Help build a new collection or support on-going library operations through financial contributions. Contributions may be designated to purchase particular materials for the library.
Quick links to:
General Library Funds
Medical Heritage Center Funds
To make a Material Gift to the Health Sciences Library or the Medical Heritage Center, please visit the Material Gifts page.
Health Sciences Library general funds provide much-needed funding that will support all aspects of library services and resources.
Supports the development and on-going operation of the Library for Health Information (LHI), a consumer health-focused service of the Health Sciences Library.
The LHI, located within University Hospitals, has provided health information services to our patients, families and the Central Ohio community for 25 years. Your support ensures that we continue to provide free access to critical health care education resources to all, with a focus on traditionally underserved communities.
This fund impacts health information services for patients, families and the Central Ohio community.
The LHI, located within University Hospitals, has provided health information services to our patients, families and the Central Ohio community for 25 years. Your support ensures that we continue to provide free access to critical health care education resources to all, with a focus on traditionally underserved communities.
Currently focused on the library's EdTech Incubator (ETI), this fund supports innovative new library programs, resources, services and initiatives for education and clinical care.
The EdTech Incubator (ETI) brings together medical education technology expertise and equipment on our fourth floor. Your help is needed to fully equip this area and to continue the library's mission to advance innovation and foster education and research collaborations.
Visit the EdTech Incubator's website at eti.osu.edu.
The EdTech Incubator (ETI) brings together medical education technology expertise and equipment on the library's fourth floor. Your help is needed to fully equip this area and to continue the library's mission to advance innovation and foster education and research collaborations.
Visit the EdTech Incubator's website at eti.osu.edu.
Supports operational and physical costs of the Health Sciences Library in Prior Hall.
Gifts to this general fund support the day to day operations of the Health Sciences Library, staff training programs, student events and more.
Gifts to this general fund support the day to day operations of the Health Sciences Library, staff training programs, student events and more.
Ongoing need
Promotes staff development in the area of technology for the benefit of the health sciences community.
This fund enables Health Sciences Library staff to continue professional development in order to remain knowledgeable about technology improvements to better serve the health sciences community.
This fund enables Health Sciences Library staff to continue professional development in order to remain knowledgeable about technology improvements to better serve the health sciences community.
Ongoing need
Supports the purchase of library materials associated with the field of ophthalmology.
Established in 1948 with a gift from a personal friends of Dr. Albert D. Frost and added to by gifts from friends of Dr. Arthur M. Culler, both former chairs of the department of ophthalmology at Ohio State, the annual income from this endowment is used to purchase books and periodicals in the field of ophthalmology.
Established in 1948 with a gift from a personal friends of Dr. Albert D. Frost and added to by gifts from friends of Dr. Arthur M. Culler, both former chairs of the department of ophthalmology at Ohio State, the annual income from this endowment is used to purchase books and periodicals in the field of ophthalmology.
Ongoing need
The Medical Heritage Center (MHC) was founded in 1997 with the mission to collect, preserve and promote the rich health sciences history of the central Ohio region. Since its inception, the MHC has enjoyed the support of its founding partners, The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Columbus Medical Association (CMA), as well as the generosity of individuals dedicated to supporting the Center’s mission through financial donations.
If you would like to help the Medical Heritage Center in its mission through a financial gift, there are several options available to you.
For more information about how you can help preserve our local medical history and share it with future generations through a financial gift, please contact Judith Wiener, associate director Special Collections and Outreach, at (614) 292-9273.
To give to the Medical Heritage Center through Ohio State's giving website, please select the MHC fund of interest to navigate to the proper giving webpage.
Please visit the Columbus Medical Association Foundation to contribute to the Medical Heritage Center.
Checks made payable to the "Columbus Medical Association Foundation" can be mailed to:
Columbus Medical Association Foundation
c/o Ann Eliot
1390 Dublin Rd
Columbus, OH 43215
** Please indicate “Medical Heritage Center Fund” in the memo line of your check for donations to Medical Heritage Center funds.
Builds the collections, scholarships and public programming of the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Contributions made to the Medical Heritage fund are essential to support Medical Heritage Center programs and preserve historical collections that reflect central Ohio's rich health sciences history.
Contributions made to the Medical Heritage fund are essential to support Medical Heritage Center programs and preserve historical collections that reflect central Ohio's rich health sciences history.
Funds the annual John C. Burnham, PhD, Lecture in the History of Medicine and Science.
Established in 2000 with gifts from Marjorie Burnham, the income from this endowment is used by the department of history at The Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Medical Heritage Center, to sponsor the annual John C. Burnham lecture in the history of medicine and science. Lecturers feature world-renowned experts in the history of medicine and science, and are open to the public.
Established in 2000 with gifts from Marjorie Burnham, the income from this endowment is used by the department of history at The Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Medical Heritage Center, to sponsor the annual John C. Burnham lecture in the history of medicine and science. Lecturers feature world-renowned experts in the history of medicine and science, and are open to the public.
