The library, established in 1962, has grown over the years to be one of the best medical libraries in the region. The following services are available from the library: (a) borrowing and circulation service; (b) reprints service; (c) photocopying service; (d) guidance service; (e) reference and bibliographic services; (f) Internet service; and (g) inter-library loan service . The library has membership facilities for outside users.
The library subscribes to over 176 journals and receives another 115 journals either free or under an exchange program and 80 newsletters.