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Promoting Knowledge • Supporting Learning • Serving Communities

Community Services

Zambia Library Service provides accessible library, information, learning, research and community-based services designed to promote knowledge and support lifelong learning across Zambia.

Our Core Services

Our services support learners, teachers, researchers, professionals, children and communities by providing access to information resources, technology and learning opportunities.

Community Library Services

Access books, newspapers, reference materials, learning resources and other information services through Zambia Library Service libraries.

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Digital Library Services

Connect to digital information resources, electronic books, journals, databases and other online learning materials.

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Research & Reference

Receive assistance in locating reliable information resources for academic, professional and personal research.

Research Support

Children's Library Services

Encourage reading and learning among children through children's corners, reading activities, supplementary books and literacy programmes.

Children's Programmes

School Library Support

Support schools with library development, classroom libraries, reading programmes, information resources and professional guidance.

School Library Support

Community Outreach

Bring library and information services closer to communities through outreach programmes, literacy activities, partnerships and events.

Community Programmes

Library Membership

Register as a library member and gain access to library resources, borrowing services and selected digital services.

Member Services

Publications & Resources

Discover publications, library guides, information materials and resources produced or made available through Zambia Library Service.

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ICT & Internet Access

Where available, libraries provide access to computers, internet connectivity and digital literacy support to help communities access information.

Digital Services

Community Library Services

Zambia Library Service works to ensure that communities have access to relevant information, reading materials and learning opportunities. Libraries provide welcoming spaces where people can read, learn, research and access information.

  • Access to books and reading materials
  • Reference and information services
  • Reading and literacy programmes
  • Children's reading and learning activities
  • Community information and outreach
  • Access to digital information resources

Research & Reference Services

Libraries provide information and reference support to learners, researchers, teachers, professionals and members of the public.

Users can receive assistance in identifying, locating and using information resources for academic, professional and personal purposes.

Reference Materials

Access information resources for research and learning.

Journals

Access selected journals and electronic information resources.

Children's Library Services

ZLS supports children's reading, learning and access to age-appropriate information resources through children's corners and literacy programmes.

Reading Activities

Activities designed to develop reading habits and encourage children to discover the joy of books.

Learning Activities

Creative and educational activities that support children's learning and development.

Community Support

Partnerships help libraries provide supplementary reading materials and learning opportunities for children.

School Library Support

Zambia Library Service works with schools and education stakeholders to strengthen access to reading materials and library-based learning.

Support may include school library development, classroom libraries, reading programmes, resource provision, training and technical guidance.

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Supporting Learning Through Libraries

Libraries complement classroom teaching by providing additional reading and information resources for learners and teachers.

  • Classroom library development
  • Reading promotion activities
  • Teacher and librarian support
  • Access to supplementary resources

Explore Digital Library Services

Access electronic books, journals, databases, digital collections and other information resources through Zambia Library Service digital platforms.

Need More Information?

Contact Zambia Library Service for information about library services, programmes, partnerships and access to resources.