LIBRARY INTRODUCTION

• Introduction 

MIMSR Central Library system supports the teaching learning program of the institute. The library has an excellent collection of text books, reference books, general books, journals, magazines, encyclopedia, handbooks, reports, data sheets, bound volumes, CD-ROMs, Floppies and other reading material.

The library has adequate infrastructure to meet student’s requirements. MIMSR Central Library follows open access system that allows users a direct access to the library collection.

Library has a conductive atmosphere for reading, well ventilated & adequately lighted infrastructure. It consist of a reading hall, journal section, reference section, circulation section, stack section, acquisition, technical section, staff room and an office for the librarian.

• Library Objectives :
  • The objective of MIMSR Central Library is to actively participate in the educational mission of the college through collection and dissemination of information to meet the curricular and general requirements of the students, faculty and staff.
  • To expand the information resources available, by establishing mutual beneficial partnership with educational institutions and other organizations.
  • To respect and preserve the knowledge of the past, for future.

• Salient Features :
  • It is the first ISO certified Medical Library in Latur.
  • Besides this it is also the first Medical library in Latur that implemented barcode technology for circulation.
  • All library operations are computerized.
  • Library is accessible to staff and students all days including Sunday.
  • Library provides 5-7 books for a period of 15 days to the students.
  • External liaison with other organizations and institutions which serve as a mechanism for acquiring urgently required references.

Collections

The details of available print & non-print resources are given below.

Description of Item	Total Numbers
Books	15025
Textbooks	10099
Reference Books	4926
Journals	209
National	148
International	61
Bound Volumes	4155
PG-Dissertations	141
CD/DVDs	669
E-Books	400+
E-Journals	2000+
E-Databases	2
Audio/Video Cassettes	64
Slides	67
Floppies	06

Facilities

• Stack rooms for (UG) Textbooks & (PG & Research) Reference collections.
• Periodical section – current & back volumes (National & International).
• Digital Library – 40 nodes with leased line 50 mbps.
• Separate Reading Rooms for UG, PG & Staff.
• Complete Air Conditioned & adequately lighted infrastructure.
• Fresh & purified drinking water facility.
• Fully automated library operations & services.
• Book Bank facility to SC/ST category students from Social Welfare Department & Economically backward student from MUHS-Book Bank Scheme.
• 24 departmental Libraries.
• Photocopying facility to get photocopies of articles from journals and books.
• Web OPAC – Online Public Access Catalogue for browsing library collections & reserving required documents.
• Audio-Video section to access CD & DVDs.
• For security purpose; CCTV system used to secure the documents, Firewall for Network & Fire Extinguisher to protect from the fire.

Services

• Reference Services
• Current Awareness Services
• Selective Dissemination of Information
• Institutional Repository; (E-Dissertations, E-Question Paper)
• E-Books (400+) access through Calibre E-book Management Software
• Bibliographic Compilation
• Inter-Library Loan
• Information Display & Notification
• User Orientation
• Newspaper Clippings
• Computer Services & Printing

            LINKAGES:

• Elsevier Infectious Disease Content Sampler.
• Elsevier Respiratory Medicine Content Sampler.
• MoU with Prep Ladder Pvt. Ltd. for access digital content through 5 android tablets of post graduate preparation packages.
• We are also linked to the Libraries of MIT Pune, World Peace Center and College of Information and Technology Alandi, Pune through Lease Line.
• Online Database for full text e-journals.

Library Staff

Sr. No.	Name	Qualification	Designation
1.	Mr. V. N. Kale	B. Com., M. Lib. & I. Sc.	Sr. Librarian
2.	Mr. S. D. Chapekanwade	M. A., M. Lib. & I. Sc., M. Phil.	Deputy Librarian
3.	Mr. V. B. Jogdand	B. A., M. Lib. & I. Sc.	Documentalist
4.	Mr. V. H. Waghmare	M. A., M. Lib. & I. Sc.	Cataloguer
5.	Mr. S. S. Mitkari	B. A., M. Lib. & I. Sc.	Asst. Librarian
6.	Mr. K.R. Ruikar	B. Com., B. Lib. & I. Sc.	Library Asst.
7.	Mr. H.A. Ghule	M. A., M. Lib. & I. Sc.	Library Asst.
8.	Ms. R.R. Basude	M.A., M. Lib.& I. Sc., B.Ed.	Library Asst.
9.	Mr. S.P. Parlikar	H.S.C., L.T.C	Daftaries
10.	Mr. N.M. Somwanshi	9th	Peon
11.	Mr. S.M. Giri	H.S.C.	Peon