Welcome to Zambia Library Service (ZLS) | Promoting Knowledge, Supporting Learning & Serving Communities | Knowledge • Innovation • National Development | Connecting Communities Through Libraries
OUR INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTION

Our Core Mandate

To promote a culture of reading for personal and national development through the provision of library and information services to the general public, colleges of education, and schools.

Promoting Knowledge and Equitable Access to Information

Through a network of public and community-oriented libraries, digital platforms, partnerships and information services, the Zambia Library Service works to ensure that citizens have equitable opportunities to access knowledge and information.

Our Vision

To provide libraries and information services in Zambia which will contribute to active participation in national and personal development through a continued network of libraries.

Our Mission

To provide inclusive, modern, accessible and equitable library and information services that support education, lifelong learning, research, innovation and national development.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Our services and programmes are guided by principles that place citizens, knowledge and national development at the centre of our work.

Inclusiveness

Services accessible to all communities.

Equity

Fair access to information and knowledge.

Innovation

Embracing technology and new ideas.

Partnership

Working together for stronger communities.

Working Together

Our Partners

ZLS works with strategic partners to strengthen literacy, information access, education and community development.

Book Aid International
Library and Information Association of Zambia
UNESCO
Partner Organisation
CARE

Connect with Zambia Library Service

Discover library services, digital resources, publications and opportunities to engage with our national library network.