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JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research with its commitment to learning has seven libraries which are committed to excellence in service and are learning centres with an excellent academic environment that facilitate learning and spark inquiry within learners that goes beyond the classroom.

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EBSCO Clinical Suite solution training program "Learn & be future-ready"

The EBSCO Clinical Suite solution training program, titled

"Learn & be future-ready”

The EBSCO Clinical Suite solution training program, titled "Learn & be future-ready," was organized across three venues at the JSSAHER campus. The sessions were held as follows:

Venue:  Gallery 6, JSS Medical College
Date:    12th August 2024
Time:   10 am - 12 pm

Venue: Auditorium, JSS Pharmacy College, Mysore
Date: 12th August 2024
Time: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Venue: JSS Hospital Auditorium, Mysore
Date: 13th August 2024
Time: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm

Mr. M. S. Srinivasa, the Training Manager, EBSCO Information Services (the official IEEE training partner in India) for Karnataka & Telangana states served as the resource person for all three sessions.

Dr. Sheeba Pakkan, Bibliometrician, JSS AHER who also was the workshop convener, began the program by seeking the divine blessings of His Holiness Swamiji. She provided a brief overview of the significance of the integrated library concept, the EBSCO remote access through Open Athens, and the EBSCO Discovery Service platform.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discovering new project/research ideas.
  • Tracking emerging trends in various fields.
  • Time saving in search of information relevant to assignments using EBSCOhost.
  • Efficiently retrieving the correct set of articles from a vast collection.
  • Understanding different referencing styles like APA and Harvard.
  • Organizing research information effectively.
  • Staying current in specific areas of interest through content and journal alerts.
  • Navigating and understanding HTML articles quickly.
  • Downloading and listening to articles for convenience.
  • Access resources 24/7 via mobile apps, Google authentication, and remote access.

Mr. M. S. Srinivasa narrated the best use of the “Discovery single search platform”. The results of which include - 7 library collections, EBSCO collections, full text articles from different leading publishers, results from books and book chapters, along with an interactive concept map for better filtering and search strategy.  He further gave an insight on to the whole EBSCO Clinical Suite Solution and the associated guidelines to follow, during the three consecutive sessions.

There is a plan to arrange a focused group programs in future which further enables the best use of this product.

JSS MC Gallery 6, 12/08/2024 - 10 am - 12 pm

JSS CPM Auditorium, 12/08/2024 - 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

JSS Hospital, Mysore Auditorium 13/08/2024 - 11.30 am - 1.00 pm

Three-day Library Workshop on “Utilization of E-resources and Enhancing Research Visibility”

Three-day Library Workshop on

“Utilization of E-resources and Enhancing Research Visibility”

On the occasion of National Library Week, a three-day Library Workshop on ‘Utilization of E-Resources and Enhancing Research Visibility’ was organized by the Library Committee of JSS AHER from 15th to 17th November 2022. at Shri Rajendra Centenary Auditorium, JSS Hospital, Mysuru. The primary objective of the workshop was to promote the use of E-learning, enhancing research skills, awareness of available E-resources in JSS AHER libraries, enable to acquire knowledge on current technological developments in research fields, to improve teaching skills and learning abilities and channelize development in Research.

The workshop was inaugurated on 15th November 2022 by invoking the divine blessings of his holiness Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and offering our pranams at the lotus feet of his holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. The inauguration began by an invocation. Mrs. Shobha SC, Librarian, JSS MC and Member Secretary, Library Committee, JSS AHER welcomed the Chief Guests, Principals, Officers of JSS AHER and all participants. This was followed by lighting the lamp by chief guests... Prof. T.D. Kemparaju, Former VC, Bengaluru North University, Bengaluru, Dr. Surinder Singh, Vice Chancellor, JSS AHER and Dr. B. Manjunatha, Registrar, JSS AHER. The chief guests addressed the participants on the significance of this workshop and appreciated the topics selected. The participants of the workshop were faculty, research scholars and post graduate students from constituent colleges of JSS AHER and Librarians from sister institutions of JSS Mahavidyapeetha.

The workshop began with the keynote address from Prof. T.D. Kemparaju. The three-day workshop provided an insight into a vast set of topics on understanding the approach to publications, importance of E-resources in enhancing research output, a glance on building research visibility, importance of plagiarism software in successful research, discussion on importance of citation and reference management. The session on Social Resilience was unique in this workshop. The views expressed in the workshop by the resource persons, and publishers were well appreciated by the participants. The presentations on various tools and techniques made the participants re-think ideas, which they embrace Instinctively in their day-to-day life. The sessions by all the resource persons were very thoughtful and engrossing.

