Chalimbana University Library

Supporting academic welfare and research activities with skilled information specialists and comprehensive resources.

About Our Library

A Hub of Knowledge & Research

The Chalimbana University Library serves as the academic heart of the institution, providing students, faculty, and researchers with access to a vast collection of physical and digital resources.

Our library is equipped with modern facilities, quiet study areas, computer labs, and round-the-clock access to digital databases and journals from around the world.

50,000+
Physical Books
8+
Digital Databases
24/7
Online Access
500+
Research Journals
Chalimbana University Library

Chalimbana University Library provides support to the academic welfare and research activities of its patrons. It has enough information specialists who are highly skilled in providing quality service to the community.

Collection

Our general collection covers a wide range of relevant information materials in various disciplines offered by the university. In addition to the general stacks of information materials, we have a special collection as well as short loan for reference materials that can only be used within the library (these are materials that are on demand) and reference services.

Furthermore, we have a digital library where our patrons can access electronic resources and open access materials such as books and journals to meet their research needs. The library has a computer lab with computers connected to reliable internet and free Wi-Fi for patrons to use.


Online Library Resources


Operating Hours

DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday to Friday08:00 hrs22:00 hrs
Saturday & Sunday09:00 hrs16:00 hrs

Classification Guide (Dewey Decimal System)

ClassificationSubject Area
000 SeriesGeneralities
100 SeriesPhilosophy and Psychology
200 SeriesReligion
300 SeriesSocial Sciences
400 SeriesLanguage
500 SeriesMathematics and Natural Sciences
600 SeriesTechnology and Applied Sciences
700 SeriesArt
800 SeriesLiterature and Rhetoric
900 SeriesGeography, History and Related Disciplines

New Books Available

We have recently received new books in the following disciplines:

  • Business Studies
  • Literacy and Languages
  • Geography
  • History
  • Civic Education
  • Literature
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Mathematics and Science
  • Design and Technology
Contact the Library:
Email: library@chau.ac.zm
Phone: +260-970 528 404 | +260 977 276 293 | +260-977 485 465

PLEASE VISIT THE LIBRARY TO ACCESS EXCELLENT INFORMATION MATERIALS AND A GREAT SERVICE FROM THE LIBRARY TEAM. UNLOCK YOUR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL WITH A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OF INTEGRITY, SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE.