Library
INTRODUCTION
The CCRAS Library, a knowledge hub of CCRAS, provides comprehensive access to Books, Journals, Theses, Dissertations, Microfilms, Palm Leaves and Paper Manuscripts covering Ayurveda, other medical disciplines and related sciences.
Our holdings now include over 20,000 volumes, with back volumes of journals dating back 50 years. The Library caters to the needs of scientists of the Council, physicians, and research scholars from within and outside Delhi. Library membership is open to the Scientists of this Council’s Headquarters. Outsiders are allowed to use the Library facilities for reference only. All the registered members of the Council are issued Membership Cards for all transactions in the Library. The working hours of this Library are from 10 am to 5.30 pm., from Monday to Friday. Government Gazetted holidays remain holidays for the Library as well.
Objectives-
- To procure, organise and disseminate information in different formats.
- To support and promote the use of rich and diverse collections among the users.
- To preserve and house the collection for posterity.
- To enhance and support the research environment by providing seamless access to information resources.
Research & Information Services
The CCRAS library excels with a range of comprehensive library services, including:
- Circulation Services
- Reference and Research Assistance
- Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
- Current Awareness Services (CAS)
- Bibliographic and Literature Search Services
- Reprographic and Document Delivery Services
- Research Consultation Support
- External Users: Reference access permitted with approval.
Statistics of the library collection are furnished below:
Collection | Number |
Books | 16158 |
Bound Volumes | 4886 |
Theses and Dissertations | 183 |
Newspaper | 08 Daily and 01 weekly |
Magazine | 08 Weekly/ Monthly /Bimonthly |
Apart from the above collection of manuscripts in the form of Palm Leaves and Paper Manuscripts covering Ayurveda, other medical disciplines are available in the Library.
CCRAS Library provides a wide range of digital services, enhancing accessibility and convenience for users. These services encompass electronic resources, Research writing tool, anti-plagiarism software and online catalogue access:
Title |
WebOPAC (Online Catalogue) Click to Access WebOPAC |
Grammarly |
iThenticate (Anti-plagiarism tool) |
Users & Membership
- Membership: CCRAS Scientists and staff
- External Users: Reference access permitted with approval.
S.No | Name | Designation |
1. | Sh. Noushad Ahmed | Library & Information Officer |
2. | Ms. Hemlata | Library & Information Assistant |
3. | Sh. Harish Kumar | Library Attendant |