ABOUT CENTRAL LIBRARY
The Central Library epitome of this institution spread vividly in 11,415 sq.ft with a good impact of nature. The experienced staff make this knowledge space conducive for every kind of the student to have access for 8093 Text and Reference Books, 3335 Bound Volume of Journals. The postgraduates have vast exposures to journals which include 47 National and International acclaimed titles exclusive of 57 online journals through HELINET consortium. In tune with the digitalization, we have emulated EASYLIB software in updating the library’s functioning. The well illuminated and spacious areas marked separately for reading, reference, periodical, net zone and for current affairs is the highlighting feature of our library. The vast and unique collection of books, journals and audio-visuals in the field of Dental Health Science makes it as one of the best dental library in India. Around the clock working hours of Library has not only made resident students but also the Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from other dental institutions in having access to library facility. To know about library..
Expenditure on Books
Rs. 95.61 Lacs
Expenditure on Current Journals
Rs.20.55 Lacs
Expenditure on Back Volume Journals
Rs.5.22 Crore
Total Expenditure of both Books and Journals is up to
Rs. 6.30 Crore
VISION AND MISSION
- To be one of the best center for sharing knowledge in the field of Oral Health Science.
- To impart and dissipate pertinent scientific information in preparing every student of this institution in par with progressing in the field of Dentistry.
Objectives
The objectives of the Central Library are:
- To develop an exhaustive collection of information resources in dental sciences and other related branches in conventional and digital formats based on the requirements of the academic and health care programmes run by the Institute and the requirements of the students and staff.
- To establish need-based services that would satisfy users and optimize the use of information resources available in the immediate collection and accessible through the Internet.
- To create the infrastructure necessary to offer high-quality services to the users.
- To provide access to information resources from workplaces and homes by adopting the required technology.
- To develop a team of motivated and well trained staff who will be instrumental in providing quality services.
- To educate, train and help users to access information resources available in different formats and prepare them for lifelong independent learning.
- To frame policies necessary to provide satisfactory services to the users.