About Central Library

Knowledge Gateway

A Hub for Pharmaceutical Excellence

The Central Library of Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology (GNIPST) serves as the vibrant academic nerve center of the institute. Established to cater to the intellectual demands of students, researchers, and faculty members, the library houses an exhaustive compilation of textbooks, reference works, research monographs, and competitive exam materials.

Operating under an Open Access System, the library empowers students to browse shelves directly, fostering curiosity and self-directed inquiry. Fully automated with modern library management software, barcode scanners, and an Online Public Access Catalogue (Web OPAC), document circulation and catalog discovery are seamless and instantaneous.

Key Infrastructure Highlights

• Over 20,000+ volumes covering B.Pharm, D.Pharm, M.Pharm, and allied bio-sciences.
• Air-conditioned reading hall with seating capacity for over 150 users concurrently.
• Institutional memberships with DELNET, National Digital Library (NDLI), and J-Gate.
• Automated Web OPAC for online book tracking, reservations, and shelf locations.
• High-speed dedicated Wi-Fi and computing terminals for e-journal and database browsing.