SEARCH – The KMC Health Sciences Library

Manipal Academy of Higher Education has an excellent Health Sciences Library, perhaps the best in India.

KMC Library

Overview

Since 1953, KMC’s library has evolved into SEARCH, a premier Health Sciences hub at the manipal.edu building. We provide 24/7 digital access, vast print archives, and specialized research support. Our world-class facilities provide you with cutting-edge resources and quiet study spaces essential to master modern healthcare.

About KMC Library

Established in 1953, the SEARCH – Health Sciences Library at the manipal.edu building offers five levels of world-class resources. We provide 24/7 digital access, RFID-enabled services, and extensive clinical archives, ensuring a tech-driven, secure environment for MAHE’s diverse healthcare research and educational needs.

KMC Library

Facilities

The SEARCH – Health Sciences Library features cutting-edge facilities across five levels, including RFID-enabled circulation, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24/7 digital access. Powered by Koha, it integrates seamless search tools with advanced research tools such as Turnitin and Scopus, providing a secure, tech-driven environment for academic excellence.

Wi-Fi connectivity

CCTV Cameras

KMC Library Working Hours

08.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.

On All Days

08.30 a.m. to 04.30 p.m.

On Ganesh Chaturthi, Vijayadashami & Deepavali

KMC Library

Resources

The total collection of library resources as on 1st January 2024 stands as follows.

72660⁺

Books

96⁺

Print journals

11321⁺

Online journals

46719⁺

e-books

41242⁺

Back volumes of journals

32⁺

Online databases/online learning resources

16⁺

Online Journals and e-book packages

965⁺

CDs

2115⁺

WHO publications

8428⁺

Postgraduate dissertations

2378⁺

Ph.D. theses

126⁺

Computers

5⁺

Scanners

9⁺

Printers

2⁺

Color laser printer

72660⁺

Books

96⁺

Print journals

11321⁺

Online journals

46719⁺

e-books

KMC Library

e-Resources

SEARCH - The Health Sciences Library provides access to the following e-resources (online databases, journals, books, and other learning resources, etc.).

CINAHL Ultimate

Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination

BMJ Best Practice

BMJ Learning

Contact

Dr. Shivananda Bhat

Senior Librarian and In-charge Health Sciences Library Kasturba Medical College Manipal – 576 104, INDIA

lib.kmc@manipal.edu

+91820 2922358

+91820 2570061

About KMC Library

KMC Library

Facilities

Wi-Fi connectivity

CCTV Cameras

KMC Library

Resources

The total collection of library resources as on 1st January 2024 stands as follows.

72660⁺

Books

96⁺

Print journals

11321⁺

Online journals

46719⁺

e-books

41242⁺

Back volumes of journals

32⁺

Online databases/online learning resources

16⁺

Online Journals and e-book packages

965⁺

CDs

2115⁺

WHO publications

8428⁺

Postgraduate dissertations

2378⁺

Ph.D. theses

126⁺

Computers

5⁺

Scanners

9⁺

Printers

2⁺

Color laser printer

72660⁺

Books

96⁺

Print journals

11321⁺

Online journals

46719⁺

e-books

KMC Library

e-Resources

SEARCH - The Health Sciences Library provides access to the following e-resources (online databases, journals, books, and other learning resources, etc.).

CINAHL Ultimate

Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination

BMJ Best Practice

BMJ Learning

Contact

Dr. Shivananda Bhat

Senior Librarian and In-charge Health Sciences Library Kasturba Medical College Manipal – 576 104, INDIA

lib.kmc@manipal.edu

+91820 2922358

+91820 2570061