ABOUT UCMS LIBRARY

The UCMS library system is a comprehensive network comprising a Central Library and 21 Departmental Libraries, all dedicated to facilitating the college's teaching, research, and extension programs. With a focused collection that spans the field of Medical Sciences and its related disciplines, the library embodies a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, creativity, and wisdom. Its primary objective is to empower users by fostering a strong connection with literature and providing invaluable resources for academic and intellectual growth. The College Library is located in a separate building adjacent to the main building of the college. The Library operates from first and second floor of Library-cum-Conference Block.

The present floor area of the college library is approximately 1593 sq.mt. and consists of following sections:-

• Reading Halls (03)
• Student Computer Room
• Faculty Computer Room
• Bound Journal Section
• Old Textbook Section
• Book Bank
• Technical Section
• Incharge, Library Room

ADMISSION TO THE LIBRARY

The Library is open to bonafide members only. Admission to the library is allowed on producing Identity Card/Library Card. Readers are required to sign the gate register kept at the counter. Bags, briefcases, personal books, Lab coats etc. are not allowed inside the library; these must be kept at the property counter at reader’s own risk. While leaving the library, members may be asked to show their file covers, books, note pads and other belongings to the staff on duty.

LIBRARY HOURS

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM TO 8:00 PM.
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 04:00 PM.
• The reading rooms located on second floor are kept open for 24 hours on all days.

LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP

• Under-graduate students of UCMS: 1 Reader ticket
• Post-graduate students of UCMS: 2 Reader tickets
• Research Scholars of UCMS & GTBH: 1 Reader ticket
• Senior Residents of UCMS & GTBH: 2 Reader tickets
• Teaching Faculty of UCMS & GTBH
  (Assistant/Associate Professors, Professors/ Director Professors and Specialists) : 3 Reader tickets
• Medical Officers of GTB Hospital Including G.D.M.O.s: 1 Reader ticket

Applications for membership are to be made on the prescribed form obtainable from the library.

CIRCULATION (ISSUE/ RETURN)

The books and journals are issued to bonafied members of the Library. The books are issued for a period of 2 weeks, bound journals/current journals for 1 week and reference books for overnight. The CDs and thesis are for in-house use only.