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The Veterinary Science Library offers a comprehensive range of print and electronic resources to support teaching, research, and clinical practice in veterinary science and any other related veterinary science topics. The collection provides access to detailed content on Veterinary Biosciences, Veterinary Pathobiology, Clinical Veterinary Sciences, and Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine. The electronic resources are accessed via the Campus Access or Remote Access to ensure ease of access to support research and learning. Print Resources To gain access to available print resources, one should physically visit our library in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Mount Pleasant Campus. One can search for titles of interest through the University of Zimbabwe Library, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) https://uzlibsys.uz.ac.zw/ to identify and locate the print collections housed in the Vet Library. Online Databases To support the blended learning adopted by the University of Zimbabwe, access to online databases is provided to students, academics, and researchers. Our digital offerings are accessible 24/7 via the library portal. Campus Access: https://library.uz.ac.zw/index.php/e-resources/campus-access/ejournals
Off-Campus Access: https://uz.remotexs.co/user/login 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 https://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
Veterinary Science Library Services during COVID-19
When accessing the Veterinary Science Library, library patrons are expected to follow the COVID-19 protocols listed below:
Proper wearing of mask
Sanitise hands before entering the Library
Get a temperature check
Maintain a physical distance in the Library
Apart from giving access to printed resources, the following Library services have been designed to assist students throughout the COVID-19 era:
The Vet Science Liason page lists e-books, e-journal databases, and links to open access resources that can be used for veterinary science study.
A step by step how to access e-resources is available via this link https://library.uz.ac.zw/index.php/2014-04-07-06-45-32/eresources-access.
The Library will continue to provide academic support for blended learning via e-mail (library@uzlib uz.ac.zw) and offer training on accessing our library resources and databases via Zoom.
For questions concerning our Library’s services and resources, please contact the Vet Librarian ( mchinzou@uzlib.uz.ac.zw).