The School of Pharmacy at the School of Pharmacy boasts a well-managed, well-stocked, and fully computerized central library with an impressive collection of over 37,177 text and reference books specifically focused on Pharmacy. The library continuously updates its collection with the latest publications in the field of Pharmacy. In addition to books, the library subscribes to a wide range of periodicals and research journals related to Pharmacy.
Our library offers access to numerous online e-resources through Delnet and Jgate, enabling users to access more than 5,500 online e-journals and over 33,000 e-books covering various subjects in Pharmacy. The central library also houses a collection of previous question papers, available for use by students and faculty members of the School of Pharmacy.
All library collections have been digitized using advanced library management software, Accsoft 2.0. This fully automated system provides various services to users, including automated book issue and return, information retrieval using search operators, author, title, and subject searching, database searching, bibliographic services, and access to a serial database. Additionally, the library offers Internet access through a number of networked computers via LAN, allowing users to retrieve various online learning resources. The reading room is stocked with popular magazines, regional and national newspapers, both daily and weekly.
The library also maintains a modest collection of digital resources, including CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. To support students from economically weaker sections, the library has a Book Bank Cell that issues textbooks for the entire session. The central library also organizes user orientation sessions for new students to familiarize them with library systems and procedures.
School of Pharmacy Central Library
The Central Library at School of Pharmacy offers the following facilities and services for the benefit of the students and faculty members:
- Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC): Easily search and locate books and other materials within the library.
- Automated Book Circulation: Streamlined check-out and return process for library materials.
- Access to Online E-Resources: Extensive collection of e-books and e-journals available for research and study.
- Comprehensive Book Collection: Multiple copies of essential and recommended texts for Pharmacy courses, along with Engineering, Management, Sciences, and Commerce.
- Reference Materials: A wide range of reference books, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, yearbooks, and specialized subject references.
- Research Journals and Periodicals: Selected printed research journals, popular magazines, and newspapers available in the reading room.
- Dedicated Reading Section: Quiet and comfortable area for focused study.
- Leisure Reading: Books for leisure, including fiction, biographies, short stories, and competitive examination preparation materials.
- Free Internet Browsing: Accessible internet for research and academic purposes.
- Photocopying Services: Available for all students and faculty.
- Wi-Fi Internet: Wireless internet connection throughout the library for convenience.
Library Administration
There is a Library Advisory Committee which is formed as per the guidelines of the Managing Director of School of Pharmacy. The current formation of the Committee as per guidelines is:
- Chairperson: Principal: Dr. K.C. Mahajan
- Member Secretary: Mr. Sharad Kumar Kaushik, OSD
- Members:
- Sanjeev Tiwari, Librarian
- Sanjay Pandey, Professor, MBA
- Sudhir Meshala, Assistant Professor, CSE
The library committee provides advice and suggests new ideas to the librarian from time to time for the improvement of the Central Library facilities and services. Library matters are discussed and approved in the Library Committee meetings before execution.