The College Library was established in 2005 when the college started functioning. Year after year it has made steady progress and has grown its collection to 5,728 Nursing Books with a subscription to 20 periodicals yearly on various Nursing subjects. The library features an open-access system where students can directly browse books.
The Central Library was established in 2002 along with the inception of the college. Since its establishment, it has grown steadily into a well-equipped knowledge resource centre supporting teaching, learning, research, and academic excellence. The library currently houses 14,109 medical books (comprising 11,632 books in the Central Library and 2,477 books in various departmental libraries) and subscribes to 19 Indian print journals.
The main reading hall has a seating capacity of 200, and the outdoor reading hall accommodates another 200 users and remains open 24 hours a day for uninterrupted self-study. Separate reading rooms are available for staff (40 seats) and postgraduate students (40 seats).
| Sr. No. | Name of Staff | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Fase R. S. (B.A., M.Lib) | Librarian |
| 2 | Ms. Mandlik S. R. (B.A., M.Lib) | Asst. Librarian |
| 3 | Mrs. Chitalkar S. J. (B.A., LTC) | Library Assistant |
Every student must possess his/her library card while making use of the library facility and produce the same to the library staff while entering the library.
Strict discipline must be maintained in the Library. Indiscipline may lead to disciplinary action and library privileges may be withdrawn.
Use of mobile phones and audio instruments with or without speaker or headphone is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
Enter your name and sign in the register kept at the entrance before entering library.
Bags, personal belongings, and books borrowed from other libraries should be kept outside the library.
Loss of any borrowed book must be reported immediately to the Librarian. The member must replace the lost book or pay the cost of the latest edition along with overdue charges, if any.
Books will be issued to students and staff for 7 days only. Fine will be charged after due date till the book is returned.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students will be issued 2 books at a time and staff will be issued 3 books.
Students and staff can search library catalogues, availability of books, and track check-outs at 27.107.4.54 (CON) and 136.233.195.18 (Central Library). Mobile access is also provided via M-OPAC.
Sponsored by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra, this scheme provides free textbook sets to reserved category students for the entire academic year without charges.
Provides access to more than 2,074 online health sciences journals and the EBSCO medical consortium with 3,371 full-text medical e-journals.
Active membership in the Developing Library Network (DELNET) enables access to online union catalogues, inter-library loan facilities, and multiple online full-text journals.
Access to the national repository of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) developed by INFLIBNET to support advanced academic research.
Dedicated photocopy, high-speed laser printing, and document/image scanning facilities are available within the library premises for student reference.
Personal aid and assistance provided to students and staff by qualified library personnel in locating, interpreting, and organizing reference material for research or coursework.
Fully automated circulation system using Soft-Lib barcode tracking to guarantee fast, accurate, and error-free check-outs, returns, and renewals.
Displaying newly arrived books, notifications of new journal issues, organizing publication showcases, and informing readers about institutional developments.
Access to CD-ROMs, slide sets, video tapes, and multimedia guides of clinical procedures, medical cases, and surgical workflows.
| Sr. No. | Layout Section Name | Area (Sq. Metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Hall - 1 (Inner Seating) | 240.93 |
| 2 | Reading Hall - 2 (Inner Seating) | 244.17 |
| 3 | Reading Hall - 3 & 4 (Outer Seating) | 693.56 |
| 4 | Staff Reading Hall | 31.93 |
| 5 | Resident & P.G. Reading Hall | 38.61 |
| 6 | Stack Room | 236.21 |
| 7 | Journal Room | 50.00 |
| 8 | Reference Section | 29.14 |
| 9 | Video Cassette Room | 48.52 |
| 10 | Internet Section | 80.07 |
| 11 | Newspaper Section | 52.79 |
| 12 | Librarian Room | 20.24 |
| 13 | Asst. Librarian Room | 15.23 |
| 14 | Movement Area (FF + SF) | 633.75 |
Below is a preview of books from our catalog. You can download the complete list containing all 5,728 records.