The three-day library workshop ended with a Valedictory function.  The chief guests were Mr. C.C. Hiremath, Finance Officer, JSS AHER and Mrs. Kokila M.S., Deputy Registrar, JSS AHER, Mysuru. The Library Committee, JSS AHER, led by Mrs. Shobha SC, owes the success of the workshop to the able guidance of Dr. Surinder Singh, Vice Chancellor, JSS AHER, Dr. B. Manjunatha, Registrar, JSS AHER and the hard work put in by all the Librarians of constituent colleges of JSS AHER. Many of the participants came forward, spoke about their feedback on the workshop, and requested to frequently conduct more such workshops in future.

The workshop was also aired Live on YouTube on all 3 days.

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Two-day Library Workshop on "Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Best Library Practices"
 

Two-day Library Workshop on

Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Best Library Practices’
 

A two-day Library Workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Best Library Practices’ was organized by the Library and Information Center of JSS AHER, Mysuru on 5th and 6th May 2023 at JSS Pharmacy College, Ooty. The primary objective of the workshop is to enhance awareness on emerging technologies to manage library and its associated activities with the use of such technologies.

The workshop was inaugurated on 5th May 2023 by invoking the divine blessings of his holiness Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and offering our pranams at the lotus feet of his holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji. The workshop was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. C. P. Ramasesh, Former Librarian, University of Mysuru, Mysuru, accompanied by Dr. R. Sarangapani, Librarian, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and Dr. S.P. Dhanabal, Principal, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty lighting the lamp The chief guests addressed the participants on the significance of this workshop and appreciated the topics selected. Approximately 50 participants have enrolled from various states of India.

The workshop began with the keynote address from Dr. C.P. Ramasesh. The workshop aim to cover various topics – Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, Prevention of Plagiarism, Tools for Marketing Library Services and Institute’s Intellectual Visibility, Approach to Scientific Writing, Augmenting Library Services using Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Tools and Techniques in Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management System, Innovative Library and Information Services for Digital Literates.

On the occasion of this workshop, JSS AHER, Mysuru, specially felicitated Mr. Bomman and Mrs. Bellie, the caretaker couple of the Oscar Winning Documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.

The above report was published in the IASLIC NEWSLETTER of June 2023.

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“The Fundamentals of Health Research workshop” Prepare for your journey towards Publication

The Fundamentals of Health Research workshop

Prepare for your journey towards Publication

Conducting research is a difficult but important component in a healthcare professional’s career. Beyond research, attaining publications helps healthcare professionals establish themselves as thought leaders and innovators. Most importantly, research is critical for the betterment of science, improvements in patient outcomes and in the overall benefit of our society. Hence, clinicians, nurses and other allied health fields, although primarily focused on clinical care, are actively encouraged to invest time and effort in research.

However, many medical education programs around the world do not include a thorough and dedicated course on research. A large part of learning research skills is considered “on the job”. Our goal is to prepare budding researchers for the journey ahead of them. By establishing the need to conduct research in healthcare we help researchers understand that it is more than just an academic exercise. Once the need for research is established it is important for early researchers to understand the fundamental concepts, like, types of research, types of research output and the overall research as well as publication process.

The Fundamentals of Health Research workshop: Prepare for your journey towards Publication” was conducted by Natsha Gulati- Team Manager-Customer Success for JSS Medical College on 1st Dec 2023. The session was attended by approximately 20 researchers and recording was shared for later watch. It was conducted as part of the Elsevier Health Research Development program.

The workshop also aimed to sensitize young researchers to some of the challenges they are likely to face in the research and publication journey. Some approaches and resolutions that the researchers can adopt to mitigate the impact of the most frequent challenges were also discussed. We conclude with a positive, confident note to let researchers know that they are not alone, and they will receive plenty of support in this process.

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Training Program on SCOPUS & CLINICAL KEY
 

Training Program on  SCOPUS & CLINICAL KEY

Date: 3rd May 2024

Venue: Gallery 6, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, from 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Organized By: Library & Information Centre, JSSMC, Mysuru

Introduction:

In our ongoing efforts to bridge curtail the gaps between the library resources and its users, the Library & Information Center JSSMC, had organized a Training Program on the SCOPUS & CLINICAL KEY on 3rd May 2024 for faculty, Ph.D. students, and PG students of Pre and Para  Clinical departments of JSS Medical College and Dental College, Mysuru.
 

Objective:

The primary objective of the program was to create awareness amongst the faculty and students on SCOPUS & CLINICAL KEY to enhance subject knowledge within their respective areas and provide all the needed guidance, including the access.

