Library
The Central Library at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra — resources, services, and facilities for students and faculty.
About the Central Library
The Central Library at RPGMC is located in the heart of the campus, surrounded by hostel buildings, providing easy access to students and faculty. It is a fully air-conditioned facility designed to offer a peaceful and conducive atmosphere for reading and research.
Resources
- Books: 8,743+ reference and text books with latest editions
- Journals: 1,396 bound back volumes of medical journals
- Digital Media: 400+ CD-ROMs of medical books
- E-Resources: Access to full-text national and international journals through ERMED Consortia
Facilities
- Reading Rooms: Capacity for 270 readers with separate sections for boys, girls, and staff
- E-Library: 15 computer terminals with internet access
- Book Bank: Special facility for SC/ST category students
- Internet Access: Available in the e-library section
- Photocopy Services: Available within the library premises
- Open Access System: Readers can browse books directly from the shelves
Library Services
- Book lending for students and staff
- Inter-departmental book borrowing through Departmental Libraries
- Current Awareness Service
- Reference service
- Book reservation facility
Library Advisory Committee
| Member | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. K.S. Mehta | Chairman |
| Mr. Pradeep Behl | Member Secretary |
| Dr. Rajeev Goel | Member |
Library Staff
- Mr. Pradeep Behl (M.A., M.Lib. & Inf. Sc.)
- Mrs. Sangeeta
- Mr. Kapil Dev
- Mr. Ram Kishan
- Mr. Gurdev Singh
Contact Email: librarymct111@gmail.com
Timings
| Season | Library | Reading Room |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Up to 10:00 PM | Up to 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Winter | Up to 10:00 PM | Up to 10:00 PM |
Rules
- Entry is allowed only with valid identity cards
- Books/journals must be handled with care
- Overdue charges: ₹0.50 per day
- Reference books and single copies are not issued
- Lost books: price of complete set will be charged
- Silence must be maintained within the library premises
For more details, visit the Central Library page.