| Particulars | Grand Total |
|---|---|
| Books | 30927 |
| Compact Discs | 2779 |
| Video cassettes | 183 |
| Theses and Dissertation | 1574 |
| E- Journals | 644 |
| E-books | 1264 |
| Printed journals | 256 |
| Back Volumes of Journals | 9468 |
| Online Databases (Clinical key, Scopus and Knowledgegine) | 05 |
Details of Library Infrastructure / Building / Man Power
| Total built up area of library (in sq. feet) | 34483 sq.ft (3206 Sq Mtrs) |
| Reading room (reference) | 256 seating capacity |
| Reading room (general) | 148 seating capacity |
| Personal Reading Room | 234 seating capacity |
| Number of staff in library | 16 |
| Location | Ground and First Floor |
| Floor Spaces | General Reading/area, Own Book Reading Room, Section, Reference, Stack Section, Project Report, Book Bank, Digital Section, Old Book section Wash Room, PG Reading Room, Staff Reading Room. |
| Annual budget | 245 Lakhs (2020-21) |
| Advisory Committees |
One at Institutional Level:-Chaired by Principal, Vice Principals All Hod’s, PG/UG Student Representatives, Librarian (Member Secretary) One at Institutional Level:-Chaired by Principal, Vice Principals All Hod’s, PG/UG Student Representatives, Librarian (Member Secretary) |
| Management Procedures | To bring Quality Management system in library, Three Standard Operating Procedures are framed: -Library Membership, Library Acquisition nd Library Services. |
| Acquisition policy | List of books selected by Staff/students/Librarian --> Approval -->Institutional Library Committee--> Approval--> University Library Committee --> Approved --> Librarian for procurement. |
| Classification | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Circulation system | Browne system of circulation |
| Cataloguing | AACR2 rules of cataloguing |
| Software | EASYLIB |
| Retrieval Tools | OPAC / User Manual |
| ICT in the library | Computers - 60 Printers Cum Scanner - 03 Server - 01 Bandwidth - 1 GB per second Campus Wi-Fi access |
| Membership | Staff & students (current academic year) of the College Note: Faculty & Students of JSS University / Visitors allowed on request |
| Services | Reference, Lending, Book Bank, Internet services, Digital library Photocopying, Display new arrivals, Question Bank |
| Student Support | Reference service, Library Brochures, User Training to use online databases The hospital library and Department library is an extension of the college library and it was established in the year 1997 for the benefit of clinical faculties, post Graduate students and house surgeons and with wifi facility |
| Best Practices | Staff /Student representation in Library Committees, user orientation Programme and workshop |
| Strength | Information Resources, Best Practices, Spacious well-lit Reading Hall Library Budget, Management support, Active interaction between Staff/Students and Library Staff |
| Future Initiatives | Creation of Institutional Repository Creation of library Portal in University website |
The library provides access the online database
Scopus - Citation and Abstract Database is the abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature and scientific journals, books and conference, proceedings. Delivering a comprehensive overview of the worlds research output in the field of science, technology, medicine, social science and arts and humanities, Scopus features smart tools to tract, analyze and visualize research, scopus has 66 million records dating back to 1823, 72% of these containing reference dating from 1996. It covers 22748 peer reviewed journals, 558 book serials 320 trade journals, 707 million conference papers and 28 million patents. etc
Clinical Key Online Full text Online Database covered 1100+ full text books, 650+ full text Journals, 4500+ pharmacology monographs, 10000+ patient education handouts, 4500+ practice guidelines, 13000+ medical and surgical videos, MEDLINE indexed Abstract and etc
Knowledgegenine-Abstract Database to 3600+ e-journals, electronic corporate databases, news papers etc., and the library utilizes IT extensively to ensure that resources are accessible from anywhere at any time.
AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill Education is an online medical resource that provides a complete spectrum of authoritative, trusted, and up-to-date knowledge. 140 core medical titles for all medical specialties and basic sciences, 430 cases for internal medicine and family medicine board review (FM), Practice-based learning, Over 140 Vanderbilt Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Curriculum (VIMPC) cases, Hundreds of pathophysiology, basic sciences, and advanced clinical practice cases, 700 procedure, diagnostic test, physical exam, patient communication, and lecture videos etc.
