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About R2 Digital Library

Evidence-based content for clinicians, educators, and researchers

Rittenhouse — Celebrating 80 Years 1946–2026

80 Years of Health Science Expertise

Rittenhouse has been a trusted partner to health science libraries since 1946. From print book distribution to today's R2 Digital Library platform, eight decades of relationships with publishers, librarians, and clinicians inform every feature we build.

R2 Digital Library is an institutional content platform delivering peer-reviewed medical, nursing, and allied health resources to universities, teaching hospitals, and professional libraries worldwide.

Our Mission

We believe evidence-based decision-making depends on frictionless access to authoritative content. Our platform connects clinicians to the literature they need at the point of care, supports educators with stable course reserves, and gives librarians enterprise-grade discovery, analytics, and interoperability.

What We Deliver

  • Curated full-text books and references from leading publishers
  • IP, SAML, OpenAthens, and SeamlessAccess authentication
  • COUNTER 5.1, MARC 21, KBART, and OpenURL standards compliance
  • WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, VPAT documentation, multi-language support

Compliance & Standards

COUNTER 5.1
WCAG 2.2 AA
MARC 21
KBART
SAML 2.0
NIST 800-53
SOC 2 Type II
GDPR

Contact

For sales, support, or partnership inquiries, visit our contact page or reach out to your institutional librarian.