Library Sections

This section is mainly responsible for the circulation of documents in the library to the users. It plays a vital role as a bridge between users and the physical book collection, utilizing automated barcode scanners and circulation software.

Key Services & Responsibilities:

• Membership Registration: Issuance & renewal of library borrower cards.
• Issue & Return: Computerized check-out and return transactions.
• Reserve & Renewal: Extension of loan periods and reservation of issued titles.
• No-Dues Certificate: Processing clearance certificates for outgoing batches.
• Overdue Fine Collection: Maintaining transparent loan penalty records.
• Alert Services: Generation and dispatch of overdue reminders and pickup notices.

This section is mainly responsible for the subscription, procurement, and binding of print journals, trade magazines, and scholarly publications in pharmaceutical sciences.

Key Services & Tasks:

• Print Journals Access: Latest monthly and quarterly research subscriptions.
• Print Magazine Access: Healthcare digests, Pharma Times, and industry bulletins.
• Bound Volume Access: Multi-year retrospective archives for literature surveys.
• Reference & Research Support: Bibliographic guidance for student and faculty papers.

Equipped with modern PC terminals and high-bandwidth internet connectivity, this section manages access to electronic publications, interactive learning modules, and electronic archives.

Managed Resources:

• E-Books & E-Journals Access: Seamless navigation to 62+ OA journals & DOAB.
• Electronic Databases: NISCAIR, Bentham, PubMed, and ScienceDirect indexing.
• A/V Materials Access: Educational CD-ROMs, video demonstrations, & webinars.
• Question Paper Repository: Digital archive of previous semester university exam papers.