About NILD(Kolkata) Library:
 
The Library & Information Services section was established in 1978 to act as an aid for the development of research and training in Orthopaedically Handicapped.
      The Library constitutes a major resource for learning, teaching and research. The Library has created computerized database on documents of orthpaedically Handicapped. Internet Service facility is also available in this division. It also provides Reprographic Service (Xerox) against a reasonable charge. Current Awareness Services (CAS) on selected topics in the field of disability & rehabilitation is prepared by the Library & Information Service Section on monthly basis. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) service has also been introduced (monthly) on five subjects. These are: (i) Physiotherapy, (ii) Occupational Therapy, (iii) Orthopedics & PMR, (iv) Prosthetics & Orthotics and (v) Socio-Economic Rehabilitation. Abstracts of the articles written on the reputed journals or available online are collected and printed. The digital copy of CAS & SDI services are send to the e-mail addresses of our enlisted readers. Loose Journals and reference books are available to all within the library reading room.
 
The Library is used by the students of BPT, BOT, BPO, MPT, MOT, MPO and other courses conducted by NIOH. The library is also used by the Teachers, Researchers, and Staff members on NIOH as well as the outsiders obtaining necessary permission.
 
 The Library remains open during all days except three National Gazetted Holidays. It has open access. The reading room facility is made available to both inside and outside readers. The Library also gives its reference service through direct reference tools and text service for advancement of learning. It has the necessary infrastructure and facilities including electronic information systems to meet the requirements of all students / researchers / faculty members of the Institute and outside people.
 The book collection is classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), while the Catalogue Code (AACR-2) is used for cataloguing.
 
Function and Services:
The library has a special responsibility to keep its clientele up-to-date and intellectually stimulated by providing pertinent literature, not only in areas of immediate concern, but also in areas of emerging and developing importance within the scope of the library; and by contributing to the preservation; transmission, and accessibility of new knowledge. It extends one of the most liberal usage facilities in the region -- all potential users have direct access to the shelves of the books and journals and offers extensive reprographic services to users from all over India.
Basic Services are:
a]       Reference Service : Reference enquiries answered and user help provided through literature search. Users are also assisted to search information through internet.
b]       Referral Services : Direct / advise readers to the probable source of their required information if  his/her query/information is not satisfied.
c]       Inter - Library – Loan : LIS has institutional membership of British Council     Library and American Information Resource Centre, Kolkata where books are   borrowed on the subjects of readers’ interest.
d]       Document delivery service: Photocopies supplied to readers.
e]       Circulation: Books and bound journals are issued.
f]      Bibliographic Service: Subject list prepared on specific demand.
g]      Computerized Database: Developing two databases on books & periodical   
Through library software package developed by WEBEL.
h]       Current Awareness Services (CAS): on selected topics in the field of           disability & rehabilitation is prepared on monthly basis and disseminated     through email.
i]        News clipping Services: Collects all notice, advertisement, news etc. published in news papers/magazines date wise and prepare CD of the same.
j]        INTERNET services: Broadband internet connection is available in the Reading Room of Library and all library users can use it free of cost.
k]       Selective Dissemination of Information Services (SDI): on five subjects.   These are: (i) Physiotherapy, (ii) Occupational Therapy, (iii) Orthopedics &       PMR, (iv) Prosthetics & Orthotics and (v) Socio-Economic Rehabilitation.       Abstracts of the articles written on the reputed journals or available online are           collected and printed. Also sent through e-mail addresses of enlisted readers.
 
l]        Information Browsing through LAN: Data available in Local Area Network can   be accessed from library and the backup files are stored in the Server.
m]      Information Consolidation Products: Monthly Report and a Newsletter prepared by the LIS every month. The Monthly Report consisting information on the NIOH activities is forwarded to the Ministry.
 
 
Collection (Book and Non-Book Materials.)
It has vast collection of books and journals. Both books and non-books materials (CD’s) are available here. Its present collection is as follows (as on 12.02.2008).
Statistics of NIOH Library:-

	The Library's total collection of books & journals	6484
1.	No. of Medical & Allied Subject Books	5045
2.	No. of rare books on Rehabilitation	7
3.	No. of bound volumes of journals	544
4.	No. of Journals subscribed	43
5.	No. of periodical received by gift	23
6.	No of popular Magazine subscribed	14
7.	No. of News paper subscribe	14

      
Journals available at NIOH Library.
                                       (a partial list of journals)

   List of Subscribed Journals

                    Name of the Journal                              Publisher

American Journal of Occupational Therapy.	Am. Occu.Ther.Asso.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION.	Lippin Will & Wilk.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION	Elsevier
AUSTRILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY.	Aus Phy Asso
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.	Br Asso Occu The
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK.	Oxford Univ Press
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDIC &RELATED RESEARCH.	Lippin Williams & Wilk
DISABLITY & REHABILITATION.	Taylor & Francis
FOOT & ANKLE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA.	Elsevier
INDIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK.	Tata Ins Soc Sc
INDIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY.	Asso Surg India
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH.	Lippin Williams & Wilk
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS.	Springer
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK.	SAGE
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS.	Elsevier
JOURNAL OF BONE & JOINT SURGERY (American).	Br Ed S B & J S
JOURNAL OF BONE & JOINT SURGERY (British).	Br Ed S B & J S
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH.	Elsevier
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC.	Lippin Williams & Wilk
JOURNAL OF POSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS.	Lippin Williams & Wilk
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE.	Taylor & Francis
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH & DVELOPMENT.	RRDS Vet Affa
JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION.	IOS Press
THE LANCET.	Elsevier
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION CLINICS OF North America.	Elsevier
PHYSICAL THERAPY.	Am Phy Th Asso
PHYSIOTHERAPY.	Elsevier
PYSIOTHERAPY: Theory & Practice.	Taylor & Francis
Prosthetics & Orthotics International.	ISPO
Spine	Lippin Williams & Wilk
Techniques IN Orthopaedic	Lippin Williams & Wilk

New Arrivals
(a list of newly added journals)
 
 
1.Rehabilitation Nursing.
2.Orthopaedic Nursing Journal.
3.Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing.
4.American Journal of Nursing.
5.Nursing 2008 Critical Care.
6.Journal of Nursing Administration.
7.Journal of Nursing Care Quality.
8.Advances in Nursing Science.
9.Nursing Research. 
10. Nursing Education.
11.Applied Nursing Research.
12.Nursing Journal of India.
 
 
 
 
                                        Library Hours
 
The Library remains open during all days (9a.m – 5-30p.m) except National Holidays.
 
 
                                           Contact
 
For any further query please contact us:
 
Information Officer of Library and Information Section.
 
Librarian.
 
Phone No. (033)25310279 ,Ex-271 , 220
 
you can mail us to: library.nioh@gmail.com
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