Library

 Contact Information

Name : Rahul Bansode

Mobile : 9326077309

Email : [email protected]

Overview: Established in 2014, the MRDCW Library serves as a vital resource for faculty and students in Dental Sciences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The library is dedicated to supporting the Institute’s educational and research missions by providing access to a diverse range of ideas, opinions, and knowledge.

Vision

  • To be a Premier Dental Institution, distinguished for its commitment to deliver high quality dental education with Ethical Practice, Research and Patient care.

Mission

  • Empowering dental graduates through contemporary dental training, value based education, Community service and Research excellence.
  • Providing a comprehensive dental education program that equips students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for ethical and proficient dental practice.
  • Conducting cutting-edge research in Dental Sciences, to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging faculty and student research initiatives, and disseminate research findings to improve oral health outcomes globally.
  • Providing exemplary patient care grounded in empathy, respect, and integrity through evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Objectives: The primary goal of the library is to function as an effective Learning Resource Center, enhancing the quality of technical education offered at the Institute. The library aims to:

  • Provide comprehensive support for teaching and research.
  • Create an engaging learning environment through modern facilities and resources.
  • Facilitate open access to both paid and open-access electronic resources via its intranet.

 

Services:

  • Automated Open Access System: The library operates an automated system for ease of access.
  • Open on Working Days: The library is accessible to all faculty and students during the Institute’s working days.
  • Dedicated Staff: The library staff are committed to delivering excellent services to assist users in achieving their academic goals.

Modernization Efforts: In response to the evolving needs of its users, the library is actively pursuing modernization initiatives. This includes leveraging advancements in information, computer, and communication technologies to enhance the delivery of information and services.

Library Information

DescriptionDetails
Name of the LibrarianRahul Bansode
Qualifications of LibrarianMLISc
Library Phone Number9326077309
Number of Supporting Staff3
Total No. of Titles510
Total No. of Volumes3228
Total No. of Journals26
Total No. of National Journals16
Total No. of International Journals10
No. of E-Journals1354
Seating Capacity of Library200
Working Hours of Library9.00 AM TO 9.00 PM

Source of E- Journals

S.NONAME OF PORTAL
1K-HUB
2Delnet
3knimbus
 

Summary of Library

DescriptionTiming
Library Timings9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
College Timings9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Students Visiting Library During College Timings9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Faculty Visiting Library During College Timings9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Students Visiting Library Beyond College Timings4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Faculty Visiting Library Beyond College Timings4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Books Issues

CategoryNumber of Issues
For U.G2
For P.G2
For Staff2
Duration for Return of Books Issued7 days

Details of Books and Titles, Volumes

S.NOSUBJECTTITLESVOLUMES
1PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN & BRIDGE50401
2CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS49260
3ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY66279
4ORTHODONTICS & DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS42190
5PERIODONTOLOGY48179
6PEDATRIC AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY33165
7ORAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY26185
8ORAL MEDICINE & RADIOLOGY68387
9PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY17108
10ANESTHESIOLOGY468
11ANATOMY50390
12PHYSIOLOGY1568
13BIOCHEMISTRY1065
14PHARMACOLOGY13120
15MICROBIOLOGY976
TOTAL5002941

Details of Journals and Back Volumes

DEPARTMENTFOREIGN JOURNALSINDIAN JOURNALSTOTAL BACK VOLUMES
ORAL AND MAXILOFACIAL SURGERY42585
PERIODONTOLOGY32406
PROSTHODONTICS32412
CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS32423
ORTHODONTICS32390
PEDODONTICS32101
ORAL PATHOLOGY 127
PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 132
ORAL MEDICINE AND RADIOLOGY 129

Details of Library Staff

S.NONAME OF STAFFDESIGNATIONQUALIFICATION
1Rahul BansodeLIBRARIANM..A, MLISc
2Hanumanthu RojaASST. LIBRARIANBLISc
3Vishlavath SalammaLIBRARY ATTENDERHSC

Non Print materials

Non print materials such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, Bibliographic Databases, and Videos etc. are also available in the Library.

  • Books CDs : 150
  • Bibliographic database of Books, Journals and Magazines being acquired in the library

Online Resources

E-Journals SubscribedSubject Areas
K-hubDental & Medical
DELNET (Development Library Network)Provides access to Open Access Journals in branches of dental sciences

Open Access e-Resources

Sources of E-ResourcesSubject Areas
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)All Branches of Medical and Dental Sciences
DOAB (Directory of Open Access Books)All Branches of Medical and Dental Sciences
DOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories)OpenDOAR is an authoritative directory of academic open access repositories

Automation & Services

Computer infrastructure

  • Servers – Intel Pentium Lenovo Think Centre : CPU G2020 @ 2.90 GHZ with 4 GB RAM and 500 GB HDD
  • Work Stations Desk Top PC’s Wipro & Lenovo: 20 nos.

Software

  • Operating System for Client PCs (Windows 7 and Windows XP)
  • Utility Software (MS Office, Acrobat Reader)
  • Library Automation Software: Koha an Open Source Integrated Library System
  • Knimbus – off campus Digital Library Software

USER SERVICES

  • Bibliographic Search and Reference Services
  • Document Delivery Service through Delnet Inter Library Loan Faculty
  • Internet Facility
  • KOHA o Online Public Access Catalogue of Library Collection
  • Reprographics Facilities
  • Current Awareness Service

Inside the Library

  • Open Access Facilities for Textual Documents
  • Provision of Separate Reading Tables for Students and Teachers
  • Provision of Customized Furniture which aid Reading in Privacy