A framework for the entrenchment of intellectual property (IP) information services in Zimbabwe's university libraries

The study investigates the current status of Intellectual Property (IP) information services in Zimbabwe's university libraries. employed a quantitative approach. An online questionnaire was used to collect data from sample 69 library professionals at 20 libraries which are full members Zimbabwe University Libraries Consortium (ZULC). Findings show that focus surveyed institutions is on providing scientific research support (18); disseminating/sharing output (14); and copyright activities (12). More specialised IP such as education training, patent services, consulting service platforms, web-based largely unavailable Zimbabwean Results reveal underlying challenge development insufficient knowledge among academic librarians, exacerbated by inadequate management frameworks institutions. proposes framework for entrenchment