Issue 32 July 1999

Special issue on the Hargrave-Andrew Library

Background
Improvements to services
The collections
The services provided
Why Hargrave-Andrew?

Hargrave-Andrew Library

The Biomedical and Hargrave libraries have combined to become the Hargrave-Andrew Library.

The decision to merge the two branches was made in 1997, following the departure of a number of staff who had accepted the Monash package. The merger was driven by the need to continue to offer quality services and additional facilities despite the reduced level of staffing. When the University agreed to fund an extension to the Hargrave building, consultation and planning for a merger could begin.

Discussion with clients and staff on the implications of the merger took place during 1998. The groups involved included the Biomedical and Hargrave library committees, faculty boards, a refurbishment committee comprising faculty representatives and library staff, a restructuring working party and the NTEU. Planning of the merger continued throughout 1998 and the first half of 1999. The complete merging of the collection and services was originally planned for the 1999 mid-year break, but the extension to the Hargrave building was completed later than expected. The result is that although the collections will be merged during the break, the building of offices and other refurbishment needed to improve service areas and to enlarge office space will be completed later, probably by September.

Temporary display area for serials.
In the background is the new location.

serials display Library staff will endeavour to minimise inconvenience to clients during the internal refurbishment, which will commence with a new and enlarged lending services area. Library staff will relocate in stages as offices are completed.

Clients will be kept informed on the changes through the library web site, via email, and with printed flyers. Suggestions for further improvements are invited. They should be addressed to Marta Chiba, Hargrave-Andrew Librarian, email marta.chiba@lib.monash.edu.au

The Hargrave-Andrew Library’s new web site can be found at http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/hal/

Improvements to client services as a result of the merger include:

Additional discussion room.
New map room.
Extended and refurbished serials offices, current serials, display and reading area.
Extended access to electronic services.
Reconfiguration of Hargrave staircase to reduce crowding in front of Loans Desk.
An elevator to all floors to improve access to the collection for patrons with disabilities.
A separate toilet for patrons with disabilities.

The
Collections

From June 28, serials from 1981 onwards and all of the monograph collection including reserve material currently housed in the Biomedical building will be relocated to the Hargrave-Andrew Library (the extended Hargrave building). The 1980 and earlier Biomedical and Hargrave serials will be merged in the Biomedical building, which will now be known, as the Hargrave-Andrew Annex.

The Services Provided

Hargrave-Andrew Library	Hargrave-Andrew Annex
Loans of all science, technology, engineering, medicine and computing books. Loans of 1981 and later serials. Networked databases, e-journals and Internet access. Study and discussion areas. Photocopying facilities. Reserve collection. Full reference service. All hours return chutes. Normal library hours.	Loans of all 1980 and earlier serials in science, technology, engineering, medicine and computing. Networked databases, e-journals and Internet access. Study and discussion areas. Photocopying facilities. Return of items borrowed from the Annex only. Hours 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday only.

Two views of the new Hargrave-Andrew Library
looking from the rear of the building	looking from the front of the building

Why Hargrave-Andrew?

Professor Richard Roderick Andrew (1911-1994) was a foundation member of the Interim Council planning the establishment of Monash University and full time founding Dean of the Faculty of Medicine from 1960 until 1976. His background included medical training at Melbourne University, a position as a respected consultant gastroenterologist and Honorary Physician at the Alfred Hospital, and pioneering work on malaria control during his distinguished military service from 1939 to 1946.

As Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Andrew, an enthusiastic and energetic leader, brought together a very strong group of foundation professors, with whose advice and support he went on to build a world class medical school at Monash.

After his term of office at Monash, Professor Andrew became Director of Post Graduate Medicine at St Francis Xavier Cabrini Hospital. He continued his association with the Baker Medical Research Institute, he served on the Council of Australian National University, and was involved with the Australian-American Educational Foundation (Fullbright), administering scholarships and fellowships.

Controversial issues such as medical education, medical manpower, doctors' salaries, socialised medicine, and involvement in Vietnam were all strongly debated by Professor Andrew over the years. He also maintained his intellectual interest in medical history and research.