Assessment of library services as a support system in the Institutes of Health Sciences (IHS) in Botswana

A study was undertaken to assess the state of libraries in Institutes of Health Sciences in Botswana. The objectives of the study were to assess the state of the collections and services and examine how well or otherwise the libraries provide good educational complements to classroom‐based student learning and to lecturers’ research. Based on the eight areas used to determine standards in college libraries, the study revealed that college library standards were not met in Institute of Health Science libraries. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and the University of Botswana, to which the Institutes of Health Sciences are affiliated, should work together to facilitate improvement on library collection, library services, staffing, and library facilities.