Library

Library

The Central Library of Thanjavur Medical College is a well-established academic support facility designed to meet the learning, teaching, and research needs of students, postgraduates, and faculty members. Spread across a total area of 12,298 sq. feet, the library includes separate staff and student sections and offers a comfortable seating capacity for 75 staff/postgraduate users and 250 students.

The library houses a rich collection of 38,920 books and 7,551 bound journals, supported by a continuously updated acquisition policy, with 492 new books added in 2023, 438 in 2024, and 609 in 2025. It subscribes to a wide range of Indian and foreign journals, totaling 131 journals in 2023, 13 in 2024, and 53 in 2025, ensuring access to current medical literature.

Operating from 9.00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M., the library caters to an average of 250 student users per day, along with 75 staff and postgraduate users. It is fully air-conditioned and equipped with 40 computers, offering internet access, e-library facilities, and Xerox services to enhance academic productivity. The library follows a classified catalogue system, ensuring systematic organization and easy retrieval of resources. Overall, the library functions as a vital academic hub, fostering effective learning and research within the institution.