Library in GIMS
Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Peshawar library is state of the arts library consists of more than 7000 books duly approved from HEC. We are also registered with HEC digital libraries. Our library facilities also consist of reference books secons, quiet study room, discussion area & group study room. Moreover online HEC library access points with latest touch screen computers. Library also posses eBooks collection of many books available for students. The library also has journals, magazines & general knowledge books. The air-condioned library provides an ideal environment for study spreading over 12137 sq feet just in main campus GIMS consists of three libraries in total one in each campus.
General Policy:
Conduct
- The Library is committed to provide a safe, comfortable and clean environment to its users. Library users are expected to follow the policies. Prohibited activities inside the library are:
- Loud or disruptive behavior.
- Harassment, threatening and dangerous behavior.
- Destruction or defacement of library materials & equipment's.
- The of library materials.
Food and Drinks
- Beverages in closed and open containers are not permitted in the library. There is also no food stuff permitted in the library.
Cell Phones
- Talking on cell phones is not permitted in the library.
Borrowing
- All the registered users are entitled to borrow books. Lending privileges differ for various categories. Please enquire at the circulation desk.
Library Collection
- Our library collection aims to meet the teaching needs of the institute's academic programmers and to build a significant and distinctive scholarly research collection.
Reference Collection
- Library provides efficient and reliable reference services under the supervision of professional staff. Users may address through queries telephone call or e-mail to Library. It includes general & medical dictionaries, books, medical journals and other reference material, in print and electronic form.
General Collection
- Besides medical literature, a substantial number of books on general knowledge, sociology, religion and literature are also available.
Library Staff
- This library is managed by a team of dedicated, qualified and experienced staff. They should be on hand to provide instructions and guidance to use the appropriate resources in the library.
Library Timings
- 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday to Saturday). Library will remain closed on Sunday & Public Holidays.
Membership:
- Library membership is open to all students, faculty and staff of GIMS and allied educaonal instuons. Every user must fill a library membership form, duly signed & stamped concerned department head. The form is available at library circulaon counter.
- The card will be issued by the librarian for the use of library services.
- The card is not transferable to use by other library member.
- Members are requested to bring their cards, as these are used for idenficaon and issue/receipt of books.
- Loss of library card should be reported to librarian/HR Department or to concerned student affairs officer.
- Duplicate card may be issued as per policy.