Main Theme
Future-Ready Libraries: Driving Innovation, Expanding Access, and Demonstrating Impact
Call for papers
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Where
Rainbow Hotel, Bulawayo
When
Monday - Thursday
21st September 2026 : School Librarians Pre-Conference
22nd – 24th September 2026 Main Conference
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Conference programme highlights.
Registration
All to register at the registration desk from 8:00am - 9.00am .
Pre-Conference on School Librarianship
School librarians to attend
Workshops
Interest groups
Space Re-designin in Libraries
Training of Trainers on AI Literacy for Librarians
ZimLA AGM
Main Conference Opening Session
ZIMLA NEC .
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Librarianship in Zimbabwe: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Adaptations
Speaker
The impact of emerging technologies on libraries: Adapting to the digital future
Speaker
The impact of technology on reading culture - a challenge for librarianship globally
Speaker
Fostering Knowledge and Heritage: The Role of Zimbabwe Libraries in Promoting Cultural Values through Resource Sharing
Speaker
Fostering Academic Visibility Through Collaboration: A Study of Kwame Nkrumah University Library in Zambia
Speaker
Modern approach to marketing the library profession: The product life cycle and other marketing concepts applied to the library profession in Zimbabwe.
Speaker
From Print to Pixels: A PREMIS-Based Feasibility Assessment on the Digitization of Photographic Library Collection at the Bulawayo National Archives
Speaker
Adoption and use of persistent identifiers in Zimbabwean Higher Education Institutions
Speaker
Empowering Schools: Assessing the Impact of Discovery Book Boxes on the Learning Outcomes of Students in Lupane District
Speaker
The Evolving Roles of Librarians in the Digital Age: A Literature Review of Skills, Competencies, and Professional Identity
Speaker
Digital literacy in rural-based high schools: an assessment of grade 10 learners’ and educators’ competencies in the King Cetshwayo District
Speaker
Building Bridges through Knowledge: Leveraging International Collaboration to Enhance Mental Health Literacy and Research at NUST Library
Speaker
The Future of Librarianship: Traversing Technological Disruption, Advancing Knowledge Curation, and Promoting Sustainability in the Digital Era
Speaker
Digital inclusion in academic libraries and socio-economic development in Nigeria
Speaker
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion through Multicultural Library Collections: A Case Study of Teachers College Libraries in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
Speaker
Collaborative Synergies: Library Consortia: the Future of Librarianship.
Speaker
Digital preservation of orphan microforms at the National Archives of Zimbabwe
Speaker
Exploring how public libraries can foster digital inclusion and community empowerment
Speaker
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Rainbow Hotel, Bulawayo : Zimbabwe
This inviting hotel is perfectly positioned to explore the City of Kings.
Accommodation Options
Gallery
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Sponsors and Partners
F.A.Q
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What are the exhibition costs
Exhibition costs are Locals USD450 and Internationals USD500.
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Are there flights to the venue - Bulawayo ?
There are flights to Bulawayo yes.
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What transport and accommodation arrangements are in place?
For all transport and accommodation arrangements please contact Mrs Similo S Ndlovu on +263 772 446 434. Number is also on Whatsapp.
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Are there any excursions?
An excursion has been arranged. Finer details will be provided at the conference.
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Will the conference proceedings be published?
Selected papers will be published in the ZimLA Journal Vol.1 Issue 1 January 2027.
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Who can we contact for finer details?
1. Conference Organising Chairperson: Ms Siphethengani Njini Ncube email conference@zimla.org.zw +263 782 530 882
2. Marketing and Advocacy: Mrs Similo S Ndlovu Cell +263 772 446 434
3. ZimLA President: Mrs Lindiwe Mpindiwa email: president@zimla.org.zw cell: +263 773 048 590
FOR THE 2026, ZimLA ANNUAL PRE-CONFERENCE IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP ENQUIRIES CONTACT:
1. Mr. Mukucha +263 710 318 214 or Mrs Joyce Matshabela on +263 771 516 625
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CONFERENCE FEES
These cover morning teas, lunch, afternoon teas, stationery and the conference package.
ZimLA Members
$300
- ZimLA paid up members
Non-ZimLA Members
$400
- Non ZimLA Members
International delegates
$450
- International delegates
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