What We Offer Services Offered

The Haffkine Library provides a wide range of information services tailored to the diverse needs of its readership.

Reading Facility

• Open reading access to the full collection of books, periodicals and reference material.

• All Users

Reprographic Services

• Photocopying of required articles and documents within the limits of Copyright conventions.

• All Users

Reference Service

• Individual assistance for reference queries; guidance on using encyclopaedias, directories, dictionaries, abstracts and indexing sources.

• All Users

Information Service

• Literature search and bibliographic services offered on demand to assist research and enquiry.

• All Users

Referral Service

• Guidance and referral to other sources or libraries when information is not available locally.

• All Users

Database Service

• Access to online databases and e-text knowledge resources for comprehensive research support.

• All Users

Document Supply Service

• Photocopies of required articles from available print titles sent by mail, courier or fax within copyright limits.

• All Users

Orientation & Public Relations

• User orientation sessions to train readers to locate information independently using library resources.

• All Users

Current Awareness Service

• Alerts and updates on new arrivals and current developments in biomedical research literature.

• Researchers & Staff

Lending Facility

• Borrowing of library material for a stipulated time period.

• Scientific Staff & Researchers

Inter-Library Loan

• Borrowing from and lending to medical libraries in Mumbai on a reciprocal basis.

• Scientific Staff & Researchers

Research Table Facility

• Dedicated research tables for senior faculty and heads of departments for focused work.

• HODs & Senior Faculty