LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES

Intro

      The Library & Information Service Division was established in 1976 to act as an aid for the development of research and training in Homoeopathy.

      The Library constitute a major resource for learning, teaching and research. The Library has created computerized database on micro - documents of Homoeopathy. Internet Service facility is also available in this division. It also provides reprographic services as well as Current Awareness Services(CAS) to its readers. Loose Journals and reference books are not lent out. It also provides inter - library - loan services and audio - visual services to its readers. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) service, reprography, binding, photography, videography, etc. are provided.

      The Library remains open during college hours. It has open access. The reading room facility is made available to both inside and outside readers. The Library also gives its reference service through direct reference tools and text service for advancement of learning. It has the necessary infrastructure and facilities including electronic information systems to meet the requirements of all students / researchers / faculty members of the Institute and outside people.

      The book collection is classified according to the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), while the classified Catalogue Code (CCC) are used for cataloguing.

Automation: Department of Library & Information services are computerized the books, holding of periodicals and Flash (micro document) Services except circulation services of the department. Developing three databases on holding of periodical, bibliographical information of books and INTERNET information (Flash) through WINISIS (CDS/ISIS) software, which is free of cost developed by UNESCO. Recently LIBSYS software was introduced to the central library for speedy disposal of library automation work in near future.

No.of Books

1.	Total no. of books	20392 (17875 for circulation and 2517 books for Book Bank)
2.	No. of Medical & Allied Subject Books	16,587
3.	No. of rare books on Homoeopathy	75
4.	No. of Journals/Magazines subscribed	61
5.	No. of bound volumes of journals	1042
6.	No. of Audio and Video Cassettes for teaching purpose	37 & 18 respectively

Services Rendered

a]     Reference : Reference enquiries answered and user help provided through literature search.

b]     Inter - Library - Loan : From the British Council Division, Kolkata, availing of facilities offered by the Institutional membership.

c]     Document delivery service : Photocopies supplied to readers.

d]     Circulation : Books issued.

e]     Bibliographic Service : Subject list prepared on specific demand.

f]     Audio - Visual Service : Educational video films loaned from British Council Division, Kolkata shown to the student, staff and faculty members of the Institute.

g]     Computerized Database : Developing three databases on periodicals holding, bibliographical information of books and INTERNET information (FLASH) through CDS / ISIS software.

h]     INTERNET Service : INTERNET information (flash) provided to the faculty members and PG students.

i]     Departmental Libraries set up in all departments under the guidance of the Central Library.