School of Nursing 'Library'

Library is located on the 3rd floor of the school building with a total area of approx 4,000 sq. ft... It has been designed to ensure ample natural light along with quiet, comfortable and conductive atmosphere, making it an ideal place for users to engage in study and academic activities. It remains open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all working days. It has a seating capacity of more than 100 users. The primary aim of the Library is to provide access to nursing-related literature and learning resources for students and faculty member.

Library is well stocked with 3,659 books, including 3,225 textbooks, 434 reference books, 100+ back-volume journals, and 7 theses. In addition to the issue, return, and renewal of books, library provides various services such as current awareness services, reference services, etc. It is equipped with Wi-Fi and remote access facilities for accessing Turnitin (a plagiarism checker), EBSCOhost e-books and e-journals (Medical Core Collection), and library resources through the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), which is available on the University's website. Computers are also available in the library for accessing these subscribed e-resources.

Library follows the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition (AACR2) for cataloguing and the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system for classifying its resources. It is also automated using KOHA library management software. It often organizes seminars and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty and students in conducting online literature searches.

To ensure the security of documents and resources, IP-based CCTV cameras have been installed all over the Library.

About Librarian

Md Raquib Jawed serves as the Librarian of School of Nursing. He holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh. He has participated in various international and national seminars, conferences, and workshops. He has also qualified for the UGC-NET examination in Library and Information Science. He was awarded the "University Merit Financial Award" based on his merit in the M.Lib.I.Sc. entrance examination conducted by the Department of Library and Information Science, AMU.