Training on SCOPUS & Clinical Key

  • Resource Person: Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Customer Success Manager, ELSEVIER Health Solutions.
  • Mr. Abhishek Gupta conducted the session, demonstrating the creation of accounts on Clinical Key and SCOPUS. He also explained how to access e-journals and e-books in Clinical Key and utilize the SCOPUS indexed database.
     

Interactions were done to understand their challenges, pain points and pressing issues throughout their research journey and tried connecting the dots to support them with insights, analytics, and search strategy. I hope they found the session useful for their learning and research. Please find the topics covered during the session.

  • Why research is important.
  • Challenges in research journey
  • Why Scopus over other databases
  • Effective literature search with search strategy
  • How to build community with KOL/Authors for mentorship and collaboration
  • How to Identify right journal for publication
  • Reflect research outcome for Institutional ranking and decision making.
  • Q&A

Conclusion:

There were about  40 participants from both Medical and Dental Colleges including       faculty , Research Scholars and PG students had  participated in the  Training Program and was successful. The much-experienced resource person was able to  create an awareness and facilitate them to gain practical skills. We believe, this initiative will continue to further enhance the research and learning endeavors across the JSSMC academic community.

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Training program on CLINICAL KEY

Training program on CLINICAL KEY

Date: 11th  June  2024
Venue  : Respective Departments, JSS Medical College Hospital, Mysuru
Timings : 9.00pm - 4.00pm

Organized By: Library & Information Centre, JSSMC, Mysuru
Resource Person : Abhishek Gupta (ELS-HBE) 

To ensure effective utilization and engagement with ClinicalKey across various departments, we have conducted a comprehensive training and engagement to meet the specific needs of each department. The goal is to empower healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to leverage ClinicalKey effectively for their learning, practice, and research.
 

Departments

Training focus

Department of Radiology

Training sessions was focused on utilizing ClinicalKey to access updated medical textbooks, journals, and clinical guidelines. Emphasis was given on evidence-based practices, enhancing diagnostic skills, and staying abreast of the latest advancements in medical research

Dept of Emergency Medicine

Dept of Orthopaedics

Dept of ENT

Dept of Ophthalmology

We are confident that this department-wise training and engagement plan will facilitate the effective integration of ClinicalKey into daily clinical practice, research activities, and professional development across the medical college and hospital. By harnessing the power of ClinicalKey, healthcare professionals in each department can enhance their knowledge, improve patient care, and contribute to the advancement of their respective fields.

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Book Exhibition to commemorate National Librarians’ Day

Book Exhibition to commemorate National Librarians’ Day

On the occasion of National Librarians Day, JSS Medical College Library, in collaboration with the book vendors, had organized a book exhibition from 16 to 18th August 2023 in JSS Hospital, Mysuru and on 21st & 22nd August 2023 in Medical College, Mysuru. The primary purpose of the exhibition was to provide an opportunity to all faculty members and students to visit and get familiarized of the available latest editions of textbooks and references from leading publishers. This exhibition would enable them to recommend the books for procurement, thereby strengthening the collections both at central and in department libraries.

For the first time, JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing was also involved in this Book Exhibition.

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Training on ClinicalKey Database for Post Graduate students and Faculty members of JSS Medical College, Mysuru

Training on ClinicalKey Database for Post Graduate students and Faculty members of  JSS Medical College, Mysuru

Date : 26th, 27th April and 17th May 2023

A two-day training program was  organized on ClinicalKey Database for post graduate students and faculty members of JSS Medical College on 26th , 27th April 2023 and 17th May 2023 at JSS Hospital, Mysuru.

The training was conducted for every individual department separately so that it is focused and effective. The training involved a demo of the available resources and their usage. During the training session, the participants were made to register online, and remote access was provided to non-domain users too.  

The queries and concerns of all participants regarding resource type, login and remote access were addressed. Now most of them have registered and are aware of various features and effective ways of literature search. Elsevier was  requested to provide remote access to non-domain Email ID holders as well through REG ID and Password. This will be valid until they are associated / employed with JSS AHER. The list of non-domain email ids shall be provided to Elsevier upon receipt of the same from respective departments.

The response from the participants was very appreciative and am confident such awareness training will encourage the users to utilize ClinicalKey more efficiently and improve usage.

The training was organized for the following departments. The same training would be extended to the remaining departments based on their availability.

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Two Day Training program on "The Effective Utilization of subscribed E-Resources of JSSAHER"

Two Day Training program on

The Effective Utilization of subscribed E-Resources of JSS AHER

Date: 1st and 2nd February 2024

Venue: Sri Rajendra Auditorium, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru.

