Email: readerservices@gzu.ac.zw
"Knowledge is the Key to the Future
Welcome to the University Library, a hub of knowledge, innovation, and academic support. Explore our vast collection of resources, digital tools, and study spaces designed to inspire your learning journey. Whether you’re researching, studying, or seeking new insights, we are here to support your success every step of the way.
Online Database
Access a world of scholarly journals, e-books, and research resources anytime, anywhere through our library’s trusted academic databases.
DzimbabweHub
A trusted space for the discovery, dissemination, and preservation of academic and research outputs generated by our university community.
GZUScholar
Your gateway to authoritative journals , research articles, academic insights, and evidence-based knowledge from leading scholarly publications.
Opening Hours
Week-days:09:00hrs to 20:00hrs Weekends:09:00hrs to 16:00hrs Closed on Public Holidays except during block
Welcome remarks from the Librarian
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Great Zimbabwe University Library, the knowledge hub of the University of Choice. As an integral part of the University’s academic community, the Library is committed to supporting teaching, learning, research, innovation, industrialization, and community engagement in line with Zimbabwe’s Education 5.0 philosophy.
At Great Zimbabwe University, we recognize that information and knowledge are the foundation of academic success and national development. The Library provides access to a wide range of quality print and electronic resources, including books, journals, databases, research repositories, and digital learning materials designed to meet the diverse information needs of our students, researchers, faculty, and stakeholders. In support of Education 5.0, the Library has transformed from being merely a repository of information into a dynamic center for knowledge creation, innovation, and lifelong learning. We strive to empower our users with information literacy skills, digital competencies, and research support services that enable them to generate innovative solutions to societal challenges and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Our dedicated team of library professionals is committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring that every user enjoys a conducive learning and research environment. Whether you are accessing resources on campus or remotely through our digital platforms, we encourage you to take full advantage of the Library’s services and facilities. As the University of Choice, Great Zimbabwe University continues to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, innovative, and responsive to the needs of society. The Library remains a strategic partner in this mission by facilitating access to information, fostering a culture of reading and research, and supporting the generation of new knowledge.
I invite you to explore our collections, utilize our services, and engage with our staff as we work together to achieve academic excellence and contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 through Education 5.0.
Thank you for choosing Great Zimbabwe University Library as your partner in learning, research, innovation, and personal growth.
“Empowering Knowledge, Inspiring Innovation, Transforming Communities.”
Online Database
News and Notices

AI is transforming academic research, and university libraries are at the heart of this change
From streamlining literature reviews to raising new ethical questions, artificial intelligence is reshaping how students and faculty discover, analyze, and share knowledge.

NOTICE TO ALL BLOCK STUDENTS ON ACCOMMODATION
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Open Access or Subscription journal? Benefits
Dzimbahwe Hub Repository
By promoting open access, an IR enhances the visibility and impact of the institution’s research, fosters collaboration, and supports the preservation of academic knowledge for future generations.






