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Nargund College of Pharmacy
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Nargund College of Pharmacy emblemLibrary · Est. 1992Bengaluru Campus

Central Library

The library is the soul of the institution: a centre for acquiring, processing, preserving and disseminating information to the user community, with the motto of empowering knowledge.

At Nargund College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru.

A student reading in the library
Books
5,862
E-journals
1,08,310+
Seats
80

About the library

A resource centre for teaching, learning and research

Established in 1992, the Nargund College of Pharmacy library has been catering to the learning needs of its students, faculty and researchers. It is among the well-stocked college libraries, with subscriptions to national and international journals, magazines and 10 dailies.

Fully automated and able to seat 80 users at a time, the library sits within the college campus for day scholars and hostellers alike. It runs on the latest version of the LIBSOFT library automation software, and access, retrieval, copying and printing of digital material is made easy. Material on CDs, DVDs and video cassettes is also available.

The central library is a resource centre for teaching, learning and research. Its objective is to provide the right information to the right users at the right time: incorporating the latest technology, taking a user-friendly approach to students and faculty, and building a comprehensive collection of books and journals for the institute.

Right information, at the right time, to the right person.
Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, father of Indian library science
One best book is equal to a hundred good friends.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Library resources

Books
5,862
Titles
1,606
Complimentary copies
1,787
E-books
3,000+
E-journals
1,08,310+
Journals & magazines
10
Newspapers
10

Institutional membership

  • HELINET Service (RGUHS)
  • Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET)
  • National Digital Library of India (NDLI)

Highlights

What the library offers

Facilities

  • Fully computerised and automated with a barcode system for quick transactions
  • Open access system: an open-end library
  • Managed on LIBSOFT library management software
  • Wi-Fi and internet access with good signal strength
  • A comprehensive collection for competitive examinations
  • Reading room for students and staff
  • Books lent through the examination period under a refundable security deposit scheme
  • HELINET, INFLIBNET and National Digital Library of India (NDLI) access to e-books and e-journals
  • Dedicated computers with high-speed internet for e-journals, e-books, conference proceedings and educational videos
  • DrillBit plagiarism detection and AI content integrity platform

Services

  • OPAC services
  • Circulation services
  • Periodicals services
  • Reference section
  • Newspaper clipping services
  • Inter-library loan
  • Current affairs services
  • New arrivals display
  • Question paper services
  • Xerox (reprography)
  • Lamination
  • Drinking water
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Fire extinguishers

Library timings

Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Circulation
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed on Sundays and government holidays.

E-resources

Journals, books and learning online

Databases, open-access collections and learning platforms available to students and staff.

Rules & regulations

Using the library

General rules

  1. 1Show your ID card to the librarian at the entrance to use or borrow books. ID cards are not transferable.
  2. 2Sign the movement register with your name, date and arrival time on entry, and sign out when you leave.
  3. 3Only personal notebooks or blank sheets may be brought in. Personal textbooks need written permission from the librarian.
  4. 4Avoid loud talking and discussion. The librarian may expel members who disturb others after a warning, for a period or permanently.
  5. 5Mobile phones, food and beverages are not allowed inside the library.
  6. 6Taking material out of the library without proper documentation is treated as theft; the management may withdraw access and impose a fine.
  7. 7Overdue books are charged at Rs. 5 per day per book.
  8. 8Lost or damaged books must be replaced, or twice the cost paid into the college account.
  9. 9Produce your library card to obtain a no-dues certificate, and apply at least one day in advance. A lost or damaged card is replaced for Rs. 100.

Borrowing books

  1. 1Students may borrow 2 books at a time; staff may borrow up to 5.
  2. 2Sign the issue register and the book card when borrowing.
  3. 3Books are issued for 10 days and may be renewed once, for another 10 days, at the librarian's discretion.
  4. 4Reference books, journals and magazines are not issued outside the library.

Library advisory committee

Who guides the library

The library's activities are governed by a committee under the guidance of the Principal.

  • Dr. Shachindra L. Nargund

    Principal

  • Mr. Yogendra S

    Librarian

  • Dr. Murugan V

    Professor / Academic Director

  • Dr. Dayananda Puranik

    Professor

  • Dr. Sathish

    Professor

  • Mrs. Sudha B. S

    Assistant Professor

  • Mr. Ranjan Kumar M

    Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Ramamurthy S

    Assistant Professor

Mr. Yogendra S

Librarian

Mr. Yogendra S

Chief Librarian, Nargund College of Pharmacy

library.ncp@nargund.edu.in

100 Ft Ring Road, 2nd Main Road, Dattatreya Nagar, BSK 3rd Stage, Bengaluru 560085