The library at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Hapur, is a premier academic and research resource centre to support the intellectual and professional growth of students, faculty and healthcare professionals across all disciplines. The library is a constituent of one of the most reputed medical institutions of Delhi-NCR. The library is recognised by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, and is functioning as per the academic standards of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC).
The institution is part of the larger SIMS academic ecosystem and has a fully air-conditioned Central Medical Library of around 2,455 square metres, one of the most comprehensive medical libraries. It is located in western Uttar Pradesh with a collection of 9710 medical books, 70 national journals and 30 international journals, and it is open from 8.00 AM to 8.00 PM for students and faculty. The College Library complements the Central Library and provides a focused, discipline-specific collection for students enrolled in health science programmes at SIMS.
The library is a quiet, well-organised place to work and learn, providing an intellectually stimulating environment for self-directed learning, evidence-based academic practice and lifelong professional development. Students have access to a carefully curated selection of scholarly materials that meet the highest standards of medical education. These include university exam prep, research dissertations and the latest health science advances.
Library Resources
- Total Book Collection: 4,306 books covering medical sciences, health sciences, allied health disciplines, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, community health, and clinical practice.
- Journals: 12 subscribed National and International peer-reviewed Medical and Health Science Journals, ensuring students and faculty stay current with global academic and clinical developments
- Library Management System: KOHA, an internationally recognised, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) enabling efficient cataloguing, circulation, issue, return, and digital resource management
- Seating Capacity: Comfortable, well-lit reading space accommodating 60 students simultaneously, designed to support focused study and independent research
- Library Timings: Open 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM on all working days, ensuring accessible academic support throughout the institution's operational hours
- Central Library Access: All students additionally benefit from full access to the SIMS Central Library with 9,710+ books, 70 national journals, and 30 international journals, open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Reference Section: Dedicated reference area with standard clinical textbooks, pharmacology manuals, anatomy atlases, pathology references, and procedure guides across all health science disciplines
- Faculty Research Support: Faculty members have unrestricted access to national and international journals, supporting active research, academic publications, conference presentations, and curriculum development
