The Library & Information Services section was established in 1978 to act as an aid for the development of research and training in Orthopaedically Handicapped.
The Library constitutes a major resource for learning, teaching and research. The Library has created computerized database on documents of orthpaedically Handicapped. Internet Service facility is also available in this division. It also provides Reprographic Service (Xerox) against a reasonable charge. Current Awareness Services (CAS) on selected topics in the field of disability & rehabilitation is prepared by the Library & Information Service Section on monthly basis. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) service has also been introduced (monthly) on five subjects. These are: (i) Physiotherapy, (ii) Occupational Therapy, (iii) Orthopedics & PMR, (iv) Prosthetics & Orthotics and (v) Socio-Economic Rehabilitation. Abstracts of the articles written on the reputed journals or available online are collected and printed. The digital copy of CAS & SDI services are send to the e-mail addresses of our enlisted readers. Loose Journals and reference books are available to all within the library reading room.

The Library is used by the students of BPT, BOT, BPO, MPT, MOT, MPO and other courses conducted by NIOH. The library is also used by the Teachers, Researchers, and Staff members on NIOH as well as the outsiders obtaining necessary permission.

The Library remains open during all days except three National Gazetted Holidays. It has open access. The reading room facility is made available to both inside and outside readers. The Library also gives its reference service through direct reference tools and text service for advancement of learning. It has the necessary infrastructure and facilities including electronic information systems to meet the requirements of all students / researchers / faculty members of the Institute and outside people.
The book collection is classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), while the Catalogue Code (AACR-2) is used for cataloguing.