Introduction
Welcome to the University Of Zimbabwe Library Faculty of Law Liaison Page. The Liaison page has been designed to assist students in the Legal sector as well as the academics with scholarly activities associated with teaching, learning, research, community service, innovation and industralisation. The Subject Information Specialist for the Faculty of Law plays a key role in liaison between the faculty, students and the library. Our fundamental task is to synchronize communication between the faculty with the library to ensure seamless support for Faculty endeavors related to the university’s mission and goals. Listed are e-books, e-journals, open access resources, training services, theses, and referencing and citation services. This guide is therefore designed to help you navigate and explore the resources and services that are available for use.
Gilbert Chichewo
Subject Information Specialist: Faculty of Law
Email: gchichewo@uzlibrary.uz.ac.
Office Location: Law Library Ground Floor
-Legal research support for faculty, staff, and students
– Assist with the acquisition of Legal information sources
– Provide research support training
– Guidance on Reference Management and Citation Tools
Access to Leading Legal Databases and Digital Tools
Top Legal Databases:
-HeinOnline | GOALI Law | EBSCO Host Research Databases | JSTOR | Wiley Online Library | ZimLII
– Zimbabwe Law Reports | South Africa Law Reports
Subject coverage
-Administrative Law
-Banking Law
– Civil Law
– Commercial and Company Law
– Constitutional Law
-Contract Law
– Corporate Law
-Criminal Law
– Education Law
– Energy Law
– Environmental Law
– Family Law
– Health Law
-Human Rights Law
– Immigration Law
– International Law
– Intellectual Property Law
– Labour Law
– Property Law
– Tort Law
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Faculty-recommended textbooks and prescribed reading materials
– Updated every semester in consultation with the faculty
– Available in both print and electronic formats
-Ensure access to high-demand textbooks
Faculty Support:
Need help sourcing hard-to-find texts, e-Resources, or local legislation? Contact your Faculty Librarian.
Customized Legal Research Training in the following:
– Legal literature searching
– Reference Management
– Responsible/Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
– Systematic Reviews
– Tools for Research Collaboration
– Research Impact Training
– Research Visibility and Discoverability
– Publishing in Reputable Journals
– Research Communication
Reference and Citation
Guidance on Legal Referencing and Academic Integrity
Citation Styles Supported:
– Faculty of Law Referencing Guide; Zotero
Avoiding Plagiarism:
– Support for proper attribution and citation
Need Help?
Email: gchichewo@uzlib.uz.ac.zw
Visit us: https://library.uz.ac.zw/index.php/law-library-home/