| Book Title | Author | Price | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryes 3000 Nursing Bulletins Nclex-Rn | Frye Charles | 310.00 | 2014 |
| 100+ Clinical Cases In Obstetrics | Daftary Shirish | 535.00 | 2006 |
| 151 Worlds Greatest Inventors | Sawan | 130.00 | 2003 |
| 21 Lessons For The 21 St Century | Yuval Harari | 210.00 | 2018 |
| 4 Agreements | Migyal Angle | 150.00 | 2020 |
| A Textbook Of Essential Experimental Pharmacology | Ahmed Nafisa | 225.00 | 2023 |
| A Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing | Ansari Javed | 995.00 | 2010 |
| A Brief Atlas Of The Skeleton Surface Of Anatomy | Tortora | Free | 2006 |
| A Comprehensive Manual Of Pediatric Nursing Procedures | Kavitha K | 300.00 | 2015 |
| A Comprehensive Practical Record Book Of Community Health | Khadse Sonali | 575.00 | 2022 |
Get access to the complete library book catalog in PDF (120 pages).
| Sr. No. | Journal Name | Total Issues | Journal Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nightingale Nursing Times | 12 | Indian Journal |
| 2 | Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education | 02 | Indian Journal |
| 3 | Journal of Advance Nursing Practice | 02 | Indian Journal |
| 4 | Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing | 02 | Indian Journal |
| 5 | Impact Neonatal and Pediatric Nursing | 02 | Indian Journal |
| 6 | Journal of Perinatal Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing | 02 | Indian Journal |
| 7 | Journal of Child Health Care and Pediatric Nursing | 02 | Indian Journal |
| 8 | International Journal of Community Health Nursing | 02 | Foreign Journal |
| 9 | Nursing: International Jr. of Medical Surgical Nursing | 04 | Foreign Journal |
| 10 | International Jr. of Nursing Research | 04 | Foreign Journal |
| 11 | American Jr. of Advances in Nursing Research | 02 | Foreign Journal |
| 12 | International Jr. of Cardiovascular Nursing | 02 | Foreign Journal |
| 13 | Nursing: International Jr. of Nursing Education & Practice | 04 | Foreign Journal |
| 14 | International Jr. of Nursing Education & Research | 04 | Foreign Journal |
| 15 | International Journal of Advance in Nursing Management (IJANM) | 04 | Foreign Journal |
| 16 | International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing | 02 | Foreign Journal |
| 17 | Nursing: International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing | 04 | Foreign Journal |
| 18 | International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing | 02 | Foreign Journal |
| 19 | International Journal of Pediatric Nursing | 02 | Foreign Journal |
| 20 | International Journal of Midwifery Nursing & Practice | 02 | Foreign Journal |
Below is a preview of audio-visual resources. You can download the complete list containing all accompanying materials.
| Acc No. | Material Title | Author | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1016 | Wongs - Nursing Care of Infants and Children | Hockenberry | CD |
| 1018 | Medical Surgical Nursing | Ignatavicius | CD |
| 1069 | The Chicago Review Press NCLEX PN Practice Test | Waide Linda | CD |
| 1104 | Textbook of Obstetrics | Dutta D.C. | CD |
| 1119 | Wongs Essentials of Paediatric Nursing | Hockenberry | CD |
| 1124 | Essentials of Paediatric Nursing | Kyle T | CD |
| 1141 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Concepts | Townsend | CD |
| 1200 | Fundamentals of Nursing | Potter Perry | CD |
| 1274 | Brunner and Suddarths Textbook of Medical Surgical | Smeltzer | DVD |
| 1796 | ECG Made Easy | Luthra Atul | CD |
Get access to the complete catalog of accompanying CD-DVD learning materials in PDF.
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| Sr. No. | Name of Member | Committee Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Pratibha Arun Chandekar | Chairman |
| 2 | Mr. Amit Vasant Kadu | Secretary |
| 3 | Dr. Yogita Pankaj Autade | Member |
| 4 | Mr. Amol Chandrabhan Temkar | Member |
| 5 | Ms. Salome Samson Teldhune | Member |
| 6 | Ms. Kavita Ravindra Bhoknal | Member |
| 7 | Ms. Rupali Santosh Fase | Librarian |
| 8 | Ms. Sunita Rambhau Mandlik | Asst. Librarian |
| 9 | Ms. Sayli Prabhakar Manchare | UG Representative |
| 10 | Mr. Sachin Venunath Tambe | PG Representative |
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