A health or medical library is designed to assist physicians, health professionals, students, patients, consumers, medical researchers, and information specialists in finding health and scientific information to improve, update, assess, or evaluate health care.
Medical libraries: Africa
Algeria CERIST Centre de Recherche sur l‟Information Scientifique et Technique Digital Library
Benin John Harris Libraries, University of Benin
Botswana University of Botswana Library
Burkina Faso Groupe de Recherche Action en Sante (GRAS) library
Burundi Medical Library, Bujumbura University Hospital Center, Kamenge Vivian A. Dake Memorial Library, Hope Africa University
Cameroon Catholic School of Health Sciences, Shisong , Cameroon
Ghana Academic Library, Accra College of Medicine (ACM), Ghana University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) , Volta Region, Ghana
Ivory Coast Bibliotheque UFR Sciences Medicales, University of F. Houphet Boigny de Cocody, Abidjan
Kenya Academic Library, Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Kenya Methodist University Library African Digital Health Library (ADHL) Kenya node Medical Library, University of Ibadan, Nairobi Research Library African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi Research Library African Research and Resource Forum, Nairobi Research Library: African Medical and Research Foundation, Nairobi The Aga Khan University Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Dar es Salaam The Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development Library, Dar es Salaam The Aga Khan University, Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Kampala University of Nairobi African Digital Health Library (ADHL) Node
Libya Academic Library, Libyan International Medical University, Benghazi
Mali University of Science, Techniques and Technology of Bamako, Mali ADHL Node
Nigeria Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Medical Library, Kaduna State College of Health Science Library, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Enuga State Federal Medical Centre Library, Bauchi State Federal Medical Centre Library, Gombe State Federal Medical Centre Library, Katsina State Federal Medical Centre Library, Kebbi State Federal Medical Centre Library, Nasarawa State Federal Medical Centre Library, Ogun State Federal Medical Centre Library, Zamfara State Federal Ministry of Health Library, Lagos State Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Library, Kaduna State Intercountry Centre for Oral Health (ICOH) Library, Plateau State Medical Library, Kaduna State Medical Library, Lagos State Medical Library, Ogun State Medical Library, Anambra State Medical Library, Benue State Medical Library, College of Medicine, Enuga Medical Library, Enugu State Medical Library, Imo State Medical Library, Kano State Medical Library, Kwara State Medical Library, Osun State National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Library National Eye Centre Library National Hospital Library National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development Library, Abuja State National Orthopaedic Hospital Library, Lagos State Neuropsychiatric Hospital Library, Ogun State Nigeria Institute of Medical Research Library, Lagos State Nigerian Institute for Tryponosomiasis Research (NITR) Library, Kaduna State University of Ibadan, Nigeria African Digital Health Library (ADHL) Node
Sierra Leone African Hospital libraries, Sierra Leone: Bo Government Hospital Department of Community Health, Fourah Bay College, Freetown (link-up library) Kenema Government Hospital Makeni Government Hospital Makeni School of Clinical Sciences (link-up library) PCMH/ODCH/COMAHS Library, Freetown (link-up library)
Seychelles NIHSS - National Institute of Health and Social Studies
South Africa AJ Orenstein Memorial Library, Spencer Lister Library, and Resource Centre (previously known as NICD library) at National Institute for Occupational Health Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library, Cape Town Health Sciences Library, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesberg Sefako Makgatho, Health Sciences University (SMU), Pretoria
Sudan University of Dongola - Library of the faculty of Medicine - Electronic Library Computer Department, Dongola University of Medical Sciences and Technology Library, Khartoum
Tanzania A3 School of Nursing Institution Aga Khan University Africa Medical and Research Foundation Tanzania Gataraye Research and Training Centre Government Chemist Laboratory Agency Hubert Kairuki Memorial University International Medical Technology University Lugalo Allied Health Training Institution Lugalo School of Nursing training Institution Massana School of Nursing Mikocheni School of Nursing Training Institution Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Mount Ukombozi Allied Health Training Institution Muhimbili School of Nursing Training Institution Muhimbili University of Health and Allied sciences Library, Dar es Salaam National Aids Control Programme National Institute for Medical Research Ocean Road Cancer Institute Paradigm Pharmacy Allied Training Institution Primary Health Care Institute Library Royal Pharmacy Training Institution St. Peters College of Health Science Tanzania Commission for AIDS Tanzania Food and Drug Authority Tanzania Food and Nutritional Centre WEILL Bugando University College Of Health Sciences, Bugando World Health Organization, Tanzania
Uganda Basajjabalaba Memorial Library, Kampala International University School of Health Sciences *Busitema University School of Medicine Library
