Women's University in Africa Library

Your gateway to world-class academic resources, digital databases, and quiet study environments.

Empowering Heritage-Based Research & Innovation

Our library provides scholars and faculty with expert-led training in research ethics, AI integration, data governance, and scholarly publishing to drive regional and global impact

Digital Infrastructure & E-Resource Gateway

Power your research with seamless access to global e-journals, specialized academic databases, digital archives, and the WUA Institutional Repository—accessible both on campus and remotely via our secure portal.

Find Your Ideal Study & Collaboration Space

Access tailored environments designed for every stage of learning—from distraction-free quiet study zones and tech-enabled group discussion areas

Accessible Learning & Dedicated Student Support

We are dedicated to supporting inclusive learning and impactful scholarship across all disciplines through our Disability Resource Centre, featuring wheelchair-accessible workstations, adaptive software, screen readers, and dedicated staff support to assist every learner.

Step Inside: Your Hub for Focus & Collaboration

Experience a welcoming environment equipped with quiet individual study spaces, collaborative group zones, fast Wi-Fi, and expert librarians ready to assist you in person. Visit the WUA Libraries today and take your academic journey further.

Our Services

Empowering Your Academic Journey

Borrowing Services

Check out physical books, manage loan renewals, and access reserve collections effortlessly.

Research Services

Get expert support with literature searches, citation management (Zotero), and plagiarism checking (Turnitin).

Digital Resources

Access e-journals, e-books, and global databases seamlessly both on-campus and remotely.

Study Spaces

Utilize our welcoming campus reading areas, computer labs, and accessible workstations.

MYLOFT

YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY, ANYWHERE

Access all your digital library resources securely with one unified credential set, discover books and e-journals instantly, and enjoy seamless off-campus connection and offline reading capabilities.

Single Sign-on Access

Integrated Universal Search

Flexible Off-campus Access

All-in-One Content Hub

Streamlined Content Sharing

Offline Reading Mode

Frequently Asked Questions

All registered students have an automatic Library membership and those who are not WUA staff or students are expected to register as approved readers to access the Library services.

  • You can access all subscribed electronic resources remotely through MyLOFT using your institutional credentials (student/staff email ).

  • Install the MyLOFT mobile app or browser extension for seamless one-click access to full-text journals and articles anywhere.

Please note: You need to have an active institutional email to sign up and access e-resources. 

  • Search the Library Calatogue, which is a database of all the physical books held within our various campus libraries. It highlights the author, title, edition, publication details and the availability of the book search for.  
  • You can renew your books online by sending an email to the library: libraryinformation@wua.ac.zw 

  • Alternatively, bring the books and your student/staff ID card to the circulation desk for manual renewal.

  • Overdue fines accrue daily per item returned past the due date.

  • Outstanding fines or overdue items may restrict your ability to borrow additional materials or access final examination results and transcripts until cleared.

  • Yes. The library provides access to plagiarism detection tools (such as Turnitin) for research output and thesis submissions.

  • You can also book a one-on-one consultation with a librarian for assistance with citation management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, APA/IEEE reference styles).

RESEARCHER E-VISIBILITY

Take Control of Your Researcher Identity Create your ORCID Account Today...... Update Your ORCID Account Today!!!

Why Update Your ORCID iD?

Avoid tracking issues caused by shared names or affiliation changes. Your permanent ORCID iD connects all your global research contributions in one place.

✨ New? Set up your profile in under 2 minutes. 🔄 Active? Keep your records fresh for reviewers.

Search the ORCID Registry

Eliminate author ambiguity in your literature reviews. Instantly verify researcher credentials, trace global impact, and discover collaboration opportunities using a unique iD.

WRITING ASSISTANCE

CITE SMART, STAY ORIGINAL

Mastering academic writing requires both efficiency and precision. With Zotero, collect references in a single click, automatically generate reliable bibliographies, and seamlessly verify your research against global databases using Turnitin. The library supports you to ensure your work remains authentic, properly cited, and ready for global academic collaboration.

Zotero Research Assistant
Reference Management

Streamline References with Zotero

Collect references in a single click, effortlessly organize your research folders, and automatically generate reliable bibliographies for any citation style.

  • One-click source collection
  • Auto-formatted bibliographies
  • Seamless team collaboration
Turnitin Plagiarism Detection
Academic Integrity

Explore Turnitin

Verify the originality of your work by comparing it against a massive database of web pages, student papers, and leading academic publications.

  • Similarity detection
  • Identify overlap
  • View similarity report

Library Opening Hours

We welcome you to visit our campus library during our operational hours. Please review our weekly schedule below to plan your study and research sessions accordingly. Need tailored assistance with your research, literature search, or citation management? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of our expert librarians today.
Monday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact Us

Need Assistance Reach Out

Phone No:

+263 242 459647/459601 Ext 367

Email Address:

library@wua.ac.zw

Address

549 Arcturus Road, Harare

PRESSREADER

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Gain instant online access to thousands of top newspapers and magazines from around the world. Stay informed on current events, academic trends, and global news with interactive digital issues available anytime

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