Information Literacy Training
UNZA Library offers regular training sessions to help students and staff develop essential information literacy skills. Our workshops cover finding, evaluating, and using information effectively for academic success and lifelong learning.
Workshop Topics
- Introduction to the library catalogue and borrowing services
- Database searching strategies (EBSCOhost, Scopus, PubMed)
- Evaluating sources and identifying misinformation
- Citation management with Zotero and Mendeley
- Avoiding plagiarism and academic integrity
- Research data management basics
- Open access publishing and UNZA repository deposit
Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Topic | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Database Searching for Undergraduates | Main Library Training Room | 10:00 AM |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Citation Management with Zotero | Main Library Training Room | 2:00 PM |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Research Skills for Postgraduates | Main Library Training Room | 10:00 AM |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Medical Database Workshop (PubMed) | Medical Library | 2:00 PM |
Custom Training for Classes
Faculty members can request tailored library instruction sessions for their classes. Contact your subject librarian or email training@unza.zm to schedule an embedded session covering resources and research skills relevant to your course.