Gulu University School of Medicine Library Referral Hospital Habib Medical School Library, Kibuli Hospital IHK Postgraduate Medical School Library Infectious Diseases Institute Library, Makerere University International Health Sciences University, Kampala Kabale University School of Medicine Library Mbarara University of Science and Technology Library (MUST Library) Mildmay Library and Resource Centre, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences Ministry of Health Library Research Library Ernest Cook Ultrasound Research & Education Institute (ECUREI) Kampala Sir Albert Cook Library, Makerere University Library St. Augustine International University, College of Health, Medical & Life Sciences Library Uganda Christian University Library Uganda Institute of Allied Health & Management Sciences (UIAHMS-Mulago) Library Uganda Martyrs University Library WHO Library
World Health Organization WHO AFRO integrated African Health Observatory (iAHO)
Zambia Lusaka Apex Medical University Library, Lusaka Research Library Centre For Disease Research In Zambia , Lusaka University of Zambia African Digital Health Library (ADHL) Node
Zimbabwe University of Zimbabwe African Digital Health Library (ADHL) Node Notes:
Medical libraries: Americas
Canada Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia) Health Science Information Consortium of Toronto McGill University McMaster University Memorial University of Newfoundland University of Alberta University of British Columbia Children's/Women's Hospitals University of Calgary University of Manitoba University of Montreal CHU Sainte-Justine University of Ottawa University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto University of Western Ontario
United States
Alabama
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn Campus University of Alabama/Birmingham University of South Alabama Alaska
Health Sciences Information Service, University of Alaska Anchorage Arizona
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University Arizona Health Information Network A.T. Still University- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona University of Arizona Arkansas
Arkansas Area Health Education Centers(AHECs) Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences California
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine California Pacific Medical Center/Univ Pacific School Of Dentistry (San Francisco) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (West Hollywood) Drew University Of Medicine and Science Loma Linda University Lane Medical Library SAGE Medical Library (Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital) Stanford Hospital Health Library St. John's Regional Medical Center (Oxnard) St. Joseph Hospital (Orange) Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California University Of California/Berkeley Optometry Library University Of California/Berkeley Public Health Library University Of California/Davis University Of California, Irvine, Grunigen Medical Library University Of California/Los Angeles University Of California/San Diego University Of California/San Francisco UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center University Of Southern California USC Wilson Dental Library USC Gerontology Center Library Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Medical Library Group Of Southern California & Arizona Colorado
AORN Library (Denver) Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Colorado Denver Connecticut
Edward and Barbara Netter Library, Quinnipiac University Hartford Hospital UConn Health, UConn Health Sciences Library Yale University, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library Delaware
Delaware Academy of Medicine District Of Columbia
Catholic University of America - Nursing/Biology Library George Washington University Georgetown University Medical Center Howard University Pan American Health Organization Florida
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine-Melbourne Florida International University Florida State University Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine- Clearwater Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Library (Fort Lauderdale) Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Central Florida University of Florida/Gainesville University of Miami University of South Florida Georgia
Eisenhower Army Medical Center/SE Regional Medical Command (Fort Gordon) Emory University Georgia Health Sciences Library Association Mercer University Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia Hawaii
Hawaii Medical Library University of Hawaii (Manoa) Idaho
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Idaho Health Sciences Library Illinois
American Dental Association Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University Health Science Librarians of Illinois Loyola University Northwestern University OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria) Rosalind Franklin University (Chicago) Rush University (Chicago) Southern Illinois University University of Chicago University of Illinois/Chicago University of Illinois/Peoria University of Illinois/Rockford University of Illinois/Urbana Indiana
Indiana University Medical Library Indiana University Dentistry Library Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Purdue University (Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences) Iowa
Des Moines University Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Iowa Health Sciences Library University of Iowa Ophthalmology Library Kansas
Kansas Health Science Center- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine University Of Kansas (Kansas City) University of Kansas (Wichita) Kentucky
University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Pikeville- Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Louisiana Campus Ochsner Clinic Foundation (New Orleans) Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center/New Orleans Louisiana State University/Shreveport Tulane University Medical Library Maine
Health Science Libraries and Information Consortium of Maine Maine Medical Center University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Maryland
