The University of Zambia Library is the academic heart of Zambia's oldest and largest university. Established alongside the university in 1966, the library has grown into a comprehensive information resource centre serving over 30,000 students, faculty, and researchers.
The University of Zambia Library system includes the Main Library (Great East Road Campus), Veterinary Library, Medical Library (University Teaching Hospital), Confucius Library, and the Graduate School of Business Library. The Main Library is designated a National Reference Library and is open to the general public.
Our Collection
The UNZA Library holds an extensive collection including:
- Over 350,000 print volumes, including books, journals, and reference materials
- 150+ subscription databases covering all academic disciplines
- Thousands of e-books and e-journals accessible remotely
- A growing institutional repository of UNZA research outputs
- Special collections including Zambian publications and archival materials
- Postgraduate theses and dissertations from UNZA scholars
Library Governance
The library operates under the Office of the University Librarian and reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). A Library Committee comprising faculty representatives, student representatives, and library staff provides advisory oversight on library policies and services.
Membership
All registered UNZA students and staff are automatically members of the library. External researchers and alumni may apply for associate membership subject to applicable fees and regulations.