The Central library is situated near the Administrative Block (Principal Office) of the College and caters to the information needs of the Faculty, students and non-teaching staff of the college. Area of the library is 895 sq. m. and the seating capacity is 200. The collection consists of 23899 books. E resources are available through the consortium ONOS (One Nation One Subscription), a Central Sector Ministry of Education scheme, to provide access to 13,000+ journals from 30 Publishers, from January 2025 onwards.

Library membership is limited to teachers and post graduate students. The library has separate reading and reference sections. A book bank section is also functioning under a separate Government scheme for the benefit of the SC/ST students. Library follows Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme and is automated with the open source software KOHA.

Circulation Section

Circulation desk is the primary public service point in a library, usually located near the main entrance. It serves as the central hub for managing the movement of library materials between the collection and its users.

Borrowing & Returns: Managing the checkout (charging) and check-in (discharging) of books, and other materials. User Registration: Enrolling new members, issuing library cards, and maintaining borrower records.

Reference Section

The reference section of a library is a specialized area containing materials that are for consultation within the library premises only and are not typically available for check-out (non-circulating). This section is designed to provide users with quick, factual information or a starting point for research.

The primary function of the reference section is to provide direct, personal aid to users in finding specialized health information.

Reading Section

The reading section is a dedicated space in a library designed to provide patrons with a comfortable and focused environment for engaging with library materials or personal study.

These sections have evolved from simple tables and chairs into specialized "smart zones" .

There are two types of reading rooms are available.

1. Open reading room- Readers can bring their own books for reading here.

2.Reading inside the library- Readers can refer the library books only here.

Periodical Section

A periodical section in a library is a dedicated area for current and back issues of publications released at regular intervals (periodicals like magazines, newspapers, journals, newsletters), offering up-to-date information for research, news, and general knowledge, often with materials for on-site use but sometimes available for borrowing.

Our library has subscribed journals which have archival values as for future reference. Our library subscribes to 61 popular Journal and 3 Newspapers.

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🔍 List of Print Journals

E- Resources

Our library primarily uses the Central Government-funded e-journal consortiums such as NML-ERMED and ONOS (One Nation One Subscription )

NML -ERMED

The NML-ERMED Consortium (National Medical Library - Electronic Resources in Medicine) is an Indian government initiative under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, established in 2008, providing online access to crucial medical e-journals, e-books, and resources for government-funded medical colleges, hospitals, and research institutions across India, aiming to boost healthcare delivery by offering instant, round-the-clock access to the latest research for doctors, faculty, and students, reducing reliance on print and bridging geographical gaps in medical knowledge.

AccessMedicine is the collection of medical learning resources featuring hundreds of books, review questions, cases, videos, podcasts, infographics, interactive 3D modules and more across the basic sciences and clinical specialties.

BMJ E-Resources provide a comprehensive suite of digital platforms tailored for clinical practice, academic research, and medical education. Central to this collection is BMJ Research to Publication (RTOP), an interactive online program developed with UCSF that guides researchers through 57 courses covering study design, manuscript preparation, and international journal publishing. Complementing this research toolkit is BMJ Best Practice, which delivers step-by-step, evidence-based decision support at the point of care, and BMJ Learning, which offers thousands of interactive, peer-reviewed modules and clinical case scenarios to support continuous professional development and medical education.

BMJ RTOP

BMJ BEST PRACTICE

BMJ Learning

MedOne Education by Thieme is an interactive medical e-learning platform that provides complete online access to Thieme’s extensive textbook library, including its famous Color Atlases and Flexibook series across basic sciences and clinical specialties. Designed to support medical students, faculty, and clinicians, it features tens of thousands of high-resolution anatomical illustrations and clinical videos—easily downloadable for presentation and study—alongside interactive Q&A review banks and high-yield clinical modules.

This database is available only at the static IP addresses of the college.

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)

is a landmark initiative by the Government of India, officially launched on January 1, 2025, to democratize access to global scientific knowledge.

It creates a "one-stop" digital library that provides free access to high-impact international scholarly journals for students and researchers across India, effectively removing the "paywall" barrier that previously limited high-quality research to elite institutions.

Reprographic Section

Reprographic Section is a specialized unit within an organization, dedicated to the reproduction of documents and graphic materials. simple photocopying ,Scanning and printing facilities are available in the library.

Library charge a small fee for reprographic services to help maintain the equipment.

Book Bank Section

Book Bank Section serves as a vital academic resource within our library, currently housing a focused collection of 772 books. These materials are specifically procured using financial assistance from the SC/ST Department to ensure that students from these communities have equitable access to essential textbooks. To comply with the terms of the government grant, the usage and borrowing privileges for this collection are restricted to SC/ST students. This section operates on a long-term loan model, allowing students to retain core syllabus books for the duration of their semester to assist in their professional and academic development.

Literature section

The Literature Section of our library serves as a vibrant cultural hub ,currently housing a rich collection of 1,222 books housing an extensive collection of fiction, poetry, and prose primarily built through the generous contributions of our alumni and Student's Union. These gifted and complimentary volumes represent a bridge between generations, offering students a diverse range of perspectives beyond the clinical world. Recognizing the intense pressure of the medical curriculum, this section is specifically curated to provide a necessary "mental refresh." By stepping away from rigorous academic studies and immersing themselves in creative storytelling, students can effectively manage stress and return to their medical pursuits with a rejuvenated and balanced mind.

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