The premier medical library with a mandate to collect, organize, disseminate and preserve all medical and health related materials in Zambia.
The Zambia National Medical Reference Library is the national medical library with a mandate to collect, organize, disseminate and preserve all medical and health related library books, journals and information materials in the country.
This library is a referral library that focuses on medicine and medical related materials. These library materials are accessible to students, faculty and the general public in both print and digital format.
09:00 - 17:00 hours daily
Students access books through the librarian in charge of the section. Books can be borrowed for up to 3 hours for use within the section. Includes books deposited by teaching departments, single copies on demand, expensive books, and personal copies written by lecturers.
Students have the freedom to browse and select books of their choice. Books can be borrowed for 2 weeks by students and 1 month by lecturers. Materials can be used anywhere within the prescribed time.
Access to medical and health-related materials in digital format, supporting modern research and learning methods with online journals and databases.
Professional librarians available to assist with research needs, information retrieval, and academic support for students and faculty.
Borrow books from our extensive collection of medical and health-related materials with flexible loan periods.
Get professional help with research projects, literature reviews, and information retrieval from qualified librarians.
Access online journals, e-books, and medical databases for comprehensive research and learning support.
Quiet and collaborative study areas designed for individual research and group work with modern amenities.
Medical Books & Journals
Digital Access
Study Seats
Database Subscriptions
Visit the Zambia National Health Reference Library to access our comprehensive collection of medical and health resources.