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Introduction: One of the software packages designed for libraries and documenting centres is UNESCO CDS/ISIS mini-micro software package. Most libraries in Iran have a copy of it. This research was aimed to investigate the degree of its application in central libraries of medical sciences universities in 2004. Methods and materials : It is a descriptive study in which a questionnaire was used to collect data and they were analyzed by SPSS software . Results : 10.7% of the respondents used this software and 89.5% believed that they didn't use it because they were not trained to do so. 83% reported that it was not easy and smooth to work with this software and it was used most frequently in index writing sections. Conclusion : Based on the study findings , it is suggested that UNESCO representative along with health care medical education research deputy hold training courses to facilitate the use of this software in libraries medical sciences universities in Iran. Key words: computer systems – information systems – computers – libraries information management – library services