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BODI YA HUDUMA ZA MAKTABA ZANZIBAR
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In accordance with Zanzibar's education and development policies, the Zanzibar Library Services Board facilitates access to information and knowledge resources that enhance learning outcomes, research capacity, and innovation. By maintaining over 50,000 books, operating five library branches, serving active members nationwide, and providing 24/7 digital access, the Board contributes to human resource development and supports the national vision for a knowledge-based society.
Knowledge is the foundation of every great civilization. Our libraries are not mere buildings — they are living gateways to opportunity, understanding, and the future of Zanzibar.
Bodi ya Huduma za Maktaba Zanzibar
Welcome to the Zanzibar Library Services Board — your trusted partner in knowledge, learning, and community development. Whether you are a student, researcher, or lifelong reader, we have resources tailored for you.
Explore our branches, access digital collections, and join our programs designed to enrich every stage of learning.
Zanzibar Library Services Board (ZLSB) is an educational institution under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Zanzibar, established under Act No. 7 of 1993 of the Zanzibar Parliament.
The Board is responsible for promoting, establishing, managing, maintaining and developing libraries throughout the Island. With its Head Office located at Maisara, Unguja, and the Pemba Office at Chachani, Chake Chake, ZLSB serves every corner of the archipelago.
Two additional small branches operate at Wete in Benjamini Mkapa Building and at Wingwi in the Alternative Education Building — ensuring that library services reach even the most distant communities.
As all citizens have the right of accessing library services — whether children, youths or adults — ZLSB maintains library materials of different types to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The happiness of the Board is to see its services well known by all citizens in and out of the country.
To promote, establish, manage, maintain and develop libraries throughout Zanzibar, providing equitable access to knowledge and information for all citizens.
Head Office at Maisara (Unguja) · Pemba Office at Chake Chake · Wete Branch (Benjamini Mkapa Building) · Wingwi Branch (Alternative Education Building).
Children, youths and adults all have the right to access library services. ZLSB maintains diverse materials to meet the needs and requirements of every client.
This website launches to greatly help provide important information for library development — connecting citizens in and out of the country to ZLSB's resources.
From physical library branches to digital platforms, ZLSB provides a wide range of services and resources to empower every citizen of Zanzibar.
Borrow, return and renew books and materials at any of our branches.
Access encyclopaedias, journals, dictionaries and in-house research materials.
Browse our digital catalogue and access e-resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Use our computers, internet access and digital tools for research and learning.
Library services that support learning, research, and community development.
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Five branches spanning Unguja and Pemba — bringing knowledge closer to every community across Zanzibar.
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Pendekezo lako limepokelewa. Tutaangalia upatikanaji wa kitabu hiki na kuongeza kwenye maktaba zetu haraka iwezekanavyo.
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