A questionnaire survey was carried out in one NHS region on the use of literature and libraries by administrators studying for IHSM qualifications. The results showed that these students relied almost totally on course reading lists toguide their studies. They obtained the required texts by borrowing them from colleagues or buying them. Students seem unaware of NHS libraries and the help they could obtain from librarians. Suggestions for improving library services to these students and for improving the students' use of libraries are made.