• Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana (2018)
• MSc in Library and Information Science, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Zimbabwe (2008)
• BSc Hons in Library and Information Science, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Zimbabwe(2006)
• Diploma in Library & Information Science, Bulawayo Polytechnic Zimbabwe (2001)
• National Certificate in Library and Information Science, Bulawayo Polytechnic Zimbabwe (1997)

Dr. Rosemary Maturure is a distinguished library and information professional who has spent more than 25 years developing her skills in various library settings throughout Zimbabwe and other regions. She is widely recognized as a visionary library administrator and educator who promote equitable information access through her work to change academic institutions' methods of knowledge acquisition and management.

Dr. Maturure has worked as a University Librarian since 2007, achieving 12 years of service at Solusi University and 7 years and 3 months of service at Africa University. Earlier in her career, she gained foundational experience at Bulawayo Adventist High School, the British Council, and Bulawayo Polytechnic — a breadth of institutional exposure that has shaped her comprehensive understanding of the information landscape. Dr. Maturure has made extensive contributions to her field through more than 10 peer-reviewed articles, which she publishes as an author. She has successfully led the computerisation of several library systems, championed institutional accreditation processes, and championed programmes that improve access for persons with disabilities. She has raised three successful grants through her grant-writing skills which support transformative projects at all institutions where she has worked.

Dr. Maturure has held significant leadership positions in the profession. She served as Chairperson of the Zimbabwe University Libraries Consortium (ZULC) from December 2021 to December 2024, as the Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) Copyright Coordinator for Zimbabwe during the same period, and as Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZIMLA) Manicaland Chapter from 2023 to 2025. She is an active member of ZULC, ZIMLA, and the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians (ASDAL), all since 2007, as well as ZIMLA since 1996.

Beyond institutional walls, Dr. Maturure serves on the Advisory Board of the NUST School of Library and Information Science (2024–2027), the Editorial Board of the Journal of Public Policy in Africa (JOPPA) (2025–2027), and previously on the Board of Anderson Schools (2015–2021). Her community engagement initiatives — including the donation of reading resources to schools, children's homes, and prisons, as well as information literacy and research writing workshops — reflect a profound commitment to lifelong learning and social equity.

Her career path as a librarian began as a result of a  strong need to serve others through work. She believes that people must have free access to information as their basic human entitlement and that has sustained her for more than 25 years. She views libraries as dynamic organisations which exist to create spaces where people can explore ideas through  research while and communities benefit from their work.

Her vision is  Africa where every student, researcher, and community member — regardless of geographic location, socio-economic background, or physical ability — has equitable access to quality information and the skills to use it purposefully. She sees academic libraries as essential components which drive research output and institutional excellence throughout their entire academic institutions. The execution of her vision requires institutional transformation through technological advancements and collaborative efforts which she leads toward this goal.

Her leadership is grounded in four enduring principles:

• People-Centred Service: "Every decision I make as a library administrator begins and ends with students, faculty, researchers, and the broader community. I endeavor to understand their needs, anticipate their challenges, and innovate solutions that genuinely improve their access to and experience of information."
• Integrity and Reliability:  "Trust exists as the fundamental requirement for all leadership functions. I lead with honesty and consistency, ensuring that my team, my institution, and the communities I serve can depend on me to do what I say I will do. Reliability exists as both a professional asset and an ethical obligation which demands constant dedication."
• Lifelong Learning and Scholarly Engagement:"I display intellectual curiosity because I want to inspire others to develop the same trait. My work as a researcher and author and my engagement in professional organisations demonstrate my belief that librarians must continue learning to assist students effectively. I remain a student of my profession."
• Inclusion and Cultural Diversity: "My experience training and working throughout Zimbabwe and Botswana while collaborating with African colleagues has shown me the value of cultural diversity in advancing intellectual discussions."

"I work to create library spaces which respect diverse backgrounds while maintaining accessibility so that all visitors particularly those with disabilities can receive equal service. Looking ahead, I am energized by the possibilities that digital transformation, open access, and artificial intelligence present for the libraries of Africa. I am committed to steering my institution and the profession more broadly, towards a future that is innovative, inclusive, and firmly anchored in the transformative power of knowledge."