Organized By: All Librarians, JSS AHER, Mysuru

Introduction:

In our ongoing efforts to bridge curtail the gaps between the library resources and its users, the Library and Information Center of all the constituent colleges of JSS AHER organized a 2-Day Training Program on the ‘Effective Utilization of subscribed E-Resources’ on 1st and 2nd February 2024 for faculty, Ph.D. students, and PG students.

Objective:

The primary objective of the program was to create awareness amongst the faculty and students on the subscribed e-resources (such as Access Pharmacy, Medicine, Surgery collection, BMJ, the EBSCO Pharmacy collection, and SCOPUS & Clinical Key) to enhance subject knowledge within their respective areas and provide all the needed guidance, including the access.

Day 1 (1st February 2024)

Session 1: "Demo on Access Pharmacy, Medicine, Surgery collection"

  • Resource Person: Mr. G V Kishore, Account Manager, South & East, McGraw Hill, Access Pharmacy.
  • Mr. G V Kishore initiated the first session with a talk on "Demo on Access Pharmacy, Medicine, Surgery collection" He provided insights on accessing, and elaborated on e-journals and e-books.

Session 2: Demo on BMJ

  • Resource Person: Mr. R. Anand, Manager – Institutional Business, South India, West India & Sri Lanka.
  • Mr. R. Anand conducted the second session on "Demo on BMJ," explaining the process of publishing research works in journals and accessing BMJ.

Day 2 (2nd February 2024)

An awareness was created about the NDL membership and its data usage by JSS AHER IQAC team in coordination with all Librarians.

Session 1: Demo on EBSCO Pharmacy Collection

  • Resource Person: Mr. Divakar. Marketing Manager, EBSCO
  • Mr. Divakar demonstrated the downloading and usage of the EBSCO mobile app, along with explaining how to access the EBSCO Pharmacy Collection.

Session 2: Demo on SCOPUS & Clinical Key

  • Resource Person: Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Customer Success Manager, ELSEVIER Health Solutions.
  • Mr. Abhishek Gupta conducted the final session, demonstrating the creation of accounts on Clinical Key and SCOPUS. He also explained how to access e-journals and e-books in Clinical Key and utilize the SCOPUS indexed database.

Conclusion:

The attendance and participation from the faculty and students in this 2-Day Training Program was overwhelming, with approx. 598 participants, and was successful. The much-experienced resource persons were able to engage the faculty, Ph.D., and PG students throughout the sessions in fostering awareness and facilitate them to gain practical skills. We believe, this initiative will continue to further enhance the research and learning endeavors across the JSS AHER academic community.

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Session Description

Excellent (%)

Good (%)

Moderate (%)

Demo on Access Pharmacy, Access Medicine, and Access Surgery

65

34

1

Demo on BMJ

62

34

4

Demo on EBSCO Pharmacy Collection

46

49

5

SCOPUS & Clinical Key

65

34

1

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Saraswathi Pooja Celebrations

Saraswathi Pooja Celebrations

Saraswathi Pooja, dedicated to Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and art, was celebrated with enthusiasm at JSS Medical College Library. This annual event is significant for students and staff, symbolizing reverence for education and wisdom. The pooja takes place every year during Navaratri festival bringing together the academic community in a blend of spirituality and cultural festivity.

The library was adorned with vibrant flowers, traditional rangoli  and festoons. A beautifully decorated altar was set up for the pooja.

Students, faculty members, and administrative staff were invited to participate in the pooja.

The pooja celebrations began with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and senior faculty members. While delivering the introductory speech, the Principal, highlighted the importance of Saraswathi Pooja in academic and cultural life of the institution.

As per tradition, the idol of Goddess Saraswathi was decorated with colorful flowers and ornaments. As a symbolic practice the books were placed in  front of the Goddess indicating the pursuit of knowledge and creativity. Traditional hymns and prayers were recited, invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswathi. The rituals included offerings of flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity, along with the chanting of mantras.

On this auspicious occasion the prasadam, comprising traditional dishes, was served, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.

The Saraswathi Pooja at JSS Medical College blends traditional rituals with cultural celebrations. It served as a reminder of the values of knowledge and wisdom with cultural heritage that the institution upholds.

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Resources and Databases

Resources and Databases

Databases

DynaMed is a clinical decision support system that provides clinicians with evidence-based information for quick answers at the point of care.

EBSCO Discovery Service is an all-inclusive search solution that makes in-depth research easy.

