The Effect of Medical Libraries on Medical Education: Evidence from Osun State, Nigeria

The study assesses the affect of medical libraries on medical education. It explains vividly, the various constituents connected with value and effectiveness of information to medical practitioners, what to do and what doing them will mean in qualitative terms. In carrying out the research, a survey was conducted through the use of a self developed 24-item questionnaire which tried to improve ways of accessing, assessing and communicating information effectively through strategic planning, statistical measurement, personnel appraisal and budgeting. The finding revealed that medical libraries are playing relevant and statutory roles in their various institutions. This is in spite of the fact that, the libraries are yet to be adequately equipped. At the end of the write-up, recommendations were made on how to improve the value of library services, increase efficiency and promote effectiveness