AMC MET MEDICAL COLLEGE CENTRAL LIBRARY
OVER VIEW
Library is the academic nerve centers of the need of user its resources. The AMC MET Medical College Library Established in 2009 is located on the First & second floor of the AMC Met Medical College. It provides study and research facilities for the Facility for the faculties of Medical and Health Science .The regular and selective addition of books and journals to this library has enriched its collection and made it a good reference center. Though this, library has a vast collection of print, digital books and journals. Central Library covers area 2400 square miter and started its Functioning since 2009 with professional library staff. Our mission is to maintain highest standard of excellence in the preservation of knowledge.
AMC MET Medical library is well equipped with separate audio-visual room and computer lab with broadband internet facility. Faculties, residents, researchers, postgraduate student, fellows and paramedical staffs can access online journals and books which are subscribed by the library .it has user-friendly SOUL Opac open access system.
Staff Information
Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
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1 | Mrs. Pritika Dave | Librarian |
2 | Vaishali Dave | Deputy Librarian |
4 | Ami Raval | Assistant Librarian |
3 | Mrs.Kailash Mistry | Clerk ( Outsource ) |
5 | Vishal Revar | ATTENDANT |
Library Service Hours
Sr. No. | Particular | Timing |
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01 | Circulation | 9.00 am To 5.00 pm |
02 | Central Library Reading Hall | 9.00 am To 5.00 pm |
03 | UG Reading Hall – 1 | 9.00 am To 12.00 pm |
04 | UG Reading Hall – 2 | 9.00 am To 12.00 pm |
05 | Staff Reading Room | 9.00 am To 5.00 pm |
Collection
Total No of Books | 15508 |
No of Text Books | 13586 |
No of reference Books | 1922 |
Total Number of Journals (Subscribed Jan to Dec-2022) | 114 |
International | 56 |
National | 58 |
Back volumes | 1847 |
Audio Visual Material | 1143 |
THISES | 223 |
Rules & Regulation
GENERAL RULES:
- No person shall be admitted to the library unless he/she is property dressed.
- Readers desiring to use the Library shall enter their names and addresses legibly in a register which is kept for the purpose. Such signature shall be taken as an acknowledgement that the person agrees to confirm to the rules of the library.
- Readers shall not write upon, damage or make and marks upon any book. Manuscript or map belonging to the library.
- Silence shall be strictly observed in the library.
- Readers shall be responsible for any damage or injury done to the books or other property, belonging to the library and shall be required to replace such books(s) or property, damaged or injured or pay the value thereof. If one book of a set (Multiple Volume) or one issue of an unbound volume is injured, the whole set shall be replaced.
- Cases of inactivity or other failure in the service should be reported immediately to the Assistant Librarian/office-in-charge Library or in his/her absence, to the senior member of the Staff present.
- The member should switch off their mobile phone and other electronic devices white entering into the library.
- Replacement of books by the member in the racks is strictly prohibited and members should leave the books consulted by them on the Readers table/desk.
- Books of the types listed below are not available on loan except under special circumstance for which the permission of the concerned Assistant librarian or officer-in-charge Library.
- Encyclopedias Dictionaries and Directories Atlases and maps old and worn out books and books which are out of print and cannot be replaced.
- Heavy and oversize volumes Costly publication with of plates Loose issues of periodicals or unbound volumes
- Spitting and smoking within the premises of the Library are strictly prohibited
- New books(s) (latest additions/editions)received will be kept in the Library for one month after receipt and before that time they will not be issued on loan
- Member who disregard the Library rules are liable for the appropriate disciplinary action by this College.
RULES & REGULATION FOR USING LIBRARY
- Chairs and tables should not be disturbed from their position
- User should avoid resting their feet on tables ,chairs, shelves window sills
- Books and bound volumes should be handled with great care. Please avoid keeping the volumes open on the table pr putting with their faces down or inserting books or pencils in between the pages and closing them.
- Page must not be folded to serve as book marks.
- Loss of Borrower’s cards to be reported immediately in writing
- Charge in Department status Address etc to be informed.
- Document should be handled with great care as they are costly and valuable particularly loose issue of periodicals
- Should not mutilate documents
- Personal papers and non-library materials should not be left unattended on tables.
- On violation of Library Rules or misconduct of any reader the Library authorities can withdraw the Library facilities to that particular individual.
- When the members have any complaint about the services provided by the Library they should not enter in to argument with the Library staff. Instead. They are advised to bring it to the notice of the office-in-Charge, Library /Assistant Librarian.
- Members should follow all rules decided by the Library authority from time to time .And copy of the same will be made available to the members.
- Your valuable suggestions are always welcome.
- Your co-operation in providing smooth and efficient library service will be highly appreciated.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING LIBRARY CARDS:
- Library cards are not transferable.
- Members are responsible for the books borrowed on their cards.
- Faculty/students should produce their library card at the time of borrowing books.
- Faculty/students should return all books before getting the no rules certificate.
- Library cards should be surrendered in the event of the student completing the course or leaving the college, for other members at the time of resignation/transfer.
- Loss of card is to be intimated to the Officer-in-charge Library/Assistant Librarian immediately in writing.
- Duplicate card will be issued against penalty.
RULES FOR MAINTAINING DISCIPLINE IN THE LIBRARY:
- Library staff should monitor discipline of members in the library.
- Entry into the library is permitted with proper dress code.
- Any misconduct or misbehavior to be brought to the notice of the disciplinary committee.
CYBERSPACE RULES:
- Do not use the computers to do the following:
- Playing Games
- Playing Music
- Do not install or uninstall any program or service in any computer. This is only a preserve of the Librarian.
- If any device of the computer is not working, do not fix it kindly report at the reference desk or to the IT person in charge.
- You are allowed to use the computer for a time allocated by the librarian if need.
- Be you can be asked to give others opportunity to use the computers.
- Do not send jobs for printing it is not allowed within the cyber. If necessary contact the Librarians.
OVER DUE BOOKS
- Books must be returned by the due date or earlier if recalled by the librarian. Failure to return a book by the date specified will be treated as a serious offence. The library will endeavor to send overdue notices but will not be held responsible for non-delivery under whatever circumstances.
- Fines
- A fine can be imposed on anyone returning an overdue book. Failing will attract a penalty of Rs. 5/- per day.
- Loss and damage
- Borrowers will be held responsible for materials out on loan. If the material is lost, an immediate report should be made to the librarian to enable appropriate action to be taken. A borrower is allowed to either replace the book lost or damaged by purchasing it himself or requesting the library to replace it. All books replaced must be of the latest edition. If the book is one of a set or series they may be called upon to replace the whole set or series.
- The library aims to develop a comprehensive collection of documents useful for students, faculty and other staff of the college. The rich and valuable collection built over a period of about two decades has some rare reference materials and several important journals. This reservoir of knowledge. To providing the students, best and extensive reading materials, books, journals, e-resources, along with providing research facilities and materials for the staff.
Service and facilities
- Open Access System for Staff and Students
- Separate Reading Hall Teaching Staff,U.G and G Students.
- OPAC Online Public Access Catalogue.
- Display of Current Information ( New Arrival Books & Journals)
- Reference Book
- Reprography
- Scanning & printing
- Clipping
- Browsing Facility free of Cost
- Library Automation (SOUL-II)
- E-Resources
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- We Provide Institutional Membership With British Library For our Faculties
- Doctutorial Smart Library available here
Contact
Mrs Pritika Dave
Librarian
1st Floor,Central Library
079-25460210
Email:- libraryamc1@gmail.com
AMC MET Medical College
Maninagar-380008