Central Library
The NANDHA  MEDICAL COLLEGE& HOSPITAL ,Central Library is well equipped with Medical Books, Reference Source, CDs , E-Journals & E-Books ,Print Version National and International Journals. The Library has a carpet area of 5956 square meters and spread over two floors with separate reading halls for students and staff members. The centrally air conditioned with  automated library . A separate digital library with 40 computers having dedicated high speed internet connection is made available in the library premises. Library is providing a growing range of databases available in electronic form on the campus network. The library has fully computerized its collection, which could be accessible through OPAC
Library Infrastructure:

5956 Square Meter Area

300 Seating Capacity for UG


30 Seating Capacity for Faculties

3681 Books

20 National Journals and 22 International Journals

3000 E-Journals

Internet Section 40 nodes

Library service

• Circulation Service
• Reprographic Service
• OPAC
• Reference Service
• New Arrivals
• Digital Library
• Current awareness service
• CD - ROM Search
• Periodicals Service

 

Library Working Hours

Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 8am to 8pm
Circulation: 9am to 5pm
Digital & All Reference Section: 8am to 8pm

LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

• The library will be kept open on all working days from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
• Strict silence should be maintained in the library.
• Use of cell phone is banned in the library.
• Each students will be given two library card. Library books will be issued only on presentation of the library cards. Only one book will be issued per card.
• Reference books and journals will not be lent out.
• In case the card is lost, the librarian must be informed of the fact immediately in writing. A duplicate card may be got on payment ofRs.100/-(Rupees fifty only).
• Students should return the books on or before the due date. If a student fails to return a book on the due date a fine of Rs.5/per day will be levied, Sunday and holidays being excluded.
• In case a borrowed book is lost the latest price of the book will be collected from the defaulter with charges if any.
• Users must scan their identity card in the gate register system on entering and exit of the library.
• OPAC system gives the availability details of library sources; and also users can reserve the library documents.
• Users should avoid browsing social medias, downloading software, online shopping and using pen drives.
• Misuse of net is punishable. After usage, the users should shut down the systems properly.
• Users kindly place the library sources (books, journals, and magazines etc.)at the same place after perusal for proper maintenance.
• Books will not be issued to members on the ID card of others.
• Staff members and students should take care of the reading materials without causing damage of any sort like folding or underlining with pencil or pen.
• The borrower will be responsible for any loss or non-return of any books issued against his/her Library card.
• Books can be reserved for issue or for extended use if no other user has demand for the same book.
• Each member shall register in library automation during entry into library as taken of his/her acceptance to abide the rules and regulations of the library.
• The Librarian may refuse to issue books to those who violate the rules.

 

Library Resources

 

S.No	Details	Total
01	Text and Reference Book	3681
02	National Journals	20
03	International Journals	22
04	E-Books	295
05	CDs	50
06	WHO Publication	20
07	E-Journals	3000

Students & Faculty

Students / Faculty joining NANDHA  MEDICAL COLLEGE& HOSPITAL  are directly enrolled as member of NMCH library during the study/ work period. The following is the book borrowing eligibility of the students & faculty.

S.No	Category	No .of Book(s)	No .of Days
01	UG Student	2	7
02	Faculty	2	15