University of Zambia Library Details
University of Zambia Library – Details about University of Zambia (UNZA) Library. University of Zambia Library Information
A library is a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded audio for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.
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The University of Zambia Library was established in 1966 and officially opened in August 1969 by the first Republican President, Dr Kenneth D. Kaunda. The building which was designed to hold 300,000 volumes and seat 1,650 readers is a fine example of modern architecture. At the centre of its activities, the Library’s vision is to have in place a conducive environment appropriate to providing an efficient, timely and user-tailored service.
MISSION
UNZA Library Mission is to provide ready and efficient physical and bibliographic access to information consistent with the teaching and research interests of the University of Zambia faculty and the learning needs of UNZA students. The Library supports all subject areas taught by the University at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. In addition, the Library provides its members with a large number of services and resources, including an extensive range of electronic resources. Owing to its status as a National Reference Library, the University Library facilities may also be used for reference or borrowing purposes by members of the public on whatever terms and conditions the University Librarian deems necessary.
University of Zambia Library Opening Hours
The University of Zambia libraries are open to all members of the University of Zambia community.
Other scholars and researchers who have information needs within the scope of our collections may apply to use the library weekdays from 8:30 hours – 17:00 hours. Contact reference librarian at the Main library, Great East Road campus for for more information.
Special Collections may be consulted by appointment weekdays between 9:30-16:45 hours or by special arrangement. Individuals outside the university community interested in consulting any of the collections should e-mail, call, or write to us in advance to schedule an appointment for their research.
Proper identification with a picture is required for entrance to the library.
Find below library hours observed during academic terms.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| General Hours | 08:30 to 21:45 | 8:30 – 23:45 | 8:30 – 23:45 | 8:30 – 23:45 | 8:30 – 23:45 | 8:30 – 23:45 | 08:30 to 21:45 |
| Reference Hours | Closed | 9:00 – 17:00 | 9:00 – 17:00 | 9:00 – 17:00 | 9:00 – 17:00 | 9:00 – 17:00 | 9:00 – 12:00 |
| Special Collections | Closed | 9:30 – 16:45 | 9:30 – 16:45 | 9:30 – 16:45 | 9:30 – 16:45 | 9:30 – 16:45 | Closed |
University of Zambia Library Contact Details
University of Zambia Medical Library
Ridgeway Campus, UTH, Nationalist Road,
P.O. Box 50110
Lusaka
Zambia
Telephone: +260-211-250801
cmwafulilwa@unza.zm
The University of Zambia Library
Great East Road Campus
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka
Zambia
Telephone: +260 211 250845
librarian@unza.zm
Samora Machel Veterinary Library,
Great East Road Campus
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka
Zambia
Telephone:
dickson.yumba@unza.zm
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