“Empowering Pharmacy Education Through Knowledge and Innovation.” The Library of R L Jalappa College of Pharmacy serves as the academic heartbeat of the institution, offering a dynamic collection of print and digital resources that support teaching, learning, and pharmaceutical research.

Library Collections

Category

Description / Content

Example Resources / Details

1. Print Collection The library maintains a strong print collection that supports teaching, learning, and research across all branches of pharmaceutical sciences. The collection includes textbooks, reference works, and printed journals catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Total Print Resources: 2,492 books Printed Journals: 10 (Indian editions)
2. Digital Resources The library provides access to high-quality online databases and e-resources that enhance pharmaceutical learning and research. These platforms offer full-text e-books, journals, case studies, and multimedia learning modules from globally recognized publishers. Subscribed Databases: - Clinical Key (Elsevier), Access Medicine (McGraw-Hill) Open Access Sources: PubMed Central, DOAJ, Shodhganga
3. Institutional Repository The institutional repository preserves and showcases the intellectual contributions of students and faculty. It serves as a digital archive for academic content and ensures long-term Collection Includes: accessibility and visibility of scholarly works. - Old Question Papers - Faculty Publications - Student Project Reports and Dissertations
4. Journals Collection The library subscribes to a blend of print and online journals to ensure continuous access to updated pharmaceutical literature and global research developments. Indian Print Journals: 10 Online Journals: 100 (via ClinicalKey, AccessMedicine, and other platforms)

Library Services

Service Category

Description / Features

1. Circulation & Membership The library provides seamless access to its print and digital resources through an efficient circulation system. Students and faculty can borrow, renew, and reserve books using their unique library ID. Membership is open to all students, teaching, and non-teaching staff of the institution.
2. Reference Assistance The library offers personalized reference services to help users locate reliable and authoritative information for their academic needs. Trained librarians assist users in identifying relevant books, journal articles, and digital resources.
4. Research Support Services The library’s Research Support Services are designed to strengthen the research productivity and publication quality of students and faculty. It provides end-to-end assistance throughout the research process — from topic identification to dissemination. Support includes guidance on literature searching, use of databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus), citation management using tools like Mendeley or Zotero, plagiarism checking, and open access publishing awareness.

Research and Learning Support

  • Research Consultation
  • Plagiarism Check Service
  • Citation and Reference Tools

Faculty and Student Corner

  • Faculty Publications
  • Student Achievements
  • Research Projects Showcase
  • Suggest a Book / Feedback Form

Contact Details
Sudeep D. K.
Librarian
R L Jalappa College of Pharmacy
Tamaka, Kolar – 563103
librarianrljcop@sduaher.ac.in