Alternative Medicine Collection is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness 

Dental Collection is the definitive full-text research database for dental practitioners and researchers.

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Offer clinicians and students unlimited, anytime access to essential medical e-books. This subscription collection features thousands of hand-selected e-books designed for use in clinical settings, biomedical libraries and academic-medical institutions.

Life Sciences Collection is a leading full-text database for environmental studies. It provides hundreds of top environment journals covering ecosystem ecology, energy, environmental policy, sustainability and other related subjects.

Hospital Administration Collection provides comprehensive journal content detailing all aspects of health care administration and other non-clinical aspects of health care institution management. It is an indispensable resource for both health care professionals and researchers.

Medical Collection is the largest full-text companion to the MEDLINE index, providing medical professionals and researchers unparalleled access to 2,500 active full-text journals, including numerous top biomedical publications.

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Physiotherapy Collection is the definitive database for sports and sports medicine research. Providing hundreds of full-text sports medicine journals, it is an essential tool for health professionals and researchers studying fitness, health and sports. 

EBSCO Pharmacy Collection: India is a discipline specific database created exclusively for the Indian market. The database features a comprehensive collection of international pharmacy related content with a focus on Indian and South East Asian publications.​​

The repository is a service of the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research libraries. 

Discover relevant funding opportunities; Gain actionable insights on the funding landscape. 

Databases2

CBS Publisher's EduPort Global is an effort to ease learning through means of E-books, E-journals, databases, archives, assessment tools, teaching/learning tools compatible with phones, tablets, laptops etc.

Professional medical textbooks for the medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, and other health professional fields.

Scopus combines an expertly curated abstract and citation database with enriched data and linked scholarly literature across a wide variety of disciplines.

UpToDate offers a number of subscriptions and add-on products, allowing you to have the most up-to-date information and improve patient care.

Databases3

One of the largest and most authoritative collections of online journals, books, and research resources, covering life, health, social, and physical sciences.

Springer Nature advances discovery by publishing robust and insightful research, supporting the development of new areas of knowledge, making ideas and information accessible around the world.

Full Text Dentistry Journals Along With E-books & Videos

All products feature relevant, independently reviewed drug information to support safe medication decision making and help positively impact patient outcomes.

Databases4

AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill Education is an online medical resource that provides a complete spectrum of authoritative, trusted, and up-to-date knowledge.

AccessPharmacy from McGraw-Hill Medical is designed to meet the changing demands of pharmacy education and practice today. 

AccessSurgery from McGraw-Hill Medical introduces a whole new dimension to surgical education and clinical practice.

BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical journal, published by BMJ Group, which in turn is wholly-owned by the British Medical Association.

EBSCO Pharmacy Collection

Bibliometric database used to measure, evaluate, and track scientific research. The database contains scientific articles and other materials published in leading scientific journals.

SciVal provides access to the research performance of over 24,500 research institutions and their associated researchers, from 234 nations worldwide.

EBSCO SmartImageBase

Collections of thousands of medical images, animations and illustrations, across all specialities.

OPAC

Currently available to Staff, Students & their Parents

JSS Medical College

Phone: 08212548400
Notes:

Library Working Hours

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Description

JSS Medical College

JSS Hospital

1

Working Days

 

 

Monday to Friday

7:00am to 12:00pm

9:00am to 10:00pm

Saturday

7:00am to 12:00pm

9:00am to 10:00pm

2

Sundays and General
Holidays

7:00am to 12:00pm

9:00am to 1:00pm

The libraries are closed on General holidays / work for limited hours.
The hours are extended during examinations.

JSS Dental College & Hospital

Notes:

Working Days

Working Hours

Monday – Saturday

8.30 am – 11.00 pm

Sundays and General Holidays

9.00 am – 11.00 pm

1. The libraries are closed on General holidays / work for limited hours.
2. The hours are extended during examinations.

JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru

Notes:

Library Working Hours

Timings

Monday to Saturday

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

                                                                                           Note:   The library remains closed on general holidays.

JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty

Phone: 08212548400
Notes:

Library Working Hours

Timings

Monday to Saturday

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

                                                                                           Note:   The library remains closed on general holidays.

School of Life Sciences, Mysuru

Notes:

Library Working Hours

Timings

Monday to Friday

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am to 1.30:00 pm

                                                                                           Note:   The library remains closed on Sundays and general holidays.

Dept of Health System Management Studies Library

Phone: 08212548400
Notes:

Library Working Hours

Timings

Monday to Friday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

                                                                                           Note:   The library remains closed on Sundays and general holidays.