Subject Research Guides
Research guides (LibGuides) are curated collections of resources, databases, and research tips organised by subject. They provide a starting point for assignments, dissertations, and faculty research across all UNZA schools and disciplines.
Guides by Faculty
- Humanities & Social Sciences — History, sociology, political science, literature, education, and law resources including Zambiana collections
- Natural Sciences — Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and environmental science databases and reference tools
- Engineering & Technology — IEEE, ACM, standards, patents, and technical report sources
- Medicine & Health Sciences — PubMed, Cochrane, clinical guidelines, and public health data (Medical Library)
- Agricultural Sciences — CAB Abstracts, FAO publications, and agricultural statistics for Zambia and Southern Africa
- Veterinary Medicine — VetMed resources, animal health databases, and pathology references (Veterinary Library)
- Business & Economics — Market data, economic indicators, company information, and development finance resources
Topic Guides
- Getting started with your dissertation or thesis
- Conducting a literature review
- Finding Zambian and African research
- Using Google Scholar effectively
- Government and NGO publications for policy research
- Primary sources and archival research at UNZA Special Collections
Need a Custom Guide?
Subject librarians can create tailored guides for specific courses or research projects. Contact your faculty liaison librarian through the Staff Directory or request a guide at guides@unza.zm.