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The newly established state-of-the-art Central Library stands as a cornerstone of academic and research excellence within the institution. Thoughtfully designed to cultivate a vibrant learning culture, the library provides an ideal blend of traditional and modern resources. Fully air-conditioned and functional 24x7, it spans a well-utilized area of 503.4 m². The library boasts a student reading room that comfortably accommodates 120 students — exceeding the minimum standard of 100. It has been thoughtfully planned to meet the diverse needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students alike. The library includes a dedicated room for stocking old books, journals, and archival materials, ensuring long-term access to essential academic resources. In addition, exclusive reading spaces are provided for faculty members, along with well-equipped rooms for the librarian and other support staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and guidance.

Resource Hub

The physical collection of the library is extensive, featuring more than 2,000 books — significantly surpassing the required count of 1,500. This rich and varied collection supports a broad spectrum of disciplines and caters to the academic needs of students and faculty across departments. The digital infrastructure is equally robust, with 8 internet nodes available, adhering to the recommendation of having at least 10% of the annual intake supported. The library also subscribes to a total of 73 journals, comprising 53 Indian and 20 foreign titles, all accessible in both hard copy and electronic formats. This comprehensive range of scholarly resources ensures that users remain informed of the latest developments in their respective fields. The integration of digital and print media provides a seamless and flexible research environment, supporting advanced learning and inquiry-based education.

Learning Space

Beyond academic resources, the library offers a thoughtfully designed infrastructure to enhance the user experience. The ground floor hosts a help desk, spacious reading rooms, an undergraduate digital library, and a book stacking area with a long-term capacity exceeding one lakh volumes. The first floor is tailored for postgraduate students and faculty, featuring specialized journal sections, media libraries, and two modern conference halls for workshops and academic discussions. Centralized air conditioning ensures comfort throughout, while open-access shelving and the latest automation technologies make book issues and returns efficient and hassle-free. Students also benefit from 24-hour reading rooms, discussion cubicles, and a hygienic cafeteria. Additional amenities include a newspaper reading corner, AV Hall, and TV room, making the Central Library a comprehensive academic and social hub that supports learning, collaboration, and well-being.

Unique Features

56,000 sq. ft.

Spacious built-up area designed to support academic and research activities

Air-Conditioned

Centralized AC system ensures a comfortable and focused study environment

Open Access

Latest automation system for easy browsing, issue, and return of books

Reading Rooms

Exclusive reading areas for UG, PG students, faculty, and research scholars

1 Lakh+ Books

Stacking capacity that exceeds one lakh academic and reference books

Digital Libraries

Digital and media libraries with access to e-resources and three conference halls

Automation Facilities

Efficient book circulation through modern automation and library management tools

24x7 Study Access

Round-the-clock reading rooms, discussion cubicles, and cafeteria access

Cafeteria

Hygienic and accessible cafeteria available for students and staff

AV Hall

Audio-visual hall for seminars, screenings, and academic presentations

TV Room

Common area with television access for news and educational content

Newspaper Section

Dedicated section for daily newspapers and printed periodicals

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Shillong Medical College

Institute Of Medical Sciences
and Research Centre

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