Central Library and Learning Resource Center

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EPCMSRC Central Library and Learning Resource Centre (CLLRC)

EPCMS & RC Established in 2017 with a modest collection, the EPCMSRC Central Library has since evolved into a cornerstone of the academic ecosystem. Strategically located at the heart of the campus, the Central Library and Learning Resource Centre (CLLRC) offers an engaging and intellectually stimulating environment for students and staff alike. 2400 sqm area, it accommodates up to 650 users simultaneously,. The Library and Learning Resource Centre boasts multiple study spaces, Reference Room, Residents Room, Digital Library, Periodical Room and Own Book Reading Room Teaching Staff Room, PG Student Room etc. Facilities, Wi-Fi, and a Digital Library Services. It efficiently manages library operations and resource sharing through KOHA software and is part of the Ubantu network. Safety features CCTV surveillance available.

Library Operating Hours

Weekdays: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
OBR : 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
(Including Sunday)

Library Shifts

First Shift : 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM
General Shift : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Second Shift : 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM

Library Users

Sl.No

Users

Total

1

MBBS Students

600

2

AHS Students

600

3

PG Students

108

4

Faculty

192

5

Tutors

70

6

Senior Residents

92

7

Junior Residents

86

Total

1748

Library Collection

1

Total no. of Books

11,011

2

Total no of Print Journals

45

3

E-Books Online Access

13,875

4

E-Journals Online Access

19,566

5

Bound Volumes

405

6

No. Of News Papers

6

7

CD / DVDs

315

E-Library

Remote Access to E-Resources – Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Our E-Library empowers students and faculty with flexible, worldwide access to a vast collection of digital learning resources. Whether you're on campus or halfway across the globe, our e-resources are available to support your academic journey—anytime, anywhere.
As part of EPCMSRC, you enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of digital content, including:

  • E-Books
  • E-Journals
  • Theses & Dissertations
  • Previous Years' Question Papers
  • And much more

    • User Education Programs

    To help users make the most of our digital resources, we regularly conduct User Education Programs. These sessions are designed to guide students and faculty on how to effectively access and utilize resources such as:

  • EBSCO Online Portal
  • E-Journals
  • E-Books
  • Academic Theses & Dissertation
  • Archived Question Papers

    • These training programs ensure our users stay informed and confident in navigating the E-Library for their academic and research needs.
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    E-Resources Subscribed Under Helinet Consortium

  • Helinet Access Details
    • Helinet https://helinet.in

    Faculty
    Login ID:-Registration Number
    Password:-Faculty@123
    Students
    Login ID:- Registration Number
    Password:-rguhs@123

    1. PDF (Helinet Users Manual)
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s1GDEoya5ti45XZrVNC2G3j27PK-cmSQ/view?usp=drive_link

    2. PDF (Student Membership Form)
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nS0ZZTgumWa2Q_qLS517zU0mBlD19uFx/view?usp=drive_link

    3. PDF (Faculty Membership Form)
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4-sAH4RFRYrx-nFCk5aeJRDDx20yPND/view?usp=drive_link

    4. Previous Year MBBS Question Papers under RGUHS
      https://firstranker.com/mbbs/rguhs-mbbs-final-year-last-15-years-2011-2024-previous-question-papers-3rd-year-part-2/

    5. Previous Year AHS Question Papers under RGUHS
      https://firstranker.com/rguhs-last-10-years-2009-2019-previous-question-papers-rajiv-gandhi-university-of-health-sciences/
      https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/i-year-bsc-ahs-and-mlt-biochemistry-rguhs-previous-question-papers-rs4-rs3-till-november-2023-pdf/271117662
      https://firstranker.com/bptbachelor-of-physio-therapy/rguhs-bpt-last-year-last-10-years-2010-2020-previous-question-papers/

    6. Previous Year MD Question Papers under RGUHS
      https://firstranker.com/rguhsqp/rguhs-md-question-papers-last-10-years-2010-2020/

    7. Previous Year MS Question Papers under RGUHS
      https://firstranker.com/ms/rguhs-ms-master-of-surgery-last-10-years-2012-2022-previous-question-papers-rajiv-gandhi-university-of-health-sciences/

    Access to E-Resources available under Helinet consortium of RGUHS

    Sl.No

    E-Resources

    Total

    1

    Text Books

    891

    2

    Reference Books

    12984

    3

    Journals

    19566

    4

    Dissertations/Thesis

    18399

    5

    Previous Year Question Papers

    7390

    6

    Multimedia

    2322

    7

    Leisure readings

    1244

    Library Infrastructure Facilities Available

    1. Total area of the library: 2400 Sqm
    2. Seating capacity of the library: 650
    3. Reprographic facility
    4. Wi-Fi Network Available
    5. Air Condition
    6. Fans
    7. Books issued to the faculty & Students: 2 Books for Students & 3 Books for Teaching Staff
    8. Digital Library with 40 nodes
    9. Multimedia with 315 DVDs
    10. KOHA Software is used for Library Management
    11. Classification Cataloging Scheme – DDC, AACR-II

    Library Divisions and Services

    1. Acquisition Section
    2. Circulation Section
    3. Journal Section including back Volumes
    4. Reference Section
    5. Digital Library Section
    6. News Papers Section
    7. Non Book Material CD/DVD Section
    8. Previous year Question Papers
    9. Wi-Fi Enabled Library
    10. Photocopy Service facility
    11. Internet Access facility
    12. New Arrivals Display
    13. Own Book Reading Room
    14. E-Resources Delivery Facility
    15. Residence Reading Room
    16. Stack Room
    17. Faculty Reading Room
    18. CCTV Services
    19. Property Counter

