Welcome to the Membership Page of LIAZ!

Join our community to be part of an influential network dedicated to advancing library and information services. Explore membership options and contribute to the growth and excellence of the library sector in Zambia.

Full Membership

Full membership shall be conferred on persons who have passed the recognized professional examinations which shall not be below the level of the Diploma in Library Studies.
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Associate Membership

Shall be conferred on persons working in libraries, documentation and information centers and archives, with at least a minimum qualification of a certificate in Library Studies.
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Institution Membership

This membership shall be conferred on libraries, corporate bodies, societies and other organizations which maintain or are interested in libraries or the objectives of the Association.
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Affiliate Membership

Affiliate Associations are collaborative partnerships with external entities that share common interests or objectives with the Library and Information Association of Zambia.
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Honorary Membership

Conferred by the Annual General Meeting on the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Association, for those rending outstanding service to the science of librarianship and information or has been engaged in work that furthers the objectives of the Association.

Student Membership

Student membership shall be conferred on persons who are students of Library and Information Studies, Archives and Records and / or related studies and above certificate level.
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Membership Benefits

Institutional Membership:

  • Discounted rates for Continuing Professional Development trainings and conferences.
  • Free Information management related consultancy.
  • Free Exhibition during LIAZ conference.
  • Free LIAZ newsletter and Journal.

 

Individual Membership:

  • Bolstering your resume as employers are interested in employees abreast with trends in their field.
  • Recommendations for scholarships / employment/ opportunities. We prioritize members when recommendations are sought
  • Enhance your professional network
  • Broaden your knowledge through organized CPDs.
  • Free access to resources such as newsletters, journals and many more.

Membership Fees

University K1,500
International/Special/NGO K1,000
Government/College K850
Public/Private School K800
PhD K550
Masters Degree K500
Bachelors Degree K450
Diploma K400
Certificate/Associate K350
Student K150