Library and Information Services

The catalogue of library resources can be searched and web-based library services can be accessed online at:

RCC has an excellent track record in scientific publishing over four decades. Over the years, the Centre has accumulated a body of knowledge to impart therapeutic benefits to the society. In various publishing platforms, the Centre has been generating scholarly content in the form of journal articles, chapters in books, conference papers and so on.

RCC library undertake the work involved in identifying, procuring and organising of all the scholarly papers emanated from the Centre. The bibliographical account of all such papers since the year 1981 can be accessed through the following links.

Journal Articles: Click here

Chapters in books, papers in proceedings: Click here

Books: Click here

RCC library maintains liaison with DELNET, National Cancer Grid and other libraries of repute for procuring papers from non-subscribed journals, upon request by library members. All such requests to the library can be made in person, over phone or via email.

It is essential to subject the intellectual creations generated from the Centre for plagiarism checks so as to ensure credits and appropriate citations. Anti-plagiarism checking facility can be availed by the academia of RCC whenever they write a research proposals, thesis, dissertations, book chapters, research articles, etc., before subjecting for publishing.

This service is supported by National Cancer Grid (NCG) headquarters at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. It uses ‘iThenticate’ anti-plagiarism software, designed especially for the researchers, authors, publishers, students and others involved in publications. This does similarity checks, and compares it with or checks with its own database of books, journals, internet sources and all. As RCC becomes a member of NCG, this facility is extended on free basis.

The manuscripts (MSS) / documents for anti-plagiarism check may be mailed to rcclibrary@gmail.com / vishnurcctvm@gmail.com Normally, it takes 2-3days to deliver the reports. The submitted MSS will be deleted from the computers both at RCC and NCG and will not be shared with anyone.

UpToDate Anywhere

UpToDate is an evidence-based, physician-authored clinical decision support resource which clinicians trust to make the right point-of-care decisions. More than 6,500 world-renowned physician authors, editors, and peer reviewers use a rigorous editorial process to synthesize the most recent medical information into trusted, evidence-based recommendations that are proven to improve patient care and quality. Library has a subscription to its UpToDate Anywhere version, which enables both institution wide as well as remote/off campus access.

Clinical Key

Through Elsevier's ClinicalKey, clinicians and students can access the latest evidence across specialties in a variety of formats, including full-text reference books and journals, clinical overviews, drug information, medical and procedure videos and images, practice guidelines, customizable patient education handouts, clinical calculators, clinical trials and MEDLINE abstracts.

Science Direct

The important feature of Elsevier's 'Science Direct' is the provision of abstract database that covers over 3000 biomedical science & technology journals. It provides access to many journals not covered by Medline, particularly in the areas of basic sciences, molecular biology, genetics and other biological sciences.

DELNET

Delnet (Developing Library Network) is a reputed agency in India for promoting resource sharing among the libraries through the development of a network of libraries. It aims to collect, store, disseminate information and coordinate efforts for suitable collection development among participating libraries. We are a few of the Delnet members in Kerala with a privilege for accessing its resources. Besides union catalogues and union lists, Delnet offers wide spectrum of databases in both online and offline mode.

PUBMED

Medline and its web interface 'Pubmed' are the much sought after link for medical professionals. This is a freely available bibliographic database contains references to journal articles in the life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. Currently 'Pubmed' has a coverage over 21 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. It also includes links to full text articles and other related resources.

IndMed

This database of biomedical Literature is a one point resource of peer reviewed Indian biomedical literature covering full text of journals.

Do not hesitate to seek the help of our professionals for fruitful utilisation of resources and services.
Phone to Inquiry Desk: (0) 91-471-2522225
Email: Email: rcclibrary@gmail.com
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Professional staff:
          Dr. V. Vishnu
          Librarian cum Information Officer & Head
          Email: vishnuv@rcctvm.gov.in
          Phone: (+) 91-471-2522313
          Mob:     (+) 91-9447892856           

          Dr. Saji S. Nair
          Librarian
          Email: sajisnair@rcctvm.gov.in
          Phone: (+) 91-471-2522225
          Mob:     (+) 91-9446014130


          Smt. Haseena K
          Library Assistant
          Email: haseenak@rcctvm.gov.in
          Phone: (+) 91-471-2522225
          Mob:     (+) 91-7306407203