Ongoing need
Along with the Nathaniel R. Coleman Library of Medical Literature Endowment, this fund supports purchases of rare books, medical artifacts and furnishings for the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Established in 1991 from the estate of Marietta Comly in memory of Dr. Nathaniel E. Coleman, this endowment supports the purchase of rare books, medical artifacts and/or furnishings for the Coleman Memorial Alcove. The alcove and its resources are located in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library, and are available for use by the Ohio State community as well as the community at large.
Established in 1991 from the estate of Marietta Comly in memory of Dr. Nathaniel E. Coleman, this endowment supports the purchase of rare books, medical artifacts and/or furnishings for the Coleman Memorial Alcove. The alcove and its resources are located in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library, and are available for use by the Ohio State community as well as the community at large.
Ongoing need
Along with the Coleman Memorial Alcove Endowment, this fund supports purchases of rare books, medical artifacts and furnishings for the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Established in 1913 with a donation of 538 volumes and cash from Sarah J. Coleman, wife of Dr. Nathaniel E. Coleman, and Marietta Comly, this endowment funds rare book collection support in the history of medicine, medical artifacts and furnishings for the Coleman Memorial Alcove. The alcove and its resources are located in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Established in 1913 with a donation of 538 volumes and cash from Sarah J. Coleman, wife of Dr. Nathaniel E. Coleman, and Marietta Comly, this endowment funds rare book collection support in the history of medicine, medical artifacts and furnishings for the Coleman Memorial Alcove. The alcove and its resources are located in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Provides support for central Ohio nursing history projects and preservation activities in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Contributions made to the Friends of Nursing History fund support Medical Heritage Center projects and activities related to the preservation and archiving of nursing history in central Ohio.
Contributions made to the Friends of Nursing History fund support Medical Heritage Center projects and activities related to the preservation and archiving of nursing history in central Ohio.
Supports the Medical Heritage Center historical collections.
Established in 2002 with gifts from Paul S. Metzger and Lee Metzger, this endowment supports the Medical Heritage Center's historic collections, operations and public programming.
Established in 2002 with gifts from Paul S. Metzger and Lee Metzger, this endowment supports the Medical Heritage Center's historic collections, operations and public programming.
This fund is used to support nursing history activities in the Medical Heritage Center including the Grayce Sills archives and programming in nursing history.
This fund is used to support nursing history activities in the Medical Heritage Center including the Grayce Sills archives and programming in nursing history.
The Sills fund preserves nursing history at the Medical Heritage Center, making it possible to preserve, promote and provide access to the rich nursing legacy of central Ohio. Examples of use include support for the Grayce Sills archives as well as other nursing resources, the creation of nursing oral histories and support for the annual Friends of Nursing History lecture.
Supports professional development opportunities for library faculty and staff across The Ohio State University Libraries system.
Established in 2004 in memory of Barbara Van Brimmer, librarian and curator of the Medical Heritage Center from 1997 to 2003, this fund provides educational and travel support and opportunities for professional staff and faculty across The Ohio State University Libraries system.
Established in 2004 in memory of Barbara Van Brimmer, librarian and curator of the Medical Heritage Center from 1997 to 2003, this fund provides educational and travel support and opportunities for professional staff and faculty across The Ohio State University Libraries system.
Supports the annual James V. Warren, MD, Lecture in the Medical Humanities.
Established in 1998 with gifts from friends and colleagues of professor emeritus Dr. James V. Warren, this endowment supports medical humanities education, research and related programs in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library, including a lecture program.
Established in 1998 with gifts from friends and colleagues of professor emeritus Dr. James V. Warren, this endowment supports medical humanities education, research and related programs in the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library, including a lecture program.
Provides funding for the annual James R. Wright Jr., MD, PhD, lecture.
Established in 2019, this endowment funds the annual James R. Wright, PhD, lecture. Lecture topics include history of pathology and other medical history topics, including practices, technology, treatment and prevention of disease and institutional approaches.
Established in 2019, this endowment funds the annual James R. Wright, PhD, lecture. Lecture topics include history of pathology and other medical history topics, including practices, technology, treatment and prevention of disease and institutional approaches.
Provides support for the Robert M. Zollinger archives at the Medical Heritage Center at the Health Sciences Library.
Established in 1995 with gifts from friends and family of Dr. Robert M. Zollinger, this endowment supports the preservation of Dr. Zollinger's collection of writings, materials for research and memorabilia at the Medical Heritage Center.
Established in 1995 with gifts from friends and family of Dr. Robert M. Zollinger, this endowment supports the preservation of Dr. Zollinger's collection of writings, materials for research and memorabilia at the Medical Heritage Center.
(she/her/hers)
Associate Professor
Associate Director
Collections and Outreach
judith.wiener@osumc.edu
(614) 292-9273
Prior Hall 514
To give via check, follow the instructions below:
Make checks payable to "The Ohio State University Foundation" and mail to
The Ohio State University Foundation
PO Box 710811
Columbus, Ohio 43271-0811
Please specify the Fund # in the memo to ensure proper allocation.