Our Services
Recruitment, Membersh​ip, and Leadership
We seek to recruit and retain individuals in the profession, serve members, and develop leadership skills.
Lifelong Learning
We provide education, training and facilitate in the profession by expanding curriculum to meet current needs, market educational offerings, credentialing and partnerships with other organisations to support above.
Recognition
The Association has innovative awards that include membership recognition, service awards, certification, contests and competitions, and service excellence.
Advocacy
The Association leads in being an advocate for concerns of its professionals whist helping members advocate their value to their institutions. Furthermore, we serve as a leading advocate for unrestricted, affordable, and permanent access to quality information for members.
Knowledge Creation and Communication
We also develop and manage a knowledgebase of information research by promoting the creation of the profession’s evidence-based research, and the dissemination and application of scientific knowledge.
Partnerships and Collaborations
We also build a network of experts by developing local, regional, national, and international partnerships and collaborations.
ZimLA Awards
Lawrence Chikwanha
2024 LEGENDARY AWARD
The Zimbabwe Library Association (ZimLA) is delighted to announce the recognition of Mr Lawrence Chikwanha with a prestigious award shield and a token of appreciation. This marks a momentous occasion to celebrate his outstanding dedication and remarkable contributions to our association and the field of librarianship.
Harriet Ncube
2024 LEGENDARY AWARD
The Zimbabwe Library Association tekes immense pleasure in recognising Harriet Ncube with a pretigious award and token of appreciation for her outstanding contributions to the Association. The Association salutes her commitment in taking the library profession to greater heights through her leadership and mentorship of members of the association.
Testimonials
Joining and being involved with ZimLA is a chance to meet with some of the greatest minds in the field and to expand your horizons above and beyond what you do on a day-to-day basis.
Masimba Muziringa
NLDS Director
Being a part of ZimLA has afforded me tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
Sichelesile Similo Ndlovu
Librarian
ZimLA membership connects me with a cadre of the most committed and industrious librarians in the country.
Hosea Tokwe
Librarian
Membership of ZimLA provides you with access to information and support to help develop your career.
Charles Poterai
Librarian
ZimLA provides leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
