Academic Resources

The Academic Library: A Hub for Learning and Research

The SMDU Library is an integrated knowledge resource serving as the central and departmental library. It offers open access catalogues for students, faculty, and staff members — a space that inspires learning, research, and intellectual curiosity.

About the Library

  • The library is located on a separate floor with marble flooring, near the college temple.
  • It has a spacious reading hall and rich reference collections such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and self-help books.
  • The library subscribes to an adequate number of newspapers for daily updates.
  • Security of resources is ensured with entry/exit sign-in systems and CCTV surveillance for strict monitoring.

Library Details

Polytechnic Courses

Books: 6080
Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Issue: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Recess: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Return: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pharmacy Courses

Books: 3155
Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Issue: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Recess: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Return: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

B.Ed.

Books: 5737
Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Issue: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Recess: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Return: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

B.Sc. Nursing

Books: 2250
Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Issue: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Recess: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Return: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Book Borrowing Facilities

Students

Books: 4 Books
Period: 15 Days

Toppers

Books: 6 Books
Period: 15 Days

University Merit

Books: 8 Books
Period: 15 Days

University Topper

Books: 12 Books
Period: 15 Days

Faculty Member

Books: 6 Books
Period: 30 Days

Library Sections

  • Reading Section
  • General Section
  • Reference Book Section

Library Rules

  • Students must show their ID cards before entering the library.
  • Using someone else’s library card is a punishable offense.
  • Keep personal belongings at the property counter; do not leave valuables.
  • No book will be renewed/reissued on the same day.
  • The latest edition of a book must be provided in replacement of a lost/damaged book with a fine.
  • Tearing, marking, or misplacing books/magazines is punishable.
  • Stealing books incurs a fine of ₹2000.
  • Misbehaving, chatting, or using mobile phones is strictly prohibited.
  • All students must wear college uniform inside the library.
  • Gossip, food, and beverages are strictly prohibited.

Contact Details

Mrs. Rajdhani Nautiyal
Chief Librarian
Rukmani Nagar, Hitanu (Dhanari), Dunda, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand – 249151
Contact: 01371 – 299442
Email: info@smdu.edu.in

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