Padhmabhushan Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil knowledge resource centre
Librarian's Profile.docx
College of Pharmacy library:
COP library is a very special place in the Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation campus, with its rich collection of books and journals, e-journals, CDs etc. in the field of Pharmacy. It is a most lively place on the campus providing a comfortable and friendly environment that enables learning and advancement of knowledge. COP Library offers the resources and encourages the thinking process, creativity, inquisitiveness and makes the leaning process more fruitful. The function of the library is to provide textbooks, references, periodicals research conducted till date on various subjects to students, teachers and researchers. COP library is fully automated library provides e-resources where students access library e-content to their mobile by using user id and password. The college library is automated from 2006. College uses Digisoftlib software (SyNchRonik). Nature of software is fully automated and with version 5.3. All books are bar-coded for circulation and administrative purpose. The library is having well furnished aircondion reading room. The library is under CCTV surveillance. OPAC system is available with one terminal in the library for searching library collection according to title, author, publisher and subject for easy assessment of available title.
Aim & Objectives of COP Library: The Library’s aim is providing effective information services to students; faculty members with improved and easy access to the latest information & projects and creates a healthy learning environment.
To provide a wide range of resources in varying formats to meet the needs of the students.
To develop an interest in reading through interactions that allow students to experience different Forms of literature.
To provide services and technologies to allow maximum access to information.
To provide facilities that are flexible and accommodate students needs and emerging
technologies.
Vision of the Library
" To be a knowledge hub providing efficient services".
Mission of the Library
" To expand the digital collection.
To increase usage of e-resources.
To promote reading habits of students.
To be a center for e-learning.
Library A Learning Resource:
Library is automated using integrated Library Management System:
The institute library has an “Advisory Committee” comprising of senior faculty members and is chaired by the Principal. The Library is enriched with more than 17500 library collection and subscribes 30 hard bound journals and periodicals annually. Library holds 317 M. Pharm research thesis in its collection. Library collection is organized subject wise on rack for easy access to the students and staff members. Library has good collection of books on pharmacy and allied subjects. Apart from this library houses more than 500 books on competitive exam. The library has a separate reference section having collection of number of reference books, which includes collective encyclopedias, year book, handbook and Pharmacopeias. Users are allowed to use these books in reading room only. Publications published by faculties are available. Question paper bank is also available. Library provides open access to under graduate and post graduate students. The internet and download facility is available to students and faculty members. Students can issue maximum two books per day.
E-resources for Students
Forthcoming conferences in the field of Pharmacy
Free online courses in Pharmacy Assistance