LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE

The Library and Information Centre of the institution is housed in a spacious, well-ventilated, and well-illuminated area covering approximately 200 square meters, providing a comfortable academic environment for students and faculty members. The library has a seating capacity of 100 users and follows an open access system, enabling readers to directly access book shelves and select the required books and reference materials independently.

The library possesses a rich collection of academic resources comprising 1,475 titles and 10,646 volumes related to pharmaceutical sciences and allied subjects. In addition, the library subscribes to 38 National and International print journals, along with access to approximately 390 online journals through digital resources and DELNET connectivity. The library also subscribes to 6 daily newspapers in both English and Telugu to keep users informed about current affairs and recent developments in healthcare, education, and pharmaceutical sciences.

The institution also maintains a Digital Library equipped with 10 computer systems connected with DELNET subscription access, enabling students and faculty members to utilize e-resources, online journals, and digital academic content. DELNET access credentials are also shared with students for remote access through mobile devices.

The library operations are automated using KOHA Library Management Software for issue, return, and cataloguing services. Bibliographical information of books and resources is made available through OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), facilitating easy search by author, title, subject, keyword, publisher, and call number.

A dedicated Drug Information Centre with digital connectivity is available to support academic and clinical information needs of students and staff. Resources such as Drug Today, The Monthly Medical Times, and medical directories are made available for accessing updated information related to healthcare management and pharmaceutical advancements.

The library also preserves important institutional and educational news through a Newspaper Clipping Service to keep readers informed about recent developments related to the college and the education sector.

Library Services

The Library and Information Centre provide a wide range of user-oriented services, including:

• OPAC Service: Online Public Access Catalogue facility for searching bibliographic details of library resources.
• Digital Library Service: Access to online journals, e-books, audio-video materials, CDs, and DVDs through dedicated computer systems.
• Lending Service: Books are issued to students and faculty members for a period of 14 days as per library rules and borrowing eligibility.
• Reference Service: Guidance and support for locating information from available reference sources and external libraries when required.
• Referral Service: Assistance provided by professionally qualified library staff for locating specialized information resources.
• Current Awareness Service: Display of newly arrived books and latest academic resources.
• Text Book Service: Availability of prescribed and important textbooks for reference and issue purposes.
• Photocopying Service: Photocopying facility for journal articles and reference materials as permissible.
• Inter Library Loan Service: Procurement of books and journal articles through DELNET and other affiliated libraries whenever resources are unavailable in the institution library.
• Newspaper Service: Subscription to six daily newspapers for students and staff members.
• Question Paper Service: Collection of previous question papers of pharmacy examinations conducted by JNTUH.
• Project Report Repository: Approximately 500 project reports of B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, and Pharm.D (PB) courses are available for academic reference.
• CD-ROM Service: Access to CDs received along with books and academic materials.
• Reading Facility: Separate and peaceful reading area for students and faculty members.
• Drug Information Services: Access to updated drug and healthcare-related information through the Drug Information Centre.

The Library and Information Centre continuously strives to support teaching, learning, research, and professional development by providing quality information resources and modern library services to its users.