WELCOME TO ZAMBIA LIBRARY SERVICE — Promoting Literacy, Research, Innovation, Digital Learning, and Access to Knowledge Across Zambia.
Longacres, Lusaka, Zambia info@zls.gov.zm
Mon - Fri : 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Digital Library

Access thousands of eBooks, journals and online learning materials.

Community Outreach

Supporting literacy, education and lifelong learning across Zambia.

Research Support

Helping students, researchers and institutions access information.

About ZLS

About ZLS

Zambia Library Service is committed to providing equitable access to knowledge and information resources.

We support education, research, literacy development, digital innovation, and community empowerment through modern library services and outreach programs.

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Upcoming Events

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School Librarian Symposium
16 November 2026 – 20 November 2026
Conference
School Librarian Symposium

Join school librarians, educators, and literacy advocates for the School Librarian National Symposium—a gathering dedi...

InterContinental Hotel, Lusaka
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OUR FACILITIES

Discover Our Modern Library Services

Zambia Library Service provides modern learning spaces, digital resources, professional support and community programs.

Professional Training

We provide professional development programs, certificate training, digital literacy workshops, and library management skills for information professionals.

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Community Outreach

Supporting literacy development through book clubs, outreach activities, mentorship programs, reading campaigns and partnerships.

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Books & Digital Library

Access books, eBooks, journals, archives, digital repositories and educational resources for research and lifelong learning.

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OUR PEOPLE & DEPARTMENTS

Meet Our Team

The Zambia Library Service is supported by dedicated professionals working across specialised departments and library services to promote knowledge, literacy, research and access to information throughout Zambia.

Professionals Serving Communities

From library management and technical services to digital innovation, research support, school libraries and community outreach, our team works together to deliver quality library and information services.

Select a department below to discover the professionals responsible for that area of service.

10+ Functional Areas
Professional Library Services
Education Schools & Colleges
Nationwide Library Support
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Administration & Management

Leadership, planning, coordination, policy implementation and institutional management.

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Technical Services

Collection development, cataloguing, classification, processing and technical library operations.

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Public & Community Libraries

Community library services, reading promotion, outreach programmes and lifelong learning.

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Schools & Colleges Libraries

School library development, classroom libraries, teacher support and college library services.

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ICT & Digital Library Services

Digital library systems, information technology, online resources, repositories and innovation.

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Research & Reference Services

Research assistance, reference services, information searches and scholarly support.

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Publications & Communications

Publications, institutional communication, public information, media and promotional activities.

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Membership & User Services

Library membership, user support, registration, enquiries and access to library services.

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Finance & Support Services

Financial management, procurement, administration and institutional support functions.

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Provincial & District Libraries

Coordination and delivery of library services through provincial, district and community library networks.

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ZAMBIA LIBRARY SERVICE

Get to know the people behind our services.

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New Arrivals

NEW BOOKS • LATEST COLLECTION • ZAMBIA LIBRARY SERVICE OPAC SYSTEM • DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES • NEW BOOKS • LATEST COLLECTION •

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Our Partners

Working together with institutions that support literacy and digital access in Zambia.