The Al-Kindy College of Medicine Library is a supporting academic unit that contributes to strengthening the educational process and scientific research at the College by providing print and electronic medical information resources that serve students, faculty members, and researchers.

The Library holds a diverse, specialized collection of medical books, references, atlases, and scientific journals, organized according to recognized library standards for acquisition, cataloging, and classification, ensuring easy access to information resources and accurate retrieval.

The Library uses the Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) connected to the Internet, which enables the automation of library operations, provides an online public access catalog (OPAC), and improves the efficiency of search and retrieval services. The Library also offers circulation and reading services, library guidance, research support, and training, in line with quality requirements and academic accreditation standards.

Establishment

The Library was established along with the establishment of the College, serving from the beginning as an academic unit supporting education and scientific research. At the time of establishment, the Library’s area was (238 m²) and it was equipped with:

  • (12) tables

  • (84) chairs

  • (8) individual study cubicles

  • A smart screen

  • Desktop computers dedicated to scientific research

The current Library building is located within the Clinical Scientific Departments Building.

Staff

The Library staff consists of employees specialized in Library and Information Science, with professional experience that qualifies them to manage and organize information resources and provide library services according to scientific standards that support teaching and research at the College.

Library Hall

The Library includes a variety of scientific books and references, as well as theses and dissertations, in addition to dedicated storage areas for preserving free educational resources, ensuring proper organization, preservation, and easy access for beneficiaries.

Library Collection

The Library includes a range of information resources, as follows:

  • Foreign books: 4,613

  • University theses/dissertations completed at the College: 130

  • Scientific journals: 450

  • Arabic books in various cultural fields: 258

  • CDs: 869

  • Cinema films: 17

  • Medical films: 28

  • Audio cassettes: 108

  • Slides: 2

Medical Library Services

These services aim to support medical education, scientific research, and healthcare practice, delivered according to scientific standards that ensure the accuracy and currency of information, and include:

First: Direct Services

  1. Internal circulation and in-library reading of medical books and references

  2. Search and retrieval services in medical databases

  3. Medical reference services and answering scientific inquiries

  4. Library guidance and orientation for students of health-related colleges

  5. Electronic services for books, theses, and dissertations

Second: Indirect (Technical) Services

  1. Specialized acquisition and collection development of medical resources

  2. Medical cataloging according to MARC21

  3. Medical classification LC–R

  4. Authority control for authors and medical terminology

  5. Management of print medical periodicals

  6. Technical processing of resources

  7. Evaluation and weeding of medical collections

Importance of Medical Library Services

  1. Supporting medical education and scientific research

  2. Promoting evidence-based medicine

  3. Facilitating access to reliable and up-to-date medical information

Electronic Search Services

  1. The Library has been linked to the Koha Integrated Library System and connected to the Internet to automate library work, organize information resources according to international standards, and provide the OPAC to users inside and outside the institution. This linkage enhances service efficiency, facilitates search and retrieval, and supports teaching and research through fast and accurate access to information resources.

  2. Internet search service via the global information network through Wi-Fi or directly connected computers prepared for student and researcher use.

Theses and Dissertations

The Library has issued a compilation of scientific abstracts for theses and dissertations completed at the College for the period 2011 to 2025, with the aim of documenting the College’s scientific output, supporting research, and facilitating students’ and researchers’ access to academic study outcomes.

Library Renovation