National Library of Libya

32°7′9.59″N 20°4′9.28″E / 32.1193306°N 20.0692444°E / 32.1193306; 20.0692444LocationBenghazi, LibyaTypeNational LibraryEstablished1972CollectionSize150,000 volumesOther informationWebsitewww.nllnet.net

The National Library of Libya (Arabic: دار الكتب الوطنية) is the national library of Libya, located in Benghazi. It holds 150,000 volumes.[1] The national librarian is Mohamed A Eshoweihde.

History

The national library was established in 1972, and holds books and scientific publications, theses and local periodicals. It contains rare books and reports issued by official government bodies, as well as archival documents that date several decades.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Libya - Libraries and museums
  2. ^ تخوف من إزالة دار الكتب ببنغازي, http://archive.libya-al-mostakbal.org

External links

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