What are the requirements for a library in a Medical College as per intake of MBBS students ? (UG-MSR 2023)
What are the Library Requirements for a Medical College with 50 MBBS Seats? /
For a medical college with an annual intake of 50 MBBS students, the Central Library should have:
Reading room seating: 100 students (twice the annual intake)
Computer nodes with internet: Minimum 13
Books: Minimum 1,500 books (30 books per student intake)
Journals: Minimum 15 national/international journals
Textbooks: At least 5 copies of each prescribed textbook for every 50 students
Separate Faculty Reading Room
Librarian's Room and Library Staff Room
Room for old books and journals
Dedicated Computer Room
Digital library with internet access
At least 60% hard-copy books (for new colleges), with up to 40% e-books permitted
Reference: UG-MSR 2023 – Central Library Requirements.
What are the Library Requirements for a Medical College with 100 MBBS Seats?
For a medical college with an annual intake of 100 MBBS students, the Central Library should have:
Reading room seating: 200 students
Computer nodes with internet: Minimum 25
Books: Minimum 3,000 books
Journals: Minimum 30 national/international journals
Textbooks: At least 5 copies of each prescribed textbook for every 50 students
Separate Faculty Reading Room
Librarian's Room and Library Staff Room
Room for old books and journals
Dedicated Computer Room
Digital library with internet access
At least 60% hard-copy books (for new colleges), with up to 40% e-books permitted
Reference: UG-MSR 2023 – Central Library Requirements.
What are the Library Requirements for a Medical College with 150 MBBS Seats?
For a medical college with an annual intake of 150 MBBS students, the Central Library should have:
Reading room seating: 300 students
Computer nodes with internet: Minimum 38
Books: Minimum 4,500 books
Journals: Minimum 45 national/international journals
Textbooks: At least 5 copies of each prescribed textbook for every 50 students
Separate Faculty Reading Room
Librarian's Room and Library Staff Room
Room for old books and journals
Dedicated Computer Room
Digital library with internet access
At least 60% hard-copy books (for new colleges), with up to 40% e-books permitted
Reference: UG-MSR 2023 – Central Library Requirements.
What are the Library Requirements for a Medical College with 200 MBBS Seats?
For a medical college with an annual intake of 200 MBBS students, the Central Library should have:
Reading room seating: 400 students
Computer nodes with internet: Minimum 50
Books: Minimum 6,000 books
Journals: Minimum 60 national/international journals
Textbooks: At least 5 copies of each prescribed textbook for every 50 students
Separate Faculty Reading Room
Librarian's Room and Library Staff Room
Room for old books and journals
Dedicated Computer Room
Digital library with internet access
At least 60% hard-copy books (for new colleges), with up to 40% e-books permitted
Reference: UG-MSR 2023 – Central Library Requirements.
What are the Library Requirements for a Medical College with 250 MBBS Seats?
For a medical college with an annual intake of 250 MBBS students, the Central Library should have:
Reading room seating: 500 students
Computer nodes with internet: Minimum 63
Books: Minimum 7,500 books
Journals: Minimum 75 national/international journals
Textbooks: At least 5 copies of each prescribed textbook for every 50 students
Separate Faculty Reading Room
Librarian's Room and Library Staff Room
Room for old books and journals
Dedicated Computer Room
Digital library with internet access
At least 60% hard-copy books (for new colleges), with up to 40% e-books permitted
Reference: UG-MSR 2023 – Central Library Requirements.