Library
About
Our well-equipped library is the intellectual heart of Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for Women, providing an invaluable resource for both students and faculty. The library is designed to support the academic and research needs of our community offering a serene and conducive environment for study and scholarly activities
Vast Collection
The library boasts an extensive collection of books, journals, and digital resources covering a wide range of subjects in Pharmaceutical Sciences and related fields. Our collection includes textbooks, reference books, research journals, periodicals, and e-books ensuring that students and faculty have access to comprehensive and up-to-date information.
Specialized Sections
: To facilitate easy access to materials, the library is organized into specialized sections, including:
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
- Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
- General Sciences and Humanities
- Motivation and government exams
Digital Resources
: In addition to our physical collection, the library provides access to a wide array of digital resources, including online databases, e-journals, e-books, and multimedia content. These digital resources can be accessed both on-campus and remotely, enabling students and faculty to conduct research and access information anytime, anywhere.
Research Support
The library offers specialized research support services, including literature search assistance, reference management tools, and access to inter-library loans. Our knowledgeable librarians are available to help students and faculty with their research queries, ensuring they can find the information they need quickly and efficiently.
Study Areas
To cater to different study preferences, the library features various study areas, including:
- Individual Study Carrels: For students who prefer a quiet, private space to focus on their studies.
- Group Study Rooms: Equipped with whiteboards and presentation facilities, ideal for group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Reading Lounges: Comfortable seating areas for casual reading and relaxation.
Technology and Facilities
The library is equipped with modern technology and facilities to enhance the learning experience. These include
- High-Speed Internet Access: Ensuring seamless connectivity for research and academic activities.
- Computer Workstations: Available for students to access digital resources, conduct research, and complete assignments.
- Printing and Photocopying Services: Convenient facilities for printing, scanning, and photocopying documents.
- Multimedia Section: Equipped with audio-visual materials, CDs, DVDs, and other multimedia resources for interactive learning.
- Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC): Our college is equipped with an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) facility, providing students and faculty with efficient and user-friendly access to the library's extensive collection of books, journals, and other resources.
Latest Publications
Our library maintains a collection of the latest publications in Pharmaceutical Sciences and related fields, ensuring that students and faculty are always up-to-date with current research and developments. We subscribe to leading National and International journals, offering access to cutting-edge research and scholarly articles.
Events and Workshops
The library regularly organizes events, workshops, and training sessions to promote information literacy and research skills. These events include:
- • Library Orientation Programs: Introducing new students to the library's resources and services.
- • Research Methodology Workshops: Training students and faculty in advanced research techniques and tools.
- • Author Talks and Book Launches: Providing opportunities to engage with authors and scholars in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Environment
The library is designed to provide a tranquil and conducive atmosphere for study and research. The well-lit and spacious interior, along with a quiet ambiance, ensures that students and faculty can concentrate on their work without distractions.
User-Friendly Services
Our library is committed to offering user-friendly services, including an online catalog for easy book searches, a user portal for resource management, and personalized assistance from our dedicated library staff.
| Library Details | |
| Total Number of Books | 3963 |
| Total Number of Title | 900 |
| Total Number of Journals | 26 |
| National Journals | 14 |
| International Journals | 12 |
| Magazines (Periodicals) | 10 |
| Seating capacity | 100 |
| E- Journals (Online –DELNET | 200 |
| Total Number of CD’s | 65 |
| Reprographic facility (Xerox) | 01 |
The Library has developed an excellent collection of books like Pharmaceutics, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical and Medicinal chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology and also journals. It maintains separate collections of Reference Books, Pharmacopeias, Bound volumes of journals, Theses, Video Cassettes, Compact Discs and Microforms. The library is using OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), wherein the users can search the Library Online Catalogue by Author's name, title, subject, and keywords available on the campus LAN. The total collection of library stands as follows:
- Current Awareness Service/(SDI) Service
- Inter Library Loan(ILL)
- Reference Service
- News Paper Clipping Service
- Internet Access
- OPAC
- Audio-Video Viewing
Service
- 10 terminals are available for the users to browse the internet through18 Mbps Broadband connectivity.
- Best Library user Awards for Students /Faculty
- Overnight Issues
- Lending of Periodicals
- User Education Program
- Resource Sharing through Intranet using Digital Library Open Source Software
- Conducting various Programs to students/Faculty /Librarian /Society
- Books / Periodicals E-Recommendation Forms for Students and Faculty
- Conducting various Programs to students/Faculty /Librarian /Society
- Books / Periodicals E-Recommendation Forms for Students and Faculty
- Fully Automated Library Services
- Barcode Auto Library
- Multimedia Enabled Digital Library
- Access to E-Journals
- NPTEL/Spoken Tutorials /British Council Video Lectures and web Content
- IEEE Online, ELSEVIER, ASTM J.GATE
- E-course Material of Faculty
- Scanning /Writing /Printouts of Documents
- E-News Clippings
- Paper clipping services
- Conducting books exhibition
- Job opportunities display
- Project Reports
- DELNET (Inter Library Loan)
- Membership with TERRI
- Membership with British Council Library
- Membership with National Geographic
- Ten Dailies
- Scanning /Writing /Printouts of Documents
- E-News Clippings
Facilities
3602CDs – Books and periodicals, 10 Computers for Library Networking + Delnet + 4 Nos e-Journals (1. IEEE, 2. ASTM Digital Library, 3. Elsevier –Science Direct, 4. J.Gate), E-Books 1350 Nos. available.
The library has been provided with Central Computer Center, which would benefit the students for browsing the internet.
- Open Access System with Bar Coding Facility
- Books may be borrowed on all working days
- Library Functioning from 8.30 A.M. to 7.00 P.M.
- Central Computer Centre upto 6.00 P.M.
Membership
- DELNET
- TERRI
- British Council
- National Geographic