Cornerstone of research, academic excellence, and clinical learning. Empowering students, faculty, and scholars across Muhammad Medical College, Muhammad Dental College, and Allied Health Sciences with over 10,400 volumes and 22 digital portals.
A cornerstone of Ibn-e-Sina University's academic, clinical, and scientific infrastructure, serving students, clinicians, and researchers across all university constituent bodies.
Under the strategic goals of Ibn-e-Sina University (ISU) and the Muhammad Foundation Trust (MFT), Nafees Library is committed to delivering the highest quality learning environment through innovative methods of retrieving, storing, and disseminating information for lifelong learning.
Conveniently located on the Second Floor of the Academic Center / MMC Building, the library is an intellectual sanctuary serving all students, faculty members, and research fellows across Muhammad Medical College (MMC), Muhammad Dental College (MDC), Muhammad College of Nursing (MCON), Muhammad Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (MIPRS), and MIST.
The central repository houses comprehensive holdings across basic medical sciences, clinical specialties, dental surgery, rehabilitation protocols, management sciences, and social literature in both English and Urdu. Holdings are classified and cataloged according to the internationally recognized Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme.
Actively identifying, meeting, and exceeding user expectations with professional dedication.
Embracing state-of-the-art information technologies, digital repositories, and automated tools.
Conscientious, responsible library management promoting academic and clinical rigor.
Fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and resource sharing across all constituent colleges.
“I am delighted to share the Ibn-e-Sina University Library Strategic Plan with our academic community. The teamwork of our faculty, librarians, and administrators has produced realistic initiatives that recognize our objectives for continued development. I am confident that this strategic planning will be a key instrument to enhance the University's mission of providing efficient and high-level services to achieve our goals of teaching, research activities, and healthcare service across Mirpurkhas.”
The library utilizes integrated Campus Management Software alongside classified shelf records. Dedicated OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) terminals are situated on the 2nd floor for searching holdings by Title, Author, Subject, or Call Number.
Web-based OPAC portal integration is underway under Goal 5 of our 2026–2030 Strategic Automation Plan.Direct access to the official HEC Digital Library and our 21 specialized subject repositories. Accessible 24/7 on and off-campus to support evidence-based medicine and research.
A transformative academic infrastructure providing Ibn-e-Sina University students, postgraduate residents, and faculty members with access to thousands of high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals, scholarly databases, full-text e-books, and multidisciplinary repositories across medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, and social sciences.
Access to international peer-reviewed journals, high-impact databases, e-books, and research publications via HEC Pakistan.
Essential learning resources, anatomical diagrams, histology atlases, dissection guides, and reference textbooks.
Clinical guidelines, ECG interpretations, cardiovascular therapies, heart disease research, and diagnostic references.
Repository on diagnostic techniques, biochemical pathology, hematology, lab management, and research tools.
Comprehensive maternal health literature, obstetrical protocols, reproductive medicine, and fetal wellness studies.
Core internal medicine textbooks, differential diagnosis resources, clinical case studies, and treatment monographs.
Specialized resources covering neonatal intensive care, childhood development, pediatric pharmacology, and pediatric protocols.
Physical therapy methodologies, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, electrotherapy, biomechanics, and neurological rehab guides.
Guides on study designs, biostatistics, SPSS tutorials, medical dissertation protocols, and scientific manuscript writing.
General surgery textbooks, surgical technique guides, operative procedures, wound management, and trauma surgery references.
Clinical nursing procedures, patient care management, pharmacology for nurses, community health, and nursing administration.
Forensic pathology, medicolegal examination protocols, medical jurisprudence, autopsy procedures, and clinical toxicology.
Diabetes clinical practice guidelines, metabolic syndrome therapies, diabetic foot care, and endocrinology literature.
Curriculum design methodologies, modern pedagogy, educational psychology, educational assessment, and teacher training.
Healthcare administration, organizational behavior, marketing principles, financial accounting, and strategic leadership.
Official Google Scholar archive of peer-reviewed research papers, faculty citations, symposium proceedings, and ISU publications.
Operative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and dental materials.
Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) resources, faculty teaching development, OSCE design, and assessment models.
Curated digital collection of medical, dental, allied health, and clinical textbooks available for instant online reading.
Academic slide decks, classroom presentations, clinical case reviews, and departmental lecture archives across all semesters.
Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug monographs, therapeutic guidelines, adverse reaction databases, and drug interactions.
Interactive medical simulations, online learning management platforms, virtual anatomy tools, and multimedia clinical tutorials.
All subject e-libraries are open access and accessible worldwide from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. For HEC Digital Library subscriptions behind institutional paywalls, on-campus IP recognition is enabled automatically across ISU computer labs and Wi-Fi. Off-campus access credentials can be obtained from the library helpdesk or by emailing library@isu.edu.pk.