Johns Hopkins University NIH Library University of Maryland/Baltimore Massachusetts
Harvard Medical Web Countway Library of Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital New England College of Optometry South Coast Health System (New Bedford) Tufts University University of Massachusetts Michigan
Botsford General Hospital (Farmington Hills) Henry Ford Health System (Detroit) Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Clinton Township Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Detroit Providence Hospital (Southfield) Synergy Medical Education Alliance (Saginaw) University of Michigan Wayne State University Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group Minnesota
Allina Health System (Minneapolis) Mayo Clinic (Rochester) University of Minnesota Mississippi
University of Mississippi William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Missouri
A.T. Still University- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Joplin Saint Louis University University of Missouri University of Missouri/Kansas City Washington University Montana
Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine- Montana Nebraska
University of Nebraska Creighton University Nevada
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Nevada New Hampshire
Dartmouth New Jersey
Medical Center at Princeton Monmouth Medical Center (Long Branch) Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Sewell Campus St. Peters Medical Center (New Brunswick) University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey New Mexico
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine New York
Albany Medical College Albert Einstein College of Medicine Columbia University Columbia University Health Sciences Library Cornell University Kaleida Health Libraries (Buffalo) Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine- Elmira Mount Sinai New York Academy of Medicine New York Dept of Health (Albany) New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine New York Medical College New York Methodist Hospital (Brooklyn) New York University Rockefeller University St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (Newburgh) State University of New York/Buffalo State University of New York/New York (College of Optometry Vision Science Library) State University of New York/Stony Brook State University of New York/Upstate-Syracuse Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine- Harlem Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine- Middletown University of Rochester Winthrop University Hospital (Mineola) North Carolina
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine Duke University East Carolina University National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wake Forest University North Dakota
University of North Dakota Ohio
Cleveland Health Sciences Library, Case Western Reserve Northeast Ohio Medical University Ohio State University Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine- Cleveland Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine- Dublin University of Cincinnati Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine- Tahlequah University of Oklahoma Oregon
Oregon Health Sciences University Samaritan Health Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific- Northwest Pennsylvania
Drexel University (Philadelphia) Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine Easton Hospital Fox Chase Cancer Center (Philadelphia) Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine- Seton Hill Pennsylvania State University (Hershey Medical Center) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Thomas Jefferson University University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System South Carolina
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Carolinas Campus Medical University of South Carolina University of South Carolina South Dakota
University of South Dakota Tennessee
Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine East Tennessee State University Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine- Knoxville St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Memphis) University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville University of Tennessee, Memphis Vanderbilt University (library) Texas
Baylor Health Sciences Library Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Texas A&M University Texas Dept of State Health Services (Austin) Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine University of North Texas Health Sciences Center University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio University of Texas Health Center, Tyler University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Research Medical Library University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Utah
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine-Southern Utah Campus University of Utah Vermont
University of Vermont Virginia
Appalachian College of Pharmacy Eastern Virginia Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Virginia Campus Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth Washington
Overlake Hospital (Bellevue) Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Washington Health Sciences Library University of Washington Dept of Environmental Health Washington Medical Librarians Association West Virginia
Marshall University West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine West Virginia University, Charleston Division Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin St. Joseph Hospital/covenant Library System, Milwaukee University of Wisconsin US Territories
University of Puerto Rico
Caribbean University of the West Indies, St Augustine (Trinidad) American University of Antigua (West Indies)
Medical libraries: Asia
China Chinese University of Hong Kong (China)
