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The Central Library of Madras Medical College is a state-of-the-art facility located on the first floor of the main college building, covering a total area of 4,005 square meters. It's purposefully designed to support academic excellence and research in medical education by providing access to a wide array of physical and digital resources within a conducive learning environment.
The Central Library of Madras Medical College stands as a cornerstone of the institution’s academic framework. With its vast collection of books, journals, digital resources, and specialized reading areas, it significantly contributes to fostering a culture of learning, research, and scholarly excellence for the entire college community.
Central Library:
The Central Library of Madras Medical College is a state-of-the-art facility located on the first floor of the main college building, covering a total area of 4,005 square meters. It's purposefully designed to support academic excellence and research in medical education by providing access to a wide array of physical and digital resources within a conducive learning environment.
The Central Library of Madras Medical College stands as a cornerstone of the institution’s academic framework. With its vast collection of books, journals, digital resources, and specialized reading areas, it significantly contributes to fostering a culture of learning, research, and scholarly excellence for the entire college community.
Infrastructure and Sections:
The library is systematically organized into the following sections:
Resources and Collections:
The library boasts an extensive collection of both physical and digital resources:
Books and Journals
- Total Books: 129,546
- Textbooks: 84,748
- Reference Books: 44,798
- Annual Budget for Books and Journals: ₹1 – 1.5 Crores
- Journals Subscribed (2025):
- Indian Journals: 46
- Foreign Journals: 39
- Back Volumes:
- Indian Journals: 1,187
- Foreign Journals: 25,589
Digital Resources and E-Library:
The Central Library also features a modern E-Library equipped with:
- 50 Computers with high-speed internet access
- WiFi connectivity throughout the library
E-Resources Access:
- E-Journals: 244+ (via National Medical Library – NML)
- E-Books: 200+ (via NML)
- E-Consortium Access: Provided by Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) E-Journals: Registered and Activated; 13,236 journals are accessible via the INFLIBNET Centre.
Staff Details:
The library is efficiently managed by a team of qualified professionals:
Librarians:
- Dr. Pi. Janaarthanan (MSc, MLIS, Ph.D.)
- Mrs. R. Saroja (BSc, MLIS, MPhil)
- Mrs. L. Santhy (BSc, MLIS)
- Mrs. T. Usha (BSc, MLIS)
- Mr. B. Senthil Kumar (MLIS)
- Mr. T. Alexander (BLIS)
Library Attendants:
- Mrs. E. Karpagam
- Mrs. K. Nirmala
- Mrs. Udhayavani
Library Secretary:
Dr. Uma Maheswari. R, Professor, Institute of Community Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai – 3.
Timings and Accessibility:
The Central Library is open on all regular working days from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Additionally, to enhance accessibility for students and faculty, it remains open on:
- Second Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Book Exhibitions:
Conducted from 7 July 2025 to 9 July 2025