Extensive holdings cataloged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme, continuously enriched with new acquisitions.
| Classification / Category | Volume Count | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical & Clinical Textbooks | 3,610 | Active |
| English Language Academic Holdings | 3,915 | Available |
| Dental Surgery & Oral Health Books | 1,809 | Available |
| Urdu Literature (Rahat Saeed Collection) | 926 | Special |
| Reference Dictionaries & Encyclopedias | 258 | Reference |
| Islamic & Religious Studies Collection | 230 | Available |
| Sindhi Regional Literature & History | 129 | Available |
| Optical Discs (CDs, DVDs, Digital Media) | 88 | Media |
| New Arrivals Acquired in Year 2025 | 845 | New |
| Total Cataloged Physical Volumes | 10,464 | Total |
Our holdings are tailored to support the curricula across undergraduate, postgraduate, and allied programs accredited by PMDC, WHO, and HEC:
Nafees Library proudly hosts an extraordinary collection of classical and modern literature, named "Gosha-e-Rahat Saeed" in honor of Mr. Rahat Saeed, a renowned scholar, progressive thinker, and distinguished writer who generously donated his extensive personal library.
Comprising nearly a thousand rare titles in Urdu, English, and regional literature, this corner is curated on the core belief that medical professionals must nurture both scientific intellect and compassionate humanity. Reading classical literature, poetry, and philosophy inspires future doctors to understand human emotion, suffering, and ethical integrity.
Designed to foster deep individual focus, collaborative research, and digital exploration with state-of-the-art technological amenities.
Comfortable, air-conditioned seating capacity for 300+ students and scholars with natural lighting, ergonomic furniture, and quiet study ambience.
Dedicated personal study booths for intensive revision and uninterrupted postgraduate reading, equipped with personal reading lights and power sockets.
Designated discussion areas for peer-to-peer study sessions, group project deliberations, and clinical case analysis without disturbing the quiet zones.
16 high-speed user workstations equipped with fast internet, digital database access, research software, and electronic journal terminals.
High-bandwidth wireless internet access throughout the library floor for laptops, tablets, and mobile e-resource browsing.
On-site heavy-duty photocopier, high-speed document printer, and barcode scanner/printer facilities available for academic copying and printing.
Dedicated display racks holding medical journals, health bulletins, higher education magazines, and leading national English and Urdu daily newspapers.
Strategically placed multi-pin power outlets at all study tables and carrels to ensure seamless laptop and tablet battery life during long study sessions.
Elevator and ramp accessibility to the second floor, with staff assistance available to accommodate scholars and students with special needs.
Comprehensive bibliographic, literature-searching, and research assistance to empower our academic and postgraduate community.
Supervised lending of curriculum textbooks and reference works with rapid check-in and check-out.
Professional librarians assist patrons in locating hard-to-find textbooks, clinical papers, and statistics.
Assisting faculty and scholars in complex bibliographic queries across PubMed, HEC, and Google Scholar.
Regular bulletins showcasing newly acquired medical titles and latest journal editions on noticeboards and website.
Collaboration with affiliated health institutions to procure specialized reference works not held in local stacks.
Structured induction sessions for incoming 1st-year MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and DPT batches on catalog navigation.
As Ibn-e-Sina University advances higher degree programs (FCPS, MPhil, MSc, and faculty research), Nafees Library provides dedicated research enablement:
Formulating MeSH keyword strategies and systematic Boolean searches across indexed medical repositories.
Hands-on training sessions on EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, and Vancouver / APA citation styling.
Education on academic integrity, Turnitin similarity index verification, and publication ethics.
Deposit and digital archiving of completed institutional theses for open scholar consultation.
Clear guidelines to ensure fair access, disciplined study environment, and maximum dividend for all library patrons.
The central library maintains extended operational hours to accommodate routine coursework as well as intensive clinical rotations.
16 high-speed desktop computers for student research and 2 office systems are available free of charge for academic querying, HEC downloads, literature reviews, and reference preparation.
Under the visionary leadership of our Chancellor, the Library Affairs Directorate is implementing 6 comprehensive strategic goals to benchmark world-class academic standards.
Enhancing academic literacy through structured educational programs, information literacy sessions, orientation on research tools (EndNote, SPSS, citation styles), and comprehensive plagiarism awareness to support clinical education and patient care.
Systematic expansion of physical and digital holdings aligned with PMDC and HEC curricula, periodic collection audits, continuous acquisition of latest editions, evaluation of online databases, and intellectual property rights (IPR) awareness.
Annual user satisfaction surveys among students and faculty, evidence-based policy revisions, professional development for library staff, compiling monthly/annual accountability reports, and promoting information ethics in digital learning.
Recruiting and retaining competent professional library staff, continuous professional development (CPD) both locally and internationally, and proactive current awareness content delivery to researchers via automated email alerts.
Full integration of KOHA, Symphony, and Library Information Management System (LIMS) software, updating computerized cataloging and circulation tracking, establishing Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) terminals, and patron user education.
Architectural space expansion to match expanding student cohorts, deployment of Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) systems for resource safeguarding, centralized reprographic services, and modern group discussion study rooms.
Dedicated academic leadership and professional library staff committed to facilitating your study and research needs.
Answers to common queries regarding membership, borrowing allowances, renewals, e-resource access, and library policies.
Recommend books, journals, or clinical databases for inclusion in the Nafees Library collection.
A glimpse into our quiet study halls, physical stacks, digital facilities, and literary corners.
