Library

The Library of the University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT) constitutes one of the main academic and scientific structures of the institution, with a central role in supporting the teaching process and research activity. It serves as a point of reference for students, academic staff, and researchers in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, and other health care sciences.

Structured in an integrated manner, with elements of the classical library and assets of the digital library, the library offers broad access to contemporary information resources, respecting the highest international standards. Located near the main faculty buildings, it offers a modern and functional environment, equipped with specialized literature and electronic resources in the service of the academic and professional development of its users.

The Academic Library of the University of Medicine, Tirana offers a rich and diverse collection of textbooks, tailored to the academic and research needs of students and academic staff in all study programs:

Basic and advanced university textbooks in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, and medical technical sciences.
Reference collection including dictionaries, atlases, clinical manuals, encyclopedias, and specialized literature.
Scientific journals and periodicals, both national and international.
Theses and dissertations of UMT students in the Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate cycles.
Electronic resources, including digital books, scientific articles, and research papers.

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Electronic Library
The Electronic Library of the University of Medicine, offers access to literature and databases of international standards. As a complementary structure to the physical library, this library is adapted to the contemporary needs of students, researchers, and academic staff.

Main services and features:

Access to major scientific databases such as: HINARI, COBISS, U-Library etj.
Opportunities for advanced bibliographic search.
Bibliographic assistance and guidance for academic and scientific research.
Secure and personalized access through the university’s internal network or by user credential identification (where applicable).

National Collaborations

The UMT Library is an active member of international networks and initiatives aimed at academic information exchange and the continuous improvement of library services.

International platforms and projects:

COBISS.al
Biblioteka është anëtare me të drejta të plota në këtë platformë, si rezultat i bashkëpunimit ndërmjet Universitetit të Mjekësisë, Tiranë dhe A.SH.SH. Platforma ofron qasje në literaturë shkencore, revista dhe botime të specializuara në fushën e mjekësisë, të domosdoshme për profesionistët dhe kërkuesit në vendet në zhvillim.
Access materials via: www.cobiss.al
HINARI (Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative)
A World Health Organization program that provides free access to scientific literature and technology for research institutions in developing countries.

The Library of the University of Medicine, Tirana offers specialized services to support the educational process and scientific research at all levels of study.

The main services include:

Literature consultation and borrowing.
Bibliographic research and reference assistance.
Access and support for the use of online databases.