Library is having collection of 6859 books.

The books are mainly on the following subjects

Epidemiology, Nutrition, Public Health, Occupational Health, Communicable diseases, Sociology, Psychology, Community Organisation, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Population education, Non Communicable diseases, Sex Education, National Health Policies, National Health programmes, Family Welfare, Health Education, Communication, Hindi Books, Admin Books, Manuals, NFHS books, WHO books.

The library committee may be defined as the body or persons that deal with library activities. The library committee plays an effective and important role to run the library efficiently. The status of health literature, library and information services cannot be improved unless and until the Library Committee executes its governance. The Library Committee is empowered to make/frame/amend rules and regulations of the library. A committee is a forum comprising of knowledgeable persons who may be assigned particular tasks with matching powers. Generally, such committees are given advisory functions and supervisory powers. It studies the library needs in view of the instructional, research and service programs of the institute and advises the Dean on matters of policy, development of library resources which may be an integration of the library program with other instructional, research and service activities. The Committee liaises with the faculty, staff and students, and the Librarian.

The following are the basic functions of the Library Committee:

• To guide the Librarian in formulating general library policies and regulations which govern the functions of the library.
• To provide for proper documentation services and updating the Library collection.
• To work towards modernization and improvement of Library and Documentation Services.
• To formulate policies and procedures for efficient use of Library resources.
• To review Library readership
• To adopt measures to enhance readership.
• To prepare budget and proposals for the development of the Library.
• To recommend to the authorities the fees and other charges for the use of the Library.
• To seek feedback on Library functions from readers.
• To take measures to increase the membership of the Library beyond the boundaries of Institute.

The Committee is responsible for policy formulation and oversees its implementation. The Librarian acts as the member secretary of the committee and provides reliable information to the committee which does not interfere in day to day working of the library except through the Librarian. The library has Library Advisory Committee headed by the …... Its current composition is as under:

• No books, periodicals, or other library materials shall be removed from the library premises, without borrowing at the circulation counter.
• Do not carry issued materials such as books, reprints, journals, and loose magazines, into the library.
• The reader must not interfere with the comfort of other readers. Do not make excessive noise. Do not cause damage, disfigure, or mutilate to the library property, books, periodicals, and any other library material.
• Smoking in the library premises is not permitted.
• Bags, cases, ink-bottles, and pets are not allowed in the library.
• Persons present in the library at any time must identify themselves to the Library Staff when requested.
• No broadsheets, handbills, newspapers or other material be distributed or displayed within the library.
• Mobiles and other electronic alarm devices should be put on a mute mode while in the library.
• Water bottles are not allowed to put on reading tables and computer tables.
• Follow the Copyright Act. Do not use Copyright literature for the commercial purposes.
• Maintain silence in the library
• When leaving the station for more than a week, return all Books/Journal/Reprints borrowed from the library.
• Do not share User IDs & Passwords provided by the library for library access.
• Library Circulation Counter is closed 30 minutes before closing time. Please complete issue/return before 30 minutes of closing time.

The Library provides following services:

• Circulation
• Reference Services
• Documentation
• Inter Library Loan
• Internet Access
• Bibliographic Service

• MPH Trainees
• PGDHM Trainees
• DHPE trainees
• PGDCHC trainees
• SHI trainees
• Faculty members
• Research scholar
• Visitors
• NIPHTR Staff

• Library Membership Form 140 KB
• Book Suggestion Form 335 KB

• Library Acquisition List 173 KB
• NIPHTR Library Book Acquisition List August 2025 76 KB
• एनआईपीएचटीआर पुस्तकालय हिंदी पुस्तक अधिग्रहण सूची 1 262 KB

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Post Graduate Diploma In Hospital Management (PGDHM)
• Diploma in Health Promotion Education (DHPE)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Community Health Care (PGDCHC)
• Sanitary Health Inspector Course
• Diabetic Educator
• Home Health Aid
• General Duty Assistant
• First Responder

The library has maintained the institute website www.niphtr.mohfw.gov.in which provides information about infrastructure and facilities available in the Mumbai and Panvel campuses. The website also facilitates online admission for regular courses as well as skill development courses for students. Online registration of Yellow Fever vaccination passengers including slot booking & payment facility is available.

• NIPHER-Newsletter-April-2023-September-2023-Issue-I 6.98 MB
• NIPHTR Newsletter April - September 2022 2.95 MB
• NIPHTR Newsletter October 2021 - March 2022 852.42 KB

The e-Granthalaya Library Mobile Application is now available for download on the Google Play Store. All students and staff members of NIPHTR may log in to the application using their registered mobile number.

Key Features of the e-Granthalaya Library App

• Users can view complete bibliographic details of books available in the library.
• Users can check their individual transaction history, including:
  • Issue Date
  • Due Date
  • Return Date
• Access to digital library resources is also provided through the application.

Note: A stable internet connection is required for login and for accessing the services available in the application.

Procedure to Download the Application

The app can be downloaded through any one of the following methods:

Option 1:
Search for the keyword “e-Granthalaya Library” on the Google Play Store.

Option 2:
Use the direct link provided below (Android):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nic.eg4mobile

Steps to Log In to the e-Granthalaya Application

• Install the e-Granthalaya mobile application from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
• Enter the registered mobile number as submitted to the library.
• Provide/select the following details:
• Cluster: Government Medical Libraries
• Name: NIPHTR Library
• Membership Number: This will be provided to the user on their registered email ID after submission and approval of the Library Membership Application Form.
• Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
• Upon successful verification, the user will be logged in to the application.

We are happy to share that National Institute of Public Health and Training Research (NIPHTR) has successfully joined One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) an INFLIBNET initiative; this strategic move will enhance access to a wide range of national and international e-resources.

About One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)

The Prime Minister of India in his address to the Nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15th August, 2022, had pointed out the importance of Research and Development in our country in the Amrit Kaal. He had given the clarion call of “Jai Anusandhan” on the occasion.

The Government of India approved One Nation One Subscription scheme to provide country-wide access to international high impact scholarly research articles and journal publications to students, faculty and researchers of all Higher Education Institutions managed by the central government and state governments and Research & Development Institutions of the central government.

From 1st January 2025, ONOS phase-I has been approved for the calendar years 2025, 2026 and 2027. Access to journals is being provided through national subscription coordinated by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre.

The One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative provides access to over 13,000 journals from 30 major international publishers. Accessible via https://onos.gov.in/

The list of participating publishers includes: Accessible via https://onos.gov.in/

All the databases are accessible to Within-NLUD campus access via link https://onos.gov.in/ or through library webpage as the remote access facilities will be available from INFLIBNET at the earliest.

The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is provided for locating library materials available in the library. The OPAC database contains bibliographic records of all publications received and processed by the library.

computer terminals have been made available in the Library Computer Lab for accessing the catalogue. Readers are advised to make use of OPAC for searching library documents.

In case any assistance is required in operating OPAC or for any other information related to library services, readers may contact the library staff.

Web OPAC — NIPHTR Library
(Accessible at the following link)
https://eg4.nic.in/OPAC/Default.aspx?CL_NAME=MEDICALLIBRARIES

How to Log in to the OPAC Portal

• On the right-hand side of the OPAC page, enter your details under Member Login.
• Select the Cluster as NIPHTR Library (FWTRC).
• Choose the preferred Login Method.
• You may log in either using:
  • Username and Password, or
  • OTP (One-Time Password)
• If logging in via OTP, enter your Membership Number.
• Enter the Captcha code and click on the Login button.
• After successful login, you will be able to access the OPAC services.