The mission of the Institution reflects the intellectual standard, vision of the administrative body and the standard of knowledge. The Prin. K. M. Kundnani library since 1971 has evolved from an Information repository to a dynamic “Drug and Pharmaceuticals Knowledge Centre” catering to the needs of its users. It provides a friendly environment that enables learning. It is well equipped with a lot of knowledgeable books and research journals that are aimed to promote conceptual clarity, understanding, innovation and discovery.
The Central Library has an area of 215 sq meters with comfortable air conditioned reading and reference sections. It is well stocked with books and journals (both national and international). The library has subscription of more than 200 Delnet E-journals.
Book details:
The Library has acquired a valuable collection of more than 27,500. The Library has a good collection of Journals i.e. current as well as back volumes. The current journal subscription is about 240 including foreign and Indian Journals. The book bank facility benefits undergraduate students every year.
The amount received from various funding agency has been judiciously used for the library collection development and removal of obsolesce.
Library facilities & services:
The library can accommodate 88 users at a time. Separate sections are provided for Undergraduate and Post Graduate students.
Reference books & dissertations:
More than 5000 Reference books & around 600 Thesis & Dissertations are available in library for undergraduate students & postgraduate researchers to refer.
Home issues:
Undergraduate students get one book for home issue for a period of one week. The Post-Graduate students get two books as home issue for One week period and staff will get three books.
Current awareness:
To keep abreast with the latest development and progress, current content service is provided and newly arrived titles are displayed on notice board.
Newspaper clipping:
The latest news in Pharmacy field isxeroxed and displayed on the notice board for update.
Reprographic facilities:
Xerox machineis available in library for the users benefit.
Prin. K.M.Kundnani College of Pharmacy Library and Information center aims to serve the student community, academics, staff and Industry with commitment and dedication.
Library Resource Data
No. of Volume available |
18480 |
No. of Titles available |
9017 |
Journals available in hard copies |
36 |
Pharma E – Journals |
500 |
Magazines |
5 |
Newspapers |
6 |
Total area of Library |
215 sq. m |
CD’s available |
388 |
Computers available |
4 |
Photocopier |
1 |
Printer |
2 |
Internet Facilities |
100 MBPS |
Scanner |
1 |
LCD Projector |
2 |
Lending of Books :
B. Pharm |
2 books per student |
M. Pharm |
3 books per student |
Subscription to DELNET: Huge number of E – Books (2000+) & E – Journals are available with the subscription.
Computer Facilities with internet service is available for B. Pharm and M. Pharm students.