Library
The central information hub for academic and research activities at the National Health Training College — supporting teaching, learning, and health professional development.
The NHTC Library is the central information hub for teaching, learning, research, and professional development in health sciences. It supports students, lecturers, and researchers through access to reliable and up-to-date information resources.
Vision: To be a dynamic health sciences library that supports excellence in academic learning, research, innovation, and community engagement. Mission: To support NHTC by providing accessible, reliable, and up-to-date health information resources and services that assist in developing qualified, competent, and disciplined health professionals. Goal: To support teaching, learning, and research by providing relevant health sciences information resources and promoting information literacy skills among students, lecturers, and researchers. Slogan: Empowering Health Education Through Information.
Reference Services — Expert assistance locating and using information resources effectively. Information Literacy Training — Programmes teaching search, evaluation, and use of information for academic work. Circulation Services — Students may borrow 2 books for 14 days. Computer Access — Computers for scholarly use, limited to 3 hours per session. User Orientation — Guided orientation and ongoing assistance for new and returning users. Study Facilities — Conducive spaces for individual and group study.
Health sciences textbooks Reference materials (dictionaries, encyclopaedias, handbooks) Academic journals and periodicals Research reports Teaching and learning support materials
Cambridge Journals, ASTM, De Gruyter Journals, E-Duke Journals, Edward Elgar Products, ERS Journals, IOPScience, IWA Publishing, Oxford Online Products and Online Journals, Research4Life (HINARI)
Monday: 09:00 – 18:00 Tuesday: 09:00 – 22:00 Wednesday: 09:00 – 22:00 Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00 Friday: 09:00 – 18:00 Hours may vary on public holidays.
Borrowing: Students may borrow 2 books for 14 days. Produce a valid student card. Late fine: M1.00 per day per item (weekends excluded). Conduct: Bags not allowed inside. Mobile phones on silent. No food or drink. No smoking. Maintain quiet study atmosphere.
