A Library is a curated collection of sources of
information and similar resources, made accessible
to a defined community for reference or borrowing.
It provides physical or digital access to material and
may be a physical location or a virtual.The library
supports Medical education, Research, and clinical
care with a wide collection of textbooks, journals,
and digital resources. It provides access to PubMed,
MEDLINE, clinical tools, and national e-resources
through the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
initiative,ensuring seamless access to high-quality e-
resources.Equipped with modern infrastructure and a
student-friendly environment, it serves the academic
and clinical needs of undergraduates, postgraduates,
faculty, and healthcare professionals.
Aims And Objectives:
Provide modern, technology-driven library services to support
medical education,research, and clinical excellence.
Manage and maintain library collections, including medical
journals, textbooks, anatomical models, and digital resources.
Facilitate access to e-resources including e-books, e-journals,
and clinical decision-support tools.
Promote evidence-based teaching and learning in both
academic and clinical settings.
Enhance digital literacy and user skills in retrieving and
managing medical information.
Collaborate with academic and clinical departments to enrich
curriculum and patient care.
Support the academic, clinical, and research needs of students,
faculty, residents, and staff.
Provide high-quality information across medical and allied
health specialties.
Ensure a user-friendly, organized library space that fosters
learning and innovation.
Collection of Print And Digitial Resources :
Total Collection = 2300 Books (upto-2024)
Print Journals = 10 foreign 21 National (upto-2025) 13000+ Journals access enabled E-Resources through ONOS Portal.
Services Offered :
Browsing Section: Equipped with LAN-enabled systems, with
e-resources accessible via the campus network and remote
login.
Reading Hall – Comfortable, well-lit, and quiet space for
students and faculty. With capacity of 200 users.
Reprographics Section –Printing, photocopying, and digital
literacy assistance.
Circulation & Lending: Issue and return of resources.
Reference & Research Support.
E-Resources & ONOS Portal Access.
User Orientation: Training in use of library tools and
databases.
Digital Library Services.
New Arrivals & Periodicals.
Library Staff :
1. Sajad Ahmad Kumar – Librarian
Mr. Sajad Ahamd Kumar is a qualified and experienced
librarian with expertise in digital resource management,
library automation, and academic support. Committed to
providing efficient, research-oriented services, he plays a
key role in fostering an academic culture at GMC
Handwara.Mr. Sajad Ahamd Kumar holds a Bachelor of
Science (B.Sc) from SP College Srinagar (2013–2015) and
a Master’s in Library and Information Science (M.LIS)
from the University of Kashmir(2017–2019). A Certificate
in Library and Information Science(2023), an ITI in
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant(2016),
and a One-Year Diploma in Computer Applications. And
has qualified JKSET June 2022 and UGC-NET (twice) June
2023 & December 2023 in Library and Information
Science, and holds an NCC "C" Certificate with Alpha
Grade.
