UNZA Library undertakes strategic projects to expand access to knowledge, modernise services, and preserve Zambia's intellectual heritage. Below is an overview of current and completed initiatives across the library system.
UNZA Digital Repository Expansion
Digitising and providing open access to UNZA theses, dissertations, and faculty publications. Over 10,000 items archived with ongoing ingestion from all faculties. Integrates with international harvesters and Google Scholar.
Zambiana Collection Digitisation
Preserving Zambian publications, newspapers, pamphlets, and historical documents. Partnership with the National Archives of Zambia and community stakeholders to safeguard cultural heritage materials.
Research Data Management Portal
Building infrastructure for researchers to create data management plans, deposit datasets, and receive DOIs. Supports compliance with international funder requirements and UNZA research policy.
Information Literacy Curriculum Integration
Embedding information literacy modules into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through faculty-librarian collaboration. Includes online tutorials and in-class workshops.
Library Space Modernisation
Renovating reading rooms, adding postgraduate carrels, and upgrading ICT facilities in the Main Library. Includes improved lighting, power outlets, and accessible study spaces.
Library Automation & RFID Upgrade
Migration to a new integrated library management system with RFID self-checkout, security gates, and automated inventory tools across all campus libraries.
E-Resource Portal Launch
Centralised authentication gateway providing remote access to 150+ subscription databases and e-journal packages for UNZA students and staff.
For projects listed under About Us, see also Projects & Initiatives.