Library

Daw HlaHla Win

B.Sc (Maths), DLS, (Dip. in Global English)

Librarian

Brief History of the Department

The library of University of Medicine 2,Yangon was established in 1963 at Mingalardon. When the campus was moved to current location at Northokkalapa Township, in 1996, the library was setup on 4^th floor of the learning and research building. Internet access at library has been available for the library users since 2000. The E library Management System was establish in 2014.There are two sources of internet access ADSL and fiber optic lines. Wi-Fi is available starting from March 2020.

The number of reference books available are 355171 in hard copies and 1981in soft copies .The library is electronically linked to the other Medical and allied Universities through Union Catalogue of Myanmar Health Science Libraries website. The postgraduate thesis of medical universities can be accessed via this website .The staff of UM2 Library provide assistance and training for students in literature search using the Databases such as Hinari, Pubmed, Highwire and iGroup Databases.

Organogram

Former Heads

Photo	Name	Degree	Year
	U Thida	B.Sc (Maths)	(1993-2013)
	Daw Mar Mar Aye	B.Sc (Physics)	(2013-2018)

Aim & objective

To maintain existing books, journals, office equipments and other library facilities so as to be in good order and condition
To expand the library collection and to continually obtain up-to-date books and journals
To catalog books and journals for easy reference
To distribute information to all departments regarding acquisition of new books, journals, CD ROM, etc
To give service and create an environment conducive to the advancement of medical education

Open : Mondayto Friday – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday – 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Close : Saturday, Sunday and Gazetted holidays.

Email : library@um2ygn.gov.mm

35,000 books,
HINARI, AGORA and OARE database from WHO. FAO and UNEP
There are 40 public computers throughout the University of Medicine 2 Library. These provide access to:
Library website
Email
Internet
printing and copying
Online course materials
Software – Word, Power Point, Excel and Access
Health Science Library
http://www.healthscienceucat.com.mm/