DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE
Mr. M. NAGARAJ, LIBRARIAN & HEAD
The Library & Infomation Centre, KMIO is a specialised library in the field of
Oncological Sciences. The Library catering to the needs of Doctors, faculty,research
fellows, Scientific/ technical staffs, Sudents of Super specialities, Postgradate and
Undergraduates medical and para medical students. The library is acting as a referral
center for oncology throughout South India to the medical, faculty & Oncology
professionals.
The library is kept open between 10.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M.
MANPOWER
Mr. M. Nagaraj, M.A, M.L.I.Sc.,
.. Librarian & Head
Mrs. M. Varalakshmamma, D.L.I.Sc., .. Library Asst.
Mrs. N. Ambika Devi
.. Second Division Clerk
Library Attenders
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One
One
One
Three
LIBRARY RESOURCES AS ON 31ST MARCH 2011
Particulars
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B.
* Text Books Oncology & allied science
* Bound Journals
* Current Periodicals for 2009 (Jan-Dec)
4361
6655
70
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
* World Health Organization
* International Union Against Cancer(UICC)
* International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
C.
Collection
320
345
* Thesis and Dissertation
* Scientific/Technical Reports
(National & International)
50
200
Database
(Oncology & Allied Science)
70
LIBRARY USERS
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Doctors
Faculty
Scientific/Technical
Students- 1. Superspeciality for Oncology
2. UG & PG
3. DNB
4. Fellowship Trainees
* Oncological Professionals.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES
* Lending
* Reference Service
* Reprographic Services
* Indexing & CAS Services
* Inter Library Loan
* Computer based Cancer Information Services & Internet
* HELINET
* Workshop/conference and training, Fellowships details Information available in the
Library
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
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HP make e-200 series netserve-III 8000mhz
HP make Brio Bax Series intel Pentium and Dell Desktop computer system
D-Link make 16 port Hub
Windows NT 4.0 server
Broad Band Connection
CD-Snap Server-30GB(Quantum Corporation)
Network
APC make 3 KVA Worldwide (230 volt) UPS.
LIBRARY PUBLICATION’S
1. Scientific Publications
Vol.1:1983-1993
Vol.2:1994-2000
Vol.3:2001-2010
2. Holding of Oncology & Biomedical Journals 1980 – 2010
CONFERENCE ATTENDED:
*Advances in Health Science Librarianship” to held on 28-29th Jan. 2011 at ABSMIDS,
Mangalore.
FUTURE PLANS
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To Upgrade Computer Based Information System & Services
A Campus-wide Network connecting the library to the various
Department within KMIO
Setting up of high-speed and reliable internet access infrastructure
* For developing a specialized Internet Community of Oncologists
* For accessing and sharing all global and local information
Resources in the area of Oncology.
Setting up specialized databases in the area of Oncology that
Can later act as a National Host Cancer Center.
Electronic journals for Oncology and creating National
Archive of these journals.
New library building to establish oncology information resources and
services.