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Request for Proposals

       A History of Duke University Medical Center and Health System

I.    Background:

      Duke University Medical Center and Health System have become
nationally and internationally renowned leaders in patient care, research,
and education.  As DUMC/DUHS approaches its 75th anniversary, we need to
capture the rich history of the growth and development of this premiere
institution, including the role of many leaders in expanding and enhancing
its core mission.

II.   Parameters of the Book:

      Content:  The book will be a history of Duke University Medical
Center and Health System (DUMC/DUHS), describing the environment that
stimulated its creation, and tracing the development and growth of the
institution to its present standing.  The acceptable manuscript will place
Duke University Medical Center's achievements within the context of the
business, political, social, scientific and health care developments of the
time that affected the institution's course.  The book will focus on the
years not covered by previous histories.  It is also important that the
book address the role of the Duke family and its continuing importance in
the Medical Center and DUMC/DUHS involvement in the local Durham community.

      A publisher (e.g., a university press or self publication) will be
sought for this book by DUMC; while the involvement of the author will be
important in the process, the author will not be responsible for securing a
publisher.

      Style:  The book should be objective, historically accurate, and well
researched and illustrated.  The book should be conversational in tone,
engaging to the lay reader with a limited knowledge of the medical world
and written to capture the institution's personality and culture.

      Timetable:  The book must be completed to the satisfaction of the
DUMC Administrative steering committee within 28 months of the execution of
a contract.  As part of the contract, a 2,500 to 5,000 word historical
overview will be written by the author by December 1, 2004 for use in a
brochure by DUMC during its 75th anniversary.  With the approval of the
editorial committee, scholarly articles concerning the history of DUMC/DUHS
also may be submitted to journals by the author during the period of the
contract.

      Resources:  The author will have reasonable access to all DUMC
faculty and staff, historical records housed in the Medical Center Library,
Archives, and other departments, and the assistance of the Library staff,
archivist and staff in other areas of the institution.  The author will not
have access to data in any patient charts, the official personnel records
of present or former members of the faculty and staff, or records deemed of
a confidential nature.

Office space and computer equipment will be provided within the Medical
Center Library.  Additional space will be available in the Medical Center
Archives for research and use of archival documents.  Additional support
will be provided for related supplies, oral history transcription, and
other expenses.

The position of historian may be treated on a contract basis or become a
temporary full-time employee of Duke University for the duration of the
project.  This will be negotiated with the final candidate.

      Role of the Steering Committee:  The steering committee of the
history will select the author and monitor progress via regular meetings
with the author.  The committee chair and/or members will be available for
advice and consultation with the author when needed.

      The committee will approve the theme, general direction and proposed
outline of contents for the book.  As details emerge, the committee will
review and approve drafts of the contents and chapters, and review and give
final approval of the manuscript.

      Copyright:  Duke University will hold the copyright to the history,
as a work made for hire.  Duke University reserves the right to reproduce
the book as a whole or in part in any medium, but will routinely grant
permission to the author to use parts of the book in other publications by
the author, so long as Duke University and the book are properly
acknowledged.  Duke University will make certain that all versions of the
book as a whole will show the name, academic credentials and affiliation,
if appropriate, of the author in a prominent location.

III.  Application Process:

      Applicants should submit a resume of professional and writing
experience, a portfolio of writing examples, three professional references,
and a description of any special experience, skills or resources they bring
to this project.  At least one published book or journal article of
comparable nature and magnitude is expected.  A proposed budget and a
description of the expected extent of other commitments during the contract
period should be included.

      The deadline for the receipt of proposals is 5:00pm on Friday, August
16, 2002.  Other credentials being equal, preference will be given to
professional historians of medicine, science or technology.  The Duke
University Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

      Submit applications to:

            Suzanne Porter
            Chair, Search Committee
            Medical Center Library
            DUMC Box 3702
            Durham, NC  27710

Questions for clarification may be submitted to:  Suzanne Porter,  (919)
660-1143, or porte004@mc.duke.edu.
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