Bioethics Research Library Archives Audiovisual Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of audiovisual recordings related to bioethics, the bulk of which are recordings of lectures delievered at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE). This includes the KIE's Intensive Bioethics Courses and Advanced Bioethics Courses. The recordings are in a variety of formats, including audio cassettes, compact discs, DVDs, micro cassettes, VHS cassette tapes, 1/4" open reel audio, and other formats.
Dates
- Creation: 1974 - 2024
Creator
- Kennedy Institute of Ethics (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.
Extent
11.5 Cubic Feet (in 21 boxes and 5 reels)
Extent
254 Gigabytes (in 4 MP4 Video Files and 8 .MOV files)
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
Abstract
The collection consists of audiovisual recordings related to bioethics, the bulk of which are recordings of lectures delievered at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE). This includes the KIE's Intensive Bioethics Courses and Advanced Bioethics Courses. The recordings are in a variety of formats, including audio cassettes, compact discs, DVDs, micro cassettes, VHS cassette tapes, 1/4" open reel audio, and other formats.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into four series:
Series 1: Intensive Bioethics Courses (IBC), 1986-2012
Series 2: Advanced Bioethics Courses, 1988-1997
Series 3: KIE Lectures and Events, 1974-2006
Series 4: Other Bioethics Recordings, 1974-2001
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The bulk of the recordings found in this collection have not been digitized for access purposes. Please consult with the Bioethics Research Library for information on acessing the recordings.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Kennedy Institute of Ethics recordings were transferred to the BRL Archives starting in the 1980s. Other recordings have been collected over the years by BRL staff.
Processing Information
The recordings have been rehoused in archival-quality boxes when possible.
Topical
- AIDS (Disease) -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Abortion -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Bioethics
- Death -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Euthanasia -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Jewish ethics
- Managed care plans (Medical care)
- Medical ethics
- Medical policy
- Stem cells -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Terminal care -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Title
- Guide to the Bioethics Research Library Archives Audiovisual Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John Zarrillo
- Date
- 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Bioethics Research Library Archives Repository