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Imam Reza Hospital Central Medical Library
Central Medical Library
Imam Reza Academic Hospital | Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
Fostering Clinical Excellence, Academic Research, and Medical Education through Advanced Information Services
📚 Overview & Mission
The hospital medical libraries of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) are dedicated to supporting clinical therapeutics, medical education, and biomedical research. By identifying, acquiring, and disseminating specialized information resources, the library empowers physicians, clinical residents, nursing officers, allied health professionals, medical students, and clinical researchers. Integrating modern medical librarianship, health informatics, and digital technologies, the library plays a direct role in enhancing evidence-based clinical decision-making and patient care outcomes.
Institutional Mission
To elevate the scientific, clinical, and academic proficiency of library patrons—including university faculty, medical residents, fellows, students, and healthcare staff—by identifying critical information needs across the hospital’s medical disciplines, procuring authoritative biomedical literature, providing cutting-edge learning technologies, and facilitating access within an optimal academic research environment.
Strategic Vision
To achieve qualitative and quantitative excellence in specialized medical literature supporting all educational and clinical disciplines of the hospital, advance the quality of educational training programs, and maximize patron satisfaction across both on-site facilities and virtual information services.
User Community
🏛️ Historical Milestones & Structural Evolution
Foundation & Initial Collections (1977)
Modernization & Cataloging Leadership
Modern Architectural Renovation (2011–2012)
🏢 Facility Architecture & Specifications
Situated on the Ground Floor of the Educational Complex of Imam Reza Hospital, the library spans a total physical area of 850 square meters:
| Section / Facility | Surface Area | Capacity / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Total Library Footprint | 850 sq. meters | Ground Floor, Educational Complex |
| Circulation & Lending Department | 75 sq. meters | Fast-track check-out and return services |
| Book Stacks & Reference Archive | 150 sq. meters | Core biomedical references, monographs & serials |
| Men’s Study Hall | 145 sq. meters | 115 desks & ergonomic seating |
| Women’s Study Hall | 106 sq. meters | 80 desks & ergonomic seating |
| Medical Informatics Suite | Dedicated unit | 25 high-speed PC stations & interactive smart board |
🕐 Operating Hours & Service Schedule
| Service Section | Operating Days | Working Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main Study Halls | Daily (7 days a week) | 07:30 – 24:00 |
| Library Directorate & Administration | Working days (Excl. Public Holidays) | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Circulation & Lending Desk | Working days (Excl. Public Holidays) | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Informatics Suite & Digital Skills Lab | Working days (Excl. Public Holidays) | 07:30 – 14:00 |
👥 Library Leadership & Professional Staff Directory
| Name | Role / Position | Academic & Professional Credentials | Direct Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mohammad Reza Naghibi | Head of Library | Subspecialist in Pediatric Cardiology | Email: NaghibiMR@mums.ac.ir |
| Zohreh Pilehchian | Library Manager | M.Sc. in Library & Information Science (IT Management) | Email: Pilehchiyanz1@mums.ac.ir Tel: (+98) 51 3859 2083 / 3802 2090 |
| Akram Safari | Medical Librarian | M.Sc. in Information Science & Knowledge Studies | Email: safariA1@mums.ac.ir Tel: (+98) 51 3802 2092 |
| Saeed Hamed | Medical Librarian | M.Sc. in Information Science & Knowledge Studies | Email: Hameds2@mums.ac.ir Tel: (+98) 51 3802 2090 |
📍 Campus Location & Inquiries
🏥 Facility: Central Medical Library
📍 Location: Ground Floor, Educational Complex, Imam Reza Academic Hospital
🗺️ Campus Address: Ibn Sina Avenue, Imam Reza Square, Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran
🏛️ University Affiliation: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
🌐 Official Web Portal: www.mums.ac.ir
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