Brian Greene Lectures, 1997-2002

Creator:: Greene, B (Brian), 1963-
Extent:: 2.5 linear feet (2 record cartons)
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: This collection comprises 85 VHS tapes of the lectures of Brian Greene, Fall 1997-Spring 2002.
Biographical / historical:: Brian Greene (Ph.D., Oxford University, 1987) is a leading theoretical physicist and string theorist. He has been a professor at Columbia University since 1996. He is chairman of the World Science Festival, which he co-founding it in 2008.

Acquisition information:

2013.2014.M201: Source of acquisition--Ellie Ransom, Mathematics - Math Library. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--2014-06-17.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Christina Cary (CC 2015), June 2014.

Finding aid written by Patrick Lawlor, June 2014.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in one series, by date of lecture.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The RBML cannot provide access to original time-based media material which has not been first been reformatted for preservation. Researchers are welcome to examine archival time-based media items and decide whether they wish to place an order for Audio/Video reformatting. If copyright and/or condition restrictions apply, it may not be possible to digitize a requested item. Please note that A/V reformatting is handled by an outside vendor and typically takes 6-8 weeks.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Terms of access:

The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Brian Greene Lectures; Box and Tape. University Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Columbia University Archives

University Archives Home Page
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535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:: Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.

Contact:: uarchives@columbia.edu

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