India All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, Bihar
Israel Hebrew University (Israel)
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Hospital (Malaysia)
Kuwait Kuwait University
United Arab Emirates Rashid Medical Library (United Arab Emirates)
Medical libraries: Europe
Bulgaria Medical University of Sofia Central Medical Library (Bulgaria)
Croatia Zagreb University (Croatia)
Finland TerKko – National Library of Health Sciences (Finland) Helsinki University – Dental Library
France List of French Medical libraries, from Rouen University Hospital Medical Library
Germany Medizinische Bibliothek der Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin German National Library of Medicine, Koeln Universitaats- und Landesbibliothek, Muenster, Zweigbibliothek der Medizin Saarlaandische Universitaats-und Landesbibliothek-Medizinische Abteilung, Homburg/Saar Universitaat Magdeburg, Medizinische Zentralbibliothek
Greece SBC institute (Athens, Greece)
Ireland The group or branch of the Library Association of Ireland which represents the interests of those working in health and medical libraries in Ireland is the Health Sciences Libraries Group or HSLG. Irish hospital libraries
Library, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin Library, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Library, Tallaght University Hospital Library, Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) Library, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fairview Library, St Vincent's University Hospital Library, Rotunda Hospital Library, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin Library, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street Library, South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital, Cork Library, Mercy University Hospital Dementia Services Library, St James's Hospital, Rialto Health Library Ireland (Leabharlann Sláinte na hÉireann) (Health Library Ireland at the Health Service Executive, Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland incorporates libraries located in hospitals across Ireland and an e-library, listed below). Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) Library, Cork Library, Bantry General Hospital, Cork Library, Cavan General Hospital Library, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin Library, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin Cork University Hospital Healthcare Library Dr Steevens' Hospital Library, Dublin Health Library Ireland (HLI) E-Library Library Mallow General Hospital, Cork (currently closed) Library, Mayo University Hospital University Hospital Galway. Merlin Park Hospital Library and Galway University Hospital Library Library, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar Library, Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois Library, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Offaly Library, Naas General Hospital Library, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda Library, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan Library, Portiuncula University Hospital, Galway Library, Roscommon University Hospital Library, Sligo University Hospital Library, Tipperary University Hospital Library, St. Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin Library, St Conal's Hospital, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Library, St. Luke's General Hospital Library, St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) Dublin Library, University Hospital Kerry Library, University Hospital Limerick Medical Library, University Hospital Waterford Medical Library, Wexford General Hospital Irish specialist health libraries
The Dun Library, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) John Stearne Medical Library, St. James's Hospital Trinity College Dublin Library, Dublin Dental University Hospital Library, Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Library, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) Library, Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) Library, Milford Care Centre Library, Our Lady's Hospice Library, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI): RCSI library, York Street; RCSI library, Beaumont Hospital; RCSI Heritage Collections Medical Library, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe University of Galway National Drugs Library, Health Research Board (HRB) Thérése Brady Library, Irish Hospice Foundation
The Netherlands Academic Hospital Groningen (The Netherlands)
Spain Hospital de Cruces (Bilbao, Spain) Hospital Ramon y Cajal Biblioteca (Madrid)
Sweden Karolinska Institutet University Library (Stockholm, Sweden)
United Kingdom Bedford Hospitals NHS Trust British Medical Association Cardiff University Health Libraries Group National Health Service (London) Royal College of Nursing South West Health Care Hope Hospital / University of Manchester
Medical libraries: Oceania
Australia Canberra Hospital Flinders University/Medical Library (South Australia) Monash University/Biomedical Library (Victoria) Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital/Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists University of Melbourne-Biomedical Library University of New South Wales/Biomedical Library University of Queensland/Biological & Health Sciences Libraries University of Sydney Women's and Children Health (Melbourne)
New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Library and Knowledge Service New Zealand Nurses Organisation Library Canterbury Medical Library, University of Otago Wellington Medical and Health Sciences Library, University of Otago Bay of Plenty Library at Tauranga Hospital and Whakatāne Hospital Ernest and Marion Davis Library, Auckland City Hospital Waikato Hospital Library Ministry of Health Manatu Hauora Library Ko Matakerepo learning centre — Tairāwhiti
See also Lists of libraries
References