. Customized
training programs are available to optimize access to information. We
are committed to outstanding service and to implementing innovations
that meet the needs of our users.
The New York Botanical Garden - BISC member since 2002
The LuEsther T. Mertz Library of The New York Botanical Garden is considered to
be one of the world’s greatest repositories of botanical and horticultural
literature housing published and archival documents that trace the development
of botany and horticulture from the twelfth century to the present day.
The collections reflect the evolution of plant study from its origins in
ancient medicine and agriculture to modern scientific pursuits including plant
genomics, molecular systematics, economic and ethnobotany and the conservation
of biodiversity. The Library’s holdings are particularly strong in
the areas of floristic botany, taxonomy and horticulture with a focus on the
Western hemisphere.
The Rockefeller University Library - BISC member since 2002
The
Rockefeller University Library, located in Welch Hall, has provided
more than a century of science information support to the Rockefeller
community. Rockefeller Research Institute was founded in 1901 by John
D. Rockefeller as the nation's first biomedical research institution
dedicated to training scientists at the cutting edge of biomedical
knowledge. The Institute became the University in the 1950's
when the degree granting program was formalized. The library draws upon
it's extensive collections in life sciences, the expertise of its
staff, and a wide network of consortial relationships to provide
effective and efficient scientific information support to the research
and education mission of the University. An in-depth history of The Rita and Frits Markus Library describes contributions to the university community.
The Science, Industry and Business branch of the New York Public Library - BISC member since 2008
The
Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), located on Madison
Avenue, is one of the specialized centers of The New York Public
Library. SIBL commits its exceptional resources and expertise
to providing open access to information in support of education,
research and entrepreneurial activities. In this leadership role, SIBL
delivers innovative information and education services, accelerates
access to networked information in science and business collections,
collaborates with external organizations and businesses, and fosters an
environment conducive to creative thinking and problem solving.
Wildlife Conservation Society - BISC member since 2009
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