Library

The College has one of the finest libraries with an impressive collection of medical literature. The library has adequate reading rooms for students where they can study.Library has got separate reading room for students and teachers .It has a large number of books and journals. It has internet facility to keep the readers abreast of latest medical developments all over the world. The library has also acquired computer. This has served as unique educational support for students as well as faculty members.

OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY

The main objective of the library is to provide information and environment that can be helpful in imparting education, promoting research and development of physiotherapy thereby leading to improved patient care and better management.

LIBRARY OFFICER - Mr. Ramanbhai Varia (M.Lib.)

TIMINGS & HOLIDAYS

BORROWING FACILITIES:

The borrowing items and rules regarding these are as follows:
• Students can borrow the book for study for some day only
• Reference section books cannot be borrowed
• Textbooks which are in great demand will be issued for only one week for their better utilization amongst the users.
• Journals are issue to only faculty members

ACCESS TO COMPUTER & MULTI-MEDIA FACILITIES:
• Internet use & printout are available to the FACULTY members only.

DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARIES:
• Every department can borrow few books for ready reference. Only those books, which have more than one copy, can be issued to the department against the signature of the departmental head. If single copy, will be kept in reference section only.
• All the departmental books would be available in the department for ready reference.
• A proper record will have to be kept by the department for these books and department will be responsible for Permanent faculty members can get up to 4 books under the Faculty Scheme for long term issue.

DUTIES OF MEMBERS :
• Always carry your SSHMC I Card when coming to the library
• Do not damage any material in the library
• Do not tear, fold or underline pages of books, journals or magazines
• Inform Library-In-charge if anyone is found involved in any suspicious activity in the library premises
• Maintain silence in the library premises
• Return documents on time
• Do not dislocate documents from its position on the shelves, if not required for consultation
• Be polite and gentle in your demeanor
• Borrowers have to observe the physical condition of the books/journals before borrowing and return them in the same condition. Any damage at the time of issue should be informed to the issuing staff, otherwise they will be held responsible for any damage noticed at the time of returning
• Keep your library clean.
• Request others to do the same

PENALTIES

LOST BOOKS/BOUND JOURNALS/CURRENT JOURNALS:
• If a book is lost, following options are available
• Replace with same edition;
• Replace with latest edition; or
• If book is out of print, pay the double cost of original book.

DAMAGE BOOKS/ JOURNALS

Members are liable to replace the damaged document if there is:
• Tearing of pages
• Tearing of pages bindings
• Underlining
• Any other considered liable by the library staff.

The accounts department of the college will accept the fine.