Welcome to the Veterinary Science Library, a branch of the University of Zimbabwe Library. This page provides information about the Veterinary Science Library’s resources, location and contact details, membership, hours, services and periodic updates. |
The Veterinary Science Library provides access to print and online resources related to veterinary science topics. Print Resources To gain access to available print resources, one should physically visit the Veterinary Science in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Mount Pleasant Campus. One can search titles of interest through the University of Zimbabwe Library catalogue to identify and locate the print collections housed in the Vet Library.
Online Databases To support the blended learning adopted by University of Zimbabwe, access to online databases is provided to students, academics and researchers. A step-by-step guide on how to access library electronic resources remotely is available at http://library.uz.ac.zw/index.php/2014-04-07-06-45-32/eresources-access. Key databases include:
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University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Veterinary Science Veterinary Science Library Churchill Avenue Mt. Pleasant Harare
Contact Information Telephone: +263 4 303211 Ext 19048
Contact Persons: Ms M. Chinzou Email: mchinzou@uzlib.uz.ac.zw Mr S Mahwenda Email: smahwenda@uzlib.uz.ac.zw
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The Veterinary Science Library is accessible to valid University of Zimbabwe students and employees, veterinarians, and Zimbabwe Veterinary Association members.
In the light of existing COVID-19 pandemic guidelines; the operating hours for Veterinary Science Library are as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 0900 hrs to 1630 hrs.
Friday: 0900 hrs to 1600 hrs.
Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Physical Services
- Using the Veterinary Library space for quiet study
- Access to computing resources
- Searching and finding information in the Library
- Borrowing and returning print resources
Research Support
Given that conducting research may be a challenging and complex process, especially for individuals who are just starting out, the Vet Library provides specialised support to scholars working at the postgraduate level and beyond. Research support is provided at many stages of the research life cycle, through the following services:
- Selective Dissemination of Information
- Literature Search
- Support is offered on the following citation managers
- Mendeley
- Zotero
Training
The following training is given to help veterinary science students and Faculty members create a successful and rewarding research experience:
- E-Resources Use and Application in University Business and Learning
- Management of Academic Information
- Citation Management Software/tools
- Research Data Management
- Literature search and discovery