Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital is situated in Nanded city of Maharashtra. It was established in 1988. The college is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and recognized by National Medical Commission (NMC) India. The medical college has an annual intake of 150 MBBS seats and 111 seats in 20 Departments for Post-Graduate studies.

The Central Library of the institute occupies a place of pride in Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital and it is an essential component of the institute’s quality research and education mission. The state-of-the-art Central Library has a separate building and enables learning and advancement of knowledge.

It caters to the information needs of Medical Professionals, Students and Faculty. With an area of 2500 Sq.mts, it provides separate reading halls each having 250 capacities for under graduate, and 200 postgraduate students, 30 for Faculty and 100 for paramedical students.

It acquires more than 25,000 copies of books in its collection and has a rich collection of Textbooks, Reference books, Journals, Bound volumes, Thesis, Dissertation  and other reading materials in the discipline of Medicine and allied fields in Medical Science. The library is equipped with ultra-modern technology and provides various extra-ordinary library services considering standards given by the ‘National Medical Council’. For hustle free transactions, a library facilitates an automated library system using library management software called E-Granthalaya. The books and the library membership cards of the library have been bar-coded for systematic transactions. Library provides Home Lending, OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), E-Library, Reference Service, and Book-Bank services to the students. Library has always aimed to provide the best services to the users in terms of collection, research and facilities.

The Central Library provides spacious reading areas and student-friendly facilities designed to support focused study and academic excellence.

Key Facilities:

• Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the library premises to support access to online academic resources and digital learning materials.

• CCTV surveillance across the library premises to support safety, security, and the proper use of library facilities.

• A green garden area providing a pleasant and refreshing environment for students.

• Cement benches installed in the garden area to enable students to sit, relax, and take study breaks.

• A peaceful and comfortable environment for individual study and academic activities.

These facilities are intended to promote effective learning, student well-being, and a positive academic atmosphere.

• The mission of this Library is to provide comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date information resources and knowledge services that support excellence in medical education, research, clinical practice, and lifelong learning. The library is committed to fostering an intellectually stimulating environment that promotes evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, innovation, and academic integrity among undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty members, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
• Through the integration of print and digital resources, modern information technologies, and user-oriented library services, the library strives to facilitate the acquisition, creation, and dissemination of medical knowledge, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare delivery and better patient outcomes.

• To be a centre of excellence in medical knowledge and information services, empowering future healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers through innovative learning resources, digital accessibility, and a culture of lifelong learning.

• To develop and maintain relevant, current, and retrospective medical literature in the library.
• To provide the best services to support the curriculum and research needs of users.
• To make users aware of the library’s collection and services to get optimum benefits.
• To contribute to the growth and research development of the users and institute.

The Library Committee is responsible for overseeing the library’s operation and management. The committee works in strategic planning, decision-making, and policy-making of the library and its activities.