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Ibn-e-Sina Psychiatric Hospital Library
Specialized Psychiatric Medical Library
📚 Overview & History
Established in 1991 (1370), the Specialized Library of Ibn-e-Sina Psychiatric Hospital serves as the principal specialized information resource center for psychiatry, behavioral sciences, psychiatric nursing, and clinical psychology in the region. Spanning a dedicated facility of 250 square meters, the library is organized on an open-shelf system and provides direct access to high-impact academic reference books, clinical journals, IT workstations, and an expansive study hall.
The library supports faculty members, psychiatric residents, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, medical interns, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nursing staff, and university researchers.
📖 Library Collections & Holdings
- Total Book Holdings: Approximately 10,000 specialized volumes
- Persian Language Holdings: ~6,700 cataloged volumes
- International (Latin/English) Holdings: ~3,300 specialized academic volumes
- Periodicals & Journals: Comprehensive digital access to international peer-reviewed psychiatric and behavioral science journals via the MUMS digital library network, supplemented by print serials and academic donations.
- Electronic & Online Databases: Campus-wide access to leading international biomedical repositories, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and specialized psychiatric reference databases.
- Academic Thesis Collection: Complete archive of doctoral dissertations, psychiatric residency theses, and fellowship research projects completed at the hospital.
💻 Key Services & Facilities
- Open-Shelf Book Lending & Circulation: Automated checkout and return services for academic textbooks, monographs, and diagnostic manuals.
- Reference & Information Retrieval Services: Specialized reference consultations and professional literature searches for ongoing clinical research and clinical trials.
- Dedicated Study Hall: Quiet, climate-controlled reading facility continuously available for faculty, residents, and medical students.
- Computer & Digital Research Stations: High-speed internet access for database searches, electronic journal retrieval, and statistical research.
- User Training & Academic Support: Instruction on bibliographic databases, citation management software, and evidence-based mental health resources.
🏛️ Facility & Service Specifications
| Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 1991 (1370) |
| Total Facility Area | 250 m² |
| Classification & Access | Open-Shelf Access System |
| Total Collection Size | ~10,000 Volumes (~6,700 Persian & ~3,300 International) |
| Core Subject Domains | Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing |
| Integrated Spaces | Main Study Hall, Serial Holding Area, Digital IT Workstations |
| Target User Base | Faculty Members, Residents, Fellows, Interns, Allied Health Staff |
| Core Services | Book Circulation, Reference Inquiries, Digital Database Access, Thesis Archives |
👤 Leadership & Contact Information
👨⚕️ Library Director: Dr. Seyed Alireza Sajjadi
👩💼 Head Librarian / Library Manager: Ms. Zahra Niromand
📞 Direct Telephone / Extension: (+98) 51 3700 2223 / Extension: 223
☎️ Hospital Central Switchboard: (+98) 51 3711 2701 to 7
✉️ Official Email: ISH.IT@MUMS.AC.IR
📍 Location: Ibn-e-Sina Psychiatric Hospital, End of Horr-e-Ameli Avenue, before Bouali Square, Mashhad, Iran
🕐 Operating Hours
📅 Administrative & Lending Desk Hours: Saturday through Thursday, 07:30 AM – 01:00 PM (07:30 – 13:00)
📚 Study Hall Access: Continuously operational and open for residents, fellows, and medical staff.