LIBRARY SERVICES
VISION
To be the leading provider of virtual and inclusive information services by 2030
MISSION
To support socio-economic transformation through the provision of balanced and relevant information in all formats.
Introductory remarks
The MPSLSW is mandated to promote decent work and foster sustainable social protection for all. This is in line with the provisions of National Development Strategy (Social Protection and Economic Growth and Strategy).In support of these Strategic goals and objectives, the Ministry has a functional special library section under Finance and Admin department to compliment skills and knowledge development .Special libraries play an important role in providing information related to management leadership,labour employment services disability affairs ,research ,sustainability ,social protection among a host of other disciplines. This is important as it contributes towards the development of human capital in the achievement of the Ministry’s strategic goals. The Library provides essential information services that support decision making and these include reference support, access to laws, policy documents, updates on new publications, e-resources these are available to ensure staff have timely and reliable information aligned with Ministry’s strategic goals and vision 2030.
Roles of the Library:
1)Information provision
2)Knowledge management
3)Capacity building
4)Policy development
5)Evidence based decision making
6)Current awareness
7)Efficiency and productivity
8)Innovation
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
1)Zimbabwe Library Association
2)National Library and Documentation Services
TARGET USERS
- Ministry staff
SERVICES OFFERED
- Research and Reference Support
- Access to print and Digital Resources
- Current Awareness Bulletins
FUTURE VISION
- A virtual Library
- improved online access
- mobile library/digital outreach
