About Central Library
From the Chief Librarian
Welcome to our Central Library! We are committed to supporting your academic journey with the finest medical resources and personalized assistance. Our team is here to help you navigate the vast world of medical knowledge.
Dr. Sharmila Roy
Chief Librarian
Vision
To be a world-class medical library that empowers students, faculty, and healthcare professionals with cutting-edge information resources and innovative learning environments.
Mission
To provide equitable access to quality medical information, foster research excellence, and support evidence-based medical education through comprehensive collections and expert services.
Established
2010
Library Collection
Physical Books Collection
Basic Medical Sciences
8,500
Books Available
Clinical Medicine
7,200
Books Available
Nursing & Allied Health
3,500
Books Available
Research & Reference
2,800
Books Available
General & Humanities
3,000
Books Available
Digital Resources
Ebooks
15,000
Available Online
Research Papers
35,000
Available Online
Video Lectures
2,500
Available Online
Case Studies
1,200
Available Online
Journals & Databases
Subscription Summary
Featured Databases
- PubMed/MEDLINE
- Cochrane Library
- UpToDate
- ClinicalKey
- EBSCO Medical
Library Services
Reference & Research Assistance
Expert guidance for literature search, citation help, and research methodology support.
Digital Library Access
24/7 access to online databases, e-books, and digital medical resources.
Inter-Library Loan
Access to resources from partner medical libraries and institutions.
Document Delivery
Quick delivery of research papers, book chapters, and specialized documents.
Information Literacy Training
Workshops on database searching, reference management, and research skills.
Study Spaces
Quiet study areas, group discussion rooms, and computer workstations.
Library Hours
Regular Hours
| Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Examination Period | 24/7 Access (With ID Card) |
Special Notes
- Extended hours during examination periods
- Digital resources available 24/7
- Holiday schedule may vary - check notices
Library Team
Ravi Sharma
Technical Assistant
B.LIS, Diploma in Computer Applications
tech.support@barasatgmch.ac.inContact Information
Address
Central Library, BGMCH Campus, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal 700124
Phone
+91-33-2552-3228
library@barasatgmch.ac.in
Emergency Contact
+91-98765-43210
Online Support
Available Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM
Recent Library Notices
Extended Library Hours During Exam Period
Jul 15, 2025Library will remain open 24/7 from July 20-30, 2025. Student ID required for late-night access.
New Medical Database Added
Jul 10, 2025Access to ClinicalKey Elsevier database now available. Training session on July 25.
Book Return Reminder
Jul 05, 2025All borrowed books must be returned before July 31 for annual inventory.
Digital Initiatives
ERMED-India Consortium
Member of ERMED-India consortium providing access to premium medical databases and journals.
Resources: Access to 500+ international medical journals
Benefits: Cost-effective access to high-impact research publications
One Nation One Subscription
One Nation One Subscription initiative providing free access to research publications.
Coverage: Access to major international publishers
Eligible Users: All faculty, researchers, and postgraduate students
Recent Events Gallery
Information Literacy Workshop
Jun 15, 2025
New Book Display
Jun 10, 2025
Digital Resources Training
May 20, 2025