AccessSurgery from McGraw-Hill Medical introduces a whole new dimension to surgical education and clinical practice. Updated regularly, this comprehensive online surgery resource enhances medical knowledge and delivers quick answers to surgical inquiries – all in one place. It covered leading 54 surgical leading textbooks like, Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery and Zollinger’s Atlas of Surgical Operations etc., Instructional videos, 16,000+ high quality full-color images , Interactive Board Review, ABSITE Slayer‘s 300+ multiple choice Q&As and 1,000+ quick-hit and etc.,
AccessPharmacy AccessPharmacy from McGraw-Hill Medical is designed to meet the changing demands of pharmacy education and practice today.
Alt HealthWatch Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness
BMJ BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical journal, published by BMJ Group, which in turn is wholly-owned by the British Medical Association.
Dentistry & Oral Science Source Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source is the definitive full-text research database for dental practitioners and researchers.
DyanMed 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 (EDS) EBSCO Discovery Service is an all-inclusive search solution that makes in-depth research easy.
eBook Medical Collection 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.
Environment Complete Environment Complete 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.
Health Business Elite Health Business Elite 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.
MEDLINE Ultimate MEDLINE Ultimate 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.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text SPORTDiscus with Full text 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.
Web of Science Bibliometric database used to measure, evaluate, and track scientific research. The database contains scientific articles and other materials published in leading scientific journals.
Research Connect (Digital Commons) The repository is a service of the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research libraries.
Funding Institutional Discover relevant funding opportunities; Gain actionable insights on the funding landscape.
UpToDate UpToDate offers a number of subscriptions and add-on products, allowing you to have the most up-to-date information and improve patient care.
CBS e-Textbooks 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.
Pediatric Dentistry Journal Pediatric Dentistry is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry The European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry is published quarterly and includes clinical and research articles in subjects such as prosthodontics, operative dentistry, implantology, endodontics, periodontics and dental materials.
Community Dental Health The journal is concerned with dental public health and related subjects. Dental public health is the science and the art of preventing oral disease, promoting oral health, and improving the quality of life through the organised efforts of society.
DVL Dvirtual Library Full Text Dentistry Journals Along With E-books & Videos
ScienceDirect Access to ScienceDirect ES Journal Collection and to a large bibliographic database of scientific and medical publications from publisher Elsevier.
Quintessence International Quintessence International, now online-only, continues its time-honored tradition of serving the needs of the general dental practitioner with clinically relevant articles that are scientifically based.
Springer 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.
Wiley One of the largest and most authoritative collections of online journals, books, and research resources, covering life, health, social, and physical sciences.
EBSCO Pharmacy Collection 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.
AccessPharmacy AccessPharmacy from McGraw-Hill Medical is designed to meet the changing demands of pharmacy education and practice today.
ScienceDirect ES Journal Collection Access to ScienceDirect ES Journal Collection and to a large bibliographic database of scientific and medical publications from publisher Elsevier.
Lexicomp drug information-Database All products feature relevant, independently reviewed drug information to support safe medication decision making and help positively impact patient outcomes.
SciFinder-n- Database SciFinder, produced by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), is the most comprehensive database for the chemical literature, searchable by topic, author, substances by name or CAS Registry Number, OR use the editor to draw chemical structures, substructures, or reactions.
Oxford University Press Oxford University Press is the publishing house of the University of Oxford. It is the largest university press in the world.
Micromedex A tailored Micromedex interface providing trusted evidence and global guidance with a Pharmaceutical perspective.
Bentham Science Bentham Science is a science, technology, and medical publisher, providing academic researchers and industrial professionals with the latest information in diverse fields of science and technology.
CBS E Books 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.
DELNET AICTE - DELNET Journals online is available in our library. The list contains about 200 journals. These journals are accessible through our campus network. Click to access
New Age International E- books New Age International Publishers is the market leader in educational books bringing out professional and college level textbooks in Commerce & Management, Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. List includes 1500+ titles mainly in STM.