The LRC plays an important role at Ziauddin University. Students are expected to develop lifelong learning skills in order to keep abreast of the rapidly accumulating medical information. The LRC includes library, an inter-disciplinary museum and computer-aided facilities. All three campuses have their own library containing textbooks, periodicals, newspapers and general reference works related to the programme offered by the university. Most books are available for loan and special restricted collections of recommended textbooks are reserved for students. All new students are given basic instructions in using the library. Further help is provided when project work is undertaken to enable students to make full use of all library facilities. The college also subscribes to 50 foreign/local journals of a wide range of specialties.

 

Computing and Informatics

LRC is equipped with wide range of cutting edge computing resources available to facilitate students and staff from Mondays to Saturdays. Some of the major facilities are word processing and statistical analysis.

An expanding variety of electronic databases including Medline, and other networked sources are also available along with Internet resources. An online search service provides access to databases on all subjects and any items not held in the library may be obtained at a cost on inter library loans.

The students are encouraged to keep abreast of the latest changes in the medical field through the Internet and Computer Assisted Learning Programme on CD-ROM. This supports selfdirected and small group learning. The use of computers permits flexible hours, and self-paced learning.

 

Teaching Collections

The Anatomy and Pathology collections combine a large of range of specimens for acquiring a basic understanding of disease. Facilities include teaching videos, audio visual material, poster displays, computer-based tutorials, self-assessment programme and interactive CD-ROM based computer programmes.