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AMCH Library


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Description
The
AMCH Library is intended to support the teaching,
learning and research at the American Medical College of
Homeopathy. In keeping with its mission as a research
library, the AMCH Library acquires primary sources and
unique materials. AMCH endeavors to develop a
comprehensive level of collection in homeopathic
medicine, an advanced level of study in alternative
medicine and an advanced level of study in conventional
medicine.
The American Medical College of Homeopathy Library plays
a central role in the development and mission of the
college. It provides a quiet respite for students in
class and a reference resource for students and
practitioners seeking knowledge in homeopathic medicine.
The AMCH Library is one of the largest homeopathic
libraries in the United States. It is housed in Phoenix,
Arizona an comprises over 2000 volumes, journals and
tapes. The library is a reference library and contains
many rare homeopathic books and journals dating back to
the 1870’s.
Usage
The library is utilized frequently by students at the
American Medical College of Homeopathy, practitioners at the
American Medical College of Homeopathy and by the Phoenix Homeopathic Study Group. The library is also open to the public from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. The location is 2001 W. Camelback, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85015; 602-347-7950.
Collections
The library is divided into the following collections:
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Alternative Medicine Collection
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Conventional Medicine Collection
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Homeopathic Collection
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Natural History Collection
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Rare Homeopathic Book Collection
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Reference Collection
The core of the library has been assembled from three primary donors:
Library Mission
The mission of the American Medical College of Homeopathy Library is to provide a multimedia resource center for AMCH students, AMCH faculty and members of the general public who are interested in homeopathy. This resource center will be innovative, responsive and proactive.
Phoenix CAM Library
AMCH is partnering with the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture to form a Complementary and Alternative Medicine Library in Phoenix Arizona. This library will be the first of its kind and will be both a local and national resource for those studying alternative medicine.
The homeopathic collection is expected to be the first comprehensive homeopathic collection in the United States.
For More Information
For more information about the AMCH Library contact the library at
library@AMCofH.org.

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