Preserving UNZA's Digital Heritage
UNZA Library's digital collections programme digitises, preserves, and provides access to materials of enduring research and cultural value. These collections support teaching, learning, and scholarship while safeguarding Zambia's academic and historical record.
Featured Collections
- UNZA Theses & Dissertations Archive — Over 10,000 postgraduate works from UNZA scholars, searchable and accessible through the institutional repository
- Zambiana Collection — Digitised Zambian publications, newspapers, pamphlets, and historical documents on politics, culture, and development
- University Archives — Photographs, reports, and records documenting UNZA's history since 1966
- Faculty Publications — Research outputs, conference papers, and working papers by UNZA academic staff
- Special Collections Manuscripts — Rare books, maps, and primary source materials from the Special Collections reading room
Access & Usage
Most digital collections are freely accessible to the public. Some restricted materials may require UNZA login or in-library access due to copyright or donor agreements. For reproduction requests or permissions, contact the Special Collections unit at the Main Library.
Digitisation Projects
The library continues to expand its digital holdings through partnerships with faculties, the National Archives of Zambia, and international digitisation initiatives. Current priorities include colonial-era administrative records, UNZA graduation programmes, and selected medical and veterinary historical texts.