About our Library
Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CLPT) has a library with a rich collection of text books, reference books, journals, magazines, CD-ROM's, research reports and online databases and is spread over in 344.45 Sq. M. area. It is aimed to provide to its students and staff a chance to explore world of knowledge in a comfortable environment. Amenities of the library are reprography, internet, book bank, new arrivals section, reference section and digital library. Apart from books relevant to the curriculum, a rich collection of books, newsletters, magazines, CD's related to general study, research, personality development are also provided for the enrichment of the students. Preparative materials for the competitive exams like GPAT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS, PGECET provided in the library to help the students to prepare for higher studies. The Institute always strives to provide the latest and best collection of books and journals. Library is monitored through library committee.
Library has the facilities for issue / return of books and maintaining record of books such as NewGenLib software. Digital Library is also available with facilities such as subscription for e-journals (DELNET, Inventi, e-Shodh Sindhu) and e-books.
Reprography/scanning and printout facility, book bank facility, reference service, lending service, digital library, inter library loan service, overnight lending service, new arrivals, departmental library, library tour, book exhibition and Wi-Fi is available in library. All the information regarding library is communicated to the users by the way of library notices and notifications on the notice board. Institute has provided internet access for students and staff in the library. Internet can be accessed through Wi-Fi network or broad band connection. Unlimited download facility is available for staff and students in the library.
The faculty member (library in-charge) and library staff extend orientation to students of B.Pharm. / M. Pharm. / Pharm. D. The orientation includes rules and regulations of the library, procedure for issue and return of books, available e-resources in the library, membership of National Digital Library (NDL) and access to the same. Library staff also assists the newly appointed staff / admitted students, as and when required. CLPT to improve library utilization library services by faculty/students, the institute introduced library utilization award to faculty/one student of each programme. Library of CLPT secured best library award by Acharya Nagarjuna University in the years 2016 and 2017. Library also encourages staff/students to author books with ISBN and book chapters.
Library has the facilities for issue / return of books and maintaining record of books such as NewGenLib software. Digital Library is also available with facilities such as subscription for e-journals (DELNET, Inventi, e-Shodh Sindhu) and e-books.
Reprography/scanning and printout facility, book bank facility, reference service, lending service, digital library, inter library loan service, overnight lending service, new arrivals, departmental library, library tour, book exhibition and Wi-Fi is available in library. All the information regarding library is communicated to the users by the way of library notices and notifications on the notice board. Institute has provided internet access for students and staff in the library. Internet can be accessed through Wi-Fi network or broad band connection. Unlimited download facility is available for staff and students in the library.
The faculty member (library in-charge) and library staff extend orientation to students of B.Pharm. / M. Pharm. / Pharm. D. The orientation includes rules and regulations of the library, procedure for issue and return of books, available e-resources in the library, membership of National Digital Library (NDL) and access to the same. Library staff also assists the newly appointed staff / admitted students, as and when required. CLPT to improve library utilization library services by faculty/students, the institute introduced library utilization award to faculty/one student of each programme. Library of CLPT secured best library award by Acharya Nagarjuna University in the years 2016 and 2017. Library also encourages staff/students to author books with ISBN and book chapters.
LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP AND LOAN PERIOD
All students and staff who join the college will automatically become members of the Library. Each student will be issued 2 library cards in the beginning of every academic year. Every faculty member will be assigned a library reference code which will be used for all library proceedings.
All students and staff who join the college will automatically become members of the Library. Each student will be issued 2 library cards in the beginning of every academic year. Every faculty member will be assigned a library reference code which will be used for all library proceedings.
Category of Member |
No. of books that can be issued |
Duration of issue |
Faculty |
10 |
90 Days |
Students |
02 |
07 Days |
LAYOUT OF THE LIBRARY
S.NO |
CONTENT |
DETAILS |
01 |
Total Area of Library |
344.45 Sq. M |
02 |
Total seating capacity |
150 |
03 |
Working Hours |
8.30 am to 7.30 pm (except Sunday and vacation) Sunday-10.00 am to 01.00 pm During summer Vacation – 9.30 am to 04.30 pm |
04 |
During Examinations |
08.00 am to 10.00 pm |
05 |
Sign Boards |
Available |
06 |
Access to differentially- abled Users |
Easily Assessable |
07 |
Model of Access to Collection |
Open access system |
08 |
Awards |
1. First Prize in Best Library Award for 2016 & 2017 given by ANU 2. Best Library Utilization Awards to Students / Faculty given by CLPT for every year. |