    Journals Indexing Sites

    1. Medline
    2. Pub med Central
    3. Citation Index
    4. Science Citation Index
    5. Embase
    6. Scopus
    7. DOAJ
    8. Indexed Copernicus

    Library Rules and Regulations

  • The students, teaching staff and visitors are required to leave their personal books, handbags, Briefcases, etc., at the property counter near the entrance of the central library.
  • Users are not allowed to carry eatable/ beverages inside the library premises.
  • The library staff shall have no responsibility for personal belongings of the users in the Library.
  • Users should observe strict silence in the library premises.
  • Noise producing activities will not be allowed in the library.
  • Use of Mobile phones is not permitted inside the library premises.
  • Every user using the library shall respect the right of the other users.
  • Users are not allowed to bring their personal books or printed materials such as Spiral /bound books/ photocopied materials and bags etc.,
  • Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing library reading materials or property shall invite disciplinary action against the defaulters.
  • Library property should not be taken outside except the permission from library authorities..
  • Photocopying, lecturing, printing & meeting are not allowed without prior permission.
  • The library printer & copier can be used by the students & teaching staff for reproducing library resources only on the payment of Rs. 1/- per page of print or photocopying. Users are responsible for complying with copyright act while photocopying library documents.
  • Any other printing or copying (class assignments, exam notes, study guides, slides, private papers etc.) is not allowed.
  • Users should not rest or keep their feet on tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
  • Library staff shall not transmit telephone calls & other personal messages to the users.
  • All users should take almost care to keep the library clean, neat and tidy. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
  • The undersigned reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found Misbehaving with the Library staff or with any other member.
  • All library services will be closed 15 minutes before the library closing time.

    • Membership

  • The EPCMSRC Bona-fide Students, Teaching Staff & Para Medical staff are eligible to use the central library as registered members.
  • Members should produce their ID Card at the entrance and membership card at the Circulation Desk for any transaction in the library.
  • The students are eligible to collect TWO borrower cards, and borrow two books at a time for the duration of 15 days.
  • The teaching staff are eligible to collect THREE borrower cards, and borrow three books at a time for the duration of 15 days.
  • In case of loss of the borrower card issued, at a request a duplicate library membership card will be issued on payment of RS. 50/-

    • Circulation

  • The borrowers card must be presented for all borrowing transactions.
  • The bona-fide users are entitled to borrow library books as per the stipulated Rules & Regulations.
  • The Students can reserve the books required at the circulation counter, in case they are Already issued.
  • Books in demand shall not be renewed.
  • Library reserves the right to recall any issued book even before the due date.
  • The borrowers must satisfy about the physical condition of the book before borrowing, otherwise they will be held responsible for any damages at the time of return.

    • Overdue Charges

  • The library users are responsible for remembering when their borrowed books are overdue.
  • The library books borrowed should be returned on or before the due date stamped, if Returned late overdue fine of RS 5/- per day per book will be charged.

    • Use of Digital library / Computers

  • Use of Computer / Internet / photocopy / printer facility is available in the digital library only for the EPCMSRC students and teaching staff. The users must produce their identity card whenever warranted by the library staff.
  • All the computers are monitored by IT department & the users are encouraged to make Appropriate use of digital library resources, Computers and Internet facilities.
  • In the Digital library use of computers for personal purpose, playing games, accessing unauthorized sites, internet chats, etc are strictly prohibited.
  • Personal files should not be saved on the digital library computers.
  • Users should not remove / unplug computer cables / connections, network cables and other peripherals / accessories in the library.

    • Property Counter

  • The personal belongings such as bags, kits, aprons, walking Sticks, Umbrellas, rain coats, etc., should be left at the property counter before entering the library.
  • Users are advised not to leave their valuable items like currency, passport, credit card, cell phones etc., at the property counter

    • Head of the Central Library

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    1

    Dr R Rama Raj Urs

    MA, MLISc & PhD

    Director of Learning Resources and Academics

    Library Staff

    Sl.No

    Name

    Qualification

    Designation

    1

    Swathi R

    BA, MLISc

    Assistant Librarian GR-1

    2

    Madhushree D

    Bcom, MLISc

    Assistant Librarian GR-2

    3

    Niveditha G

    Bcom, MLICs

    Assistant Librarian GR-3

    4

    Roopa R

    Bcom, Mcom,

    Assistant Librarian GR-3

    5

    Suguna N

    BA

    Library Assistant

    6

    Hemalatha

    SSLC

    Library Attender

    7

    Radha

    SSLC

    Library Attender

    8

    Prema

    PUC

    Library Attender

    Library Advisory Committee Members

    Sl.No

    Name & Designation

    Status in the Committee

    1

    Dr. D Premkumar
    Dean & Principal and Prof. of General Medicine

    Chairman

    2

    Dr. Anantharaman
    Prof. & HOD of General Surgery

    Member

    3

    Dr. Manjoo Reddy
    Prof. & HOD of Ophthalmology

    Member

    4

    Dr. Madhusmitha Jena
    Prof. & HOD of Pathology

    Member

    5

    Dr. Margaret Menzil
    Prof. of Community Medicine

    Member

    6

    Dr. RAMAIAH
    Prof. & HOD of Anatomy

    Member

    7

    Dr. Gayathri Devi
    Prof. & HOD of Pulmonary Medicine

    Member

    8

    Dr.R. Rama Raj Urs
    Director, Learning Resources & Academics

    Member Secretary

    Contact Details:

    Director of Learning Resources and Academics
    Email : library.epcmsrc@eastpoint.ac.in

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