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The Library has one of the most complete vision science collections in the United States. The collection
includes nearly 10,000 books, 6,500 bound journals, 300 current journal subscriptions and over 500 audiovisual titles. The core subject area encompasses vision science including optometry, ophthalmology and all material relating to the eye. In addition, the collection is augmented with related health science materials. Patient education materials are also collected.
Historic materials are very important, particularly the 300 pairs of antique eyeglasses and early contact lens collections. The rare book collection includes volumes from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Indexes to the ophthalmic literature include MEDLINE, Ophthalmic Literature (an Elsevier ophthalmology print index, 1947-1998), Excerpta Medica: Ophthalmology (1947+ print version) and VISIONET, (1976+) from the Southern College of Optometry.
In addition to reference service, author assistance, current awareness journal service, interlibrary loans, and photocopying offered faculty, residents, students and staff, the library also offers its services to the community. Fee-based reference, interlibrary loan, and photocopying services are available to optical and ophthalmic companies, health care professionals, teachers, patients and others needing information on vision.
For additional information, contact the M.B. Ketchum Memorial Library, Southern California College of Optometry, 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831-1699, 714.449.7440, FAX 714.879.0481, library@scco.edu
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