Main Theme
NAVIGATING CHANGE: LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES AS CATALYSTS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Where
Zimbabwe, NYANGA
When
Monday - Thursday
22nd September : School Librarians Pre-Conference & Interest Groups Workshops
23th – 25th September Main Conference
Event Speakers
Here are some of our speakers
Hon. Dr. Torerayi Moyo
Guest of Honour
His Worship, Jacob Mafume
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Josiline Chigwada
Keynote Speaker
Mr Moses Mhike
Keynote Speaker
Mr Amos Wutaunashe
Speaker
Ms Grace Msauki
Speaker
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 and team building
Interest groups
Monitoring and Evaluation in Libraries
Training of Trainers on AI Literacy for Librarians
Consultatative Forum on Librarians contributions towards the Review of the NLDS Act
Main Conference Opening Session
ZIMLA NEC .
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Librarianship in Zimbabwe: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Adaptations
Evelyn Gete And Norest Shoniwa
The impact of emerging technologies on libraries: Adapting to the digital future
Mwaseteni C. Ndaiziveyi
The impact of technology on reading culture - a challenge for librarianship globally
O. Moyo and K. Jeppson
Fostering Knowledge and Heritage: The Role of Zimbabwe Libraries in Promoting Cultural Values through Resource Sharing
L. Chikwanha and S. Ndinde
Fostering Academic Visibility Through Collaboration: A Study of Kwame Nkrumah University Library in Zambia
Lubbungu and Maturure
Modern approach to marketing the library profession: The product life cycle and other marketing concepts applied to the library profession in Zimbabwe.
A. Dube and T. Gumbo
From Print to Pixels: A PREMIS-Based Feasibility Assessment on the Digitization of Photographic Library Collection at the Bulawayo National Archives
Gumbo and Man'ozho
Adoption and use of persistent identifiers in Zimbabwean Higher Education Institutions
J. Chigwada and B. Chiparausha
Empowering Schools: Assessing the Impact of Discovery Book Boxes on the Learning Outcomes of Students in Lupane District
Maturure, Pangeti & Shumba
The Evolving Roles of Librarians in the Digital Age: A Literature Review of Skills, Competencies, and Professional Identity
T Tanhuke & E Kawome
Digital literacy in rural-based high schools: an assessment of grade 10 learners’ and educators’ competencies in the King Cetshwayo District
N N Buthelezi
Building Bridges through Knowledge: Leveraging International Collaboration to Enhance Mental Health Literacy and Research at NUST Library
T Tanhuke
The Future of Librarianship: Traversing Technological Disruption, Advancing Knowledge Curation, and Promoting Sustainability in the Digital Era
S Moyosvi and D Musemburi
Digital inclusion in academic libraries and socio-economic development in Nigeria
Ojo Jacob Olanrewaju
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion through Multicultural Library Collections: A Case Study of Teachers College Libraries in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
Masocha Anesu and Moyo Gift
Collaborative Synergies: Library Consortia: the Future of Librarianship.
Edgar Makowe
Digital preservation of orphan microforms at the National Archives of Zimbabwe
Bishi, Mutindindi & Katsamutanga
Exploring how public libraries can foster digital inclusion and community empowerment
G Muchoko & P Machuve
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Troutbeck Resort, Nyanga: Zimbabwe
This inviting hotel is perfectly positioned to explore the scenic beauty of Nyanga and savour the crisp mountain air.
Accommodation Options
Here are some nearby accommodation options.
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Gallery
Check our gallery from the recent events
Sponsors and Partners
F.A.Q
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What are the exhibition costs?
Exhibition cost is USD 350.00
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Are there flights to the venue - Nyanga, Troutbeck?
There are no flights to Nyanga but the Association cam assist with information on transport options.
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What transport and accommodation arrangements are in place?
For all transport and accommodation arrangements please contact Darlington Musemburi on +263772446434. 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 2026.
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Who can we contact for finer details?
1. Conference Organising Chairperson: Dr. R Maturure email conference@zimla.org.zw +263 712 315 950.
2. Marketing and Advocacy: Mr E T Madziwo email advocacy@zimla.org.zw Cell +263 772 529 002
3. ZimLA President: MacDonald Nhakura email: president@zimla.org.zw cell: +263 773 048 590
FOR THE 2025, ZimLA ANNUAL PRE-CONFERENCE IN SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP ENQUIRIES CONTACT:
1. Mr. Masimba Muziringa : Director NLDS - mmuziringa@gmail.com / +263 710 318 214 or Mrs Joyce Matshabela on 0771516625
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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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