WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF NURSING (CICON)


Introduction


Country International College of Nursing (CICON), we are dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by nurturing compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable nursing professionals. As a leading institution under the prestigious Sardar Group of Companies, we pride ourselves on our commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and holistic student development.

Located in the heart of Pakistan, our college provides a vibrant learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and a curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of modern healthcare. Whether you are embarking on your nursing journey or advancing your career, CICON College of Nursing is here to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Join us as we inspire and prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders!



VISION

Our Vision is to attain national recognition for innovative programs in health education, collaborative and interdisciplinary partnerships that improve healthcare provision in underserved communities as well as for promotion of research and advancement in the health sector. It is our aim to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens in the region and around the nation

MISSION

Our mission is to deliver high-quality nursing education and training, empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values necessary to excel in modern healthcare. As a subsidiary of the Sardar Group of Companies, we are committed to advancing healthcare standards and addressing the evolving needs of society.

LIBRARY RULES

This guide has been prepared to familiarize you with the library that serves the college faculty, students, and staff of the Country International College of Nursing (CICON). The aim of the library is to provide informational resources and services requisite for supporting the successful operation of the College. To feel comfortable and skilled in exploiting the resources of a library, one must get in the habit of going there and using its facilities and resources regularly.

BORROWING LIBRARY MATERIALS

Those who wish to borrow library materials must first register at the Circulation Desk.

By signing the registration form, the member agrees to observe the by-laws, policies and

Regulations of the library. Our sole interest in enforcing a few regulations is to ensure the

availability of library materials for all patrons.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe in excellence in health education through a teaching-learning process that is the responsibility of both faculty and students

We promote the development of life-long, self-directed learning that fosters leadership in education, research, practice, and services

Our efforts are directed towards achieving higher levels of education for all health and transforming new advancements of the healthcare system in Pakistan

We believe that health education is framed  within the context of health meta paradigm, person, environment, health, and medical care

GENERAL   OBJECTIVES

Having completed the BS Nursing (Post-RN) & BS Nursing (Generic 4 years) learners will be able to:

Performed various community visits to create awareness among common people for the eradication of the common disease from society. 

Analyzed the health care practice on philosophy, policy, and standards of the medical profession. 

Developed leadership skills at the highest level within the political, social, and healthcare systems. 

Employed the health process in the provision of cost-effective quality patient care with different health-related services. 

Led a step ahead with scientific and advanced knowledge and skills through continued self-development. 

Utilized research findings in the improvement of health and related services. 

Assumed responsibility for career development and participation in life-long learning.


DIVERSITY 

We recognize, celebrate, and incorporate the value of diversity in thought and culture in our environment.


INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE & RIGOR 

We encourage excellence and continuous improvement along with free and open discussion, dialogue, and debate of ideas.

CARING 

We offer ourselves through empathy, nurturing, and mentoring.

PROFESSIONALISM 

We hold ourselves accountable to the standards of professional performance, practice, and ethical behavior.  

MUTUAL RESPECT AND SUPPORT 

We respect the importance of individual strengths and contributions and support each other to ensure the success of our mission.  We have an abundance mentality that drives us to work together to create the future vision we desire.

TRANSPARENCY 

We maintain open and honest organizational and interpersonal communication.

LOVE OF COUNTRY 

Patriotism (Civic duty, social responsibility, and good governance).

Library Collection


At present the collection of books is more the 1000. The number of Reference books on different medical subject are 800. We have Textbooks on all Medical subjects.

 Library  Services

Online Databases
Many full-text databases are available in our library.

Print Books

Our library provides the latest editions of medical books to our users and on-demand the books of their request are arranged subject to availability of funds.

Online Books

Many free full textbooks in different subjects.


Online Journals

Many free full-text journals on different subjects.
Free Full-Text Pakistani Journals
Many free full-text journals of different institutes.


Newspapers

03 leading newspapers are being subscribed for library users.

Photo Copying Services

The library provides Photocopying facilities through private vendors on a payment basis.

Reference Services

Articles of journals for our users are arranged on request from various libraries in the country and abroad.

Internet Services

Internet services are being provided to all members, readers, and users of the library free of cost. 


Cooperation with Twin Cities Libraries

Country International College of Nursing (CICON) library extends cooperation with all Medical Libraries of twin cities to provide reference services to our readers on mutual cooperation basis.

Library Timings

The library extends its services in three shifts i.e., Morning, Evening from Monday-Friday. Saturday, Sunday and in the Gazetted holidays it closed.
Timings
Monday to Friday 8.00 AM to 2: 00 PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

General Rules and Policies of CICON Library


LIBRARY RULES

LIBRARY HOURS

1. The library shall remain open for service according to the working hours observed by the Institute from time to time in a year.
2. The library hours may be changed from time to time by the Librarian provided circumstances call for such an action.

TERMS OF LOAN

3. Books and other materials of the following description shall not be issued, but can be consulted in the library only:
a) All works marked REFERENCE, and Encyclopedias, Dictionaries
Atlases, Dissertations, Research Reports, etc., Rare books, manuscripts, and protected documents.
b) Current periodicals, and back volumes on short loans.
c) All un-processed books.
d) All non-print materials such as films, slides, audio recordings, video, filmstrips, etc.

PERIOD OF LOAN

6. Post RN BScN    three books 
7. BS Generic         three books
8. Faculty                No limit

FINES

9. Books or other materials shall be returned to the library on the due date stamped on the book label. For any other unauthorized duration the book remains with the user(s) a fine of Rs.10/- per day per book shall be charged.

GENERAL

1. Members shall not be mutilated, or damaged by writing on pages of any books or publication, nor shall; they trace or perform mechanical reproduction of any material belonging to the library without formal permission of the Librarian. Violation of this rule shall require replacement of the damaged volume or payment of its price as provided under the rule.
2. If one volume of a set/series is damaged, and it is not available separately, the whole set/series shall have to be replaced or paid for by the user as specified under the rule.
3. Users are advised to inspect books or any other printed material at the time of issue. They must direct the attention of the staff at the Charging Desk to defects, if any.
4. The library shall remain closed during the annual stock-taking, and the borrowing privileges will remain suspended for the same period. All books on loan with the user must, irrespective of the date due, be returned to the library before the date of stock-taking which shall be announced at least 2 weeks in advance.
5. All users must intimate, without fail any changes of address.
6. Librarians are authorized to withdraw library facilities from any student/member if found misusing the library materials or facilities.

LOST OF BOOKS

1. Book(s) lost, damaged, or mutilated in any way by a user shall have to be replaced or paid for. The cost of the book(s) realized shall be double the actual price plus an additional 25% as departmental charges.
2. Regarding case(s) of adjustments from or towards the library security deposits, such user(s) shall be allowed to borrow books again unless he/she replenishes the security deposit.
3. If books and other materials borrowed from the library are not returned even after the due date besides the two fortnightly notices, such case shall be dealt with as governed under the Rule.
4. The amount realized from a user as the cost of lost or damaged book(s) or material(s) or for not returning the books after due notices shall be credited to the Federal Treasury.
5. Book(s) or other materials lost or found to be lost on stocktaking shall be reported to the Library Committee for write-off.

Library Staff

Mamoona Akhtar
Librarian
Masters in library and information science
Email: maimoonakhtar786@gmail.com

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