RAJARAJESHWARI AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND P.G CENTERE

The Central Library of our College serves as the "heart" of the institution, functioning as a vital knowledge hub that integrates ancient wisdom with modern medical science. It provides comprehensive access to academic resources for students, faculty, and research scholars.

1. Vision and Objectives

1. Preservation and Promotion: Act as a guardian of Ayurveda’s historical legacy, preserving rare manuscripts, ancient texts, and artifacts.
2. Academic Support: Provide essential literature, textbooks, and research materials to support undergraduate (BAMS), postgraduate (MD/MS), and PhD programs.
3. Research Advancement: Facilitate research in Ayurveda and allied sciences by offering access to both ancient knowledge and contemporary scientific journals.

2. Collection and Resources

1. A well-equipped Ayurvedic library generally holds thousands of books and resources, covering various disciplines:
2. Classical Texts (Brihat-trayi& Laghu-trayi): Extensive collections of Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridayam, often including rare commentaries.
3. Journals and Periodicals: Subscriptions to national and international peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine).
4. Digital Resources: Access to e-books, e-journals, and CD/DVD collections.
5. Dissertations & Theses: A repository of postgraduateresearch work done by students.

3. Infrastructure and Facilities

1. Reading Spaces: Large, serene, and well-lit reading halls with high seating capacity (e.g., 100–150+ users) to facilitate focused study.
2. Digital Library Section: Dedicated computer terminals with high-speed internet for accessing e-databases.
3. Automation and Technology: Use of Library Management Software with barcode systems for easy circulation and Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) systems.
4. Book Bank Scheme: Facilities that provide textbooks to students, particularly for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
5. Reprographic Facilities: Photocopying, printing, and scanning services.

4. Library Services

1. Circulation Services: Issuing of books, journals, and reference materials.
2. Reference & Information Services: Assistance by qualified librarians to help users locate specific information or research data.
3. New Arrivals Display: Periodic display of new books and journals.
4. Inter-Library Loan: Opportunities for accessing resources from other medical libraries.

6. Summary of Key Standards

1. According to institutional standards: Library Maintains a separate specialized space.
2. Houses a minimum of 12000 to 12485+ books.
3. Subscribes to 10+ journals, 145 printed Journals.
4. Offers a comfortable, quiet atmosphere for deep study and contemplation of traditional knowledge.
5. This comprehensive infrastructure ensures that the library not only supports passing examinations but also fosters a deep understanding of Ayurveda for future practitioners and researchers.