COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY - LIBRARY

Library Services
DSU collage of physiotherapy Library offers many services in support of academic and research work. Library is located at the ‘HS’ block in the university and has a carpet area of about 3,836 sq. ft. with 120+ seating capacity. Library is fully air conditioned. Entire library is connected through LAN & Wi-Fi.
Circulation:
Most useful and fast moving books are placed in this section and Library provides general (open) access to its collections. Each rack in this section has Shelf guides which will help our readers to find the required books easily and quickly.
- Books are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements Books are issued for 15 days to students and 30 days for faculty. (No renewal option for faculty members).
- Along with books, CDs & DVDs are issued at Circulation Section.
Renewal Procedures:
An issued book can be renewed for a period of 15 days to students and 1 month to faculty members, the book has to be physically brought to the library for renewal. If the book has been reserved by any other user, then the book cannot be renewed.
Online Reservations:
The library provides the facility to reserve books through our online portal available through https://dsuunivopac.ltsinformatics.com/(outside the campus). Library members can search for the availability of the required book through the above portal and subsequently reserve them by logging in through their member ID

Reference Section:
The Library maintains separate reference collections consisting of Text books, Reference books, Dictionaries Handbooks, General Studies & etc. All library members have the separate reference membership to access reference collections. Reference books are issued for overnight if there is a need.

Theses:
Theses and projects pertaining to BPT, MPT programs more than 150 theses and projects are available in our library for reference.

Digital Library:
Digital library is having 12 Computers; through these computers DSU students, research scholars & faculty members can access online databases, e-books, e-journals and other digitized resources.

Print Journals list | |
Sl. No. | Title of the Journal |
1 | Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and O.T(4) |
2 | Journal of Manual and Manipulative therapy(5) |
3 | Journals of Neurologic Physical Therapy(4) |
4 | International Journal of yoga, physiotherapy and physical education |
5 | Journal of physiotherapy in obstetrics and gynecology |
6 | Journal of sports science and nutrition |
7 | Physiotherapy practice and research |
8 | Physiotherapy : Journal of cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy |
9 | Physiotherapy : Journal of community physiotherapy |
10 | Physiotherapy Journal of Kinesiotherapy |
11 | Sports orthopedics and rheumatology |
Journals:
The Library is holding good collections of print journals and Magazines
- National
- International Print journals.

Dailies:
Library subscribes 04 Newspapers (English & Kannada) and 2 popular magazines
Sl. No. | Newspapers | Magazines |
1 | Deccan Herald | Happiest Health |
2 | Prajavani | Sports Star |
3 | The Hindu | |
4 | Indian Express |

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Useful Physiotherapy URLs:
Physio links | |
Physiopedia | https://www.physio-pedia.com/home/ |
Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) | http://www.physiotherapyindia.org/ |
World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) | https://www.wcpt.org/ |
World Health Organization (WHO) | http://www.who.int/ |
Medical News Today | https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ |
Journals | |
Journal for Physiotherapy | https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-physiotherapy |
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy | https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/physiotherapy |