Mrs A. Chikonzo

Mrs Agnes Chikonzo is the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Librarian. In her time as University Librarian, she has had opportunity to lead the University of Zimbabwe Library team as it continues to explore new avenues for information delivery. As a result, the UZ Library has maintained its position as The Leading Library in the country.

Her research interests lie in Information Communication Technologies and Libraries. She has published in International Journals in areas of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour as well as Information Communication Technologies and HIV and AIDS. She has also contributed to book chapters.

She has presented papers at conferences such as Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa (AHILA), Medical Library Association (MLA), Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutes (IFLA).

She has been a member of the Association of Common Wealth Universities Libraries Networks Steering Committee since April 2008. In 2009 IGI Global honoured Mrs. Chikonzo with an award in recognition of remarkable and extraordinary commitment to the utilization and understanding of technological resources within the academic and research communities.

In 2011, the Librarian was elected into the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Africa Section Standing Committee.  IFLA is the Leading International body representing the interests of Library and Information Services and their users. It is the global voice of the Library and Information profession. It aims to promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services as well as encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library & information services. Currently, IFLA has a membership of 1500 from 150 countries.

In her time as University Librarian, she continues to explore cutting edge mechanisms to enhance service delivery as well as in response to the ever changing information environment and demands of the UZ academic and research community.