The College has a centrally air-conditioned library, with an impressive collection of books and journals. There are separate reading rooms for students where they can study up till late hours. The library is equipped with multiple computer stations with LAN and Internet connectivity. Online access to journals is available through the computers connected to internal LAN.

LIBRARY COLLECTION

The library collection comprises of books, journals, theses and e-journals, e-Books. Books are arranged on shelves according to the Dewey Decimal Scheme of classification. Current journals and back volumes of journals are arranged on shelves in alphabetical order by title. Within each title, the journals are arranged in chronological order. The total collection of the library books/journals as on 31.12.2024 is as follows:

 

NEWSPAPERS

 

CENTRAL LIBRARY RULES

I. MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to Faculty, staff and students of ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital.

* Paramedical staff includes Lab technicians, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Radiographers, Physiotherapist, etc.

1. Membership of persons working in ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital is restricted to the period they are on the payroll of ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital. They shall have to obtain a ‘Clearance Certificate’ from the Library before leaving the institution after surrendering library cards/ membership ID Card issued to them
2. Other category of staff of the institution can use library material within the library only.

 

II. ISSUE & RETURN

Reading material will be issued and returned as per specified timings only. Duration of loan will be as follows:

 

III. TIMINGS

1. Main library (issue and return): Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 9.00 pm
   Saturday    - 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
2. Reading Room: 24x7

IV. E-SERVICES

1. Internet use and online journal access are available to all students, faculty and staff of ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital.
2. User will be allowed entry with valid Library card or College ID Card only
3. All users are required to make LEGIBLE entry in the register kept for this purpose
4. User is NOT ALLOWED to make any change in the setting of PC, adding any executable programs, deleting files, etc.
5. User should not remove/ damage any hardware, wire etc. or interchange keyboard, mouse etc.
6. Downloading of software other than required for academic purpose is not allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

V. GENERAL RULES

1. Entry to the library and / or reading room is allowed to persons carrying Library cards, or Identity Cards of ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital or associated institutions
2. The Library has an open access system with all the shelves properly labeled with subject citations.
3. Reference reading material is to be taken from shelves by members themselves. Help of library staff can be requested for volumes which are out of reach. The reading material should be left on the reading table after use, for the library staff to stack properly.
4. Personal books are not allowed within the main library. Notebooks and writing material are permitted. Bags are not allowed. Issued books/ journals cannot be taken back inside the library.
5. Personal reading materials are permitted in the designated reading rooms.
6. The administration reserves the right to ask any user who is not complying with library rules and/ or not carrying the library card / ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital Identity Card to leave the library or even cancel the membership.

 

VI. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS

A library member can:

1. Consult reference books within the library
2. Use reading room to study (personal books allowed)
3. Borrow one book/ journal/ thesis per card
4. Use internet facility (for academic purpose)
5. Permanent faculty members can get up to 4 books under the Faculty Scheme for long term issue

 

Duties of members

1. Always carry your ABVIMS, Dr RML Hospital / Library I Card when coming to the library
2. Do not damage any material in the library
3. Do not tear, fold or underline pages of books, journals or magazines
4. Inform Library-In-charge if anyone is found involved in any suspicious activity in the library premises
5. Maintain silence in the library premises
6. Return documents on time
7. Do not displace documents from its position on the shelves, if not required for consultation
8. Be polite and gentle in your demeanor
9. Borrowers have to observe the physical condition of the books/ journals before borrowing and return them in the same condition. Any damage at the time of issue should be informed to the issuing staff, otherwise they will be held   responsible for any damage noticed at the time of returning
10. Keep your library, including the lawns outside, clean. Drop all the litter in the litter bins provided inside the reading rooms and around the library lawns
11. Eatables items are not allowed inside the library.   

 

VII. DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARIES

Books requisition by HOD for their departmental library are issued permanently to their conclude department. A proper record will have to be kept by the department for these books and department will be responsible for them.

VIII. LINK TO ACCESS JOURNALS FROM ERMED CONSORTIUM

http://www.ermed.in/journals.aspx

 

List of Journals to be subscribed under NML-ERMED Consortium for the Calendar Year 2023

 

List of Journals procured by our Library for the year 2024 (Print-Only)

 

Some useful online links:

Online Access Books & Journals

• ERMED – (https://www.ermed.in/)
• Elsevier’s -Clinical Key: (www.clinicalkey.com)
• Wolters Kluwer :(http://ovidsp.ovid.com/autologin)
• BMJ Resources: -
  • ​BMJ Best Practice: ( http://bestpractice.bmj.com/)
  • BMJ Learning: (http://new-learning.bmj.com/)
• Thieme Medone Education :- (https://medone.thieme.com/)
• ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) : (https://www.onos.gov.in/)

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