National Library Service of Botswana

National Library Service of Botswana
Country Botswana
Type National Library
Established April 8, 1968 (1968-04-08)
Location 1272 Lithuli Road, Gaborone

The National Library Service of Botswana is the legal deposit and copyright library for Botswana. It was officially opened on April 8, 1968. They strive to be a world class library and information hub. The library is considered one of the most centralized in the world, as it is responsible for the professional development for all libraries within Botswana, including academic ones.[1]

History

Being established in September 1967 through the Act of the Botswanan National Assembly. President Sir Seretse Khama, the first President of the Republic of Botswana, officially opened the service on April 8, 1968. It was one of seven departments of the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs. Its mission has been to preserve the national literary heritage and to provide the public with informational and educational services.

Services

The library offers many services including:

Divisions

The library currently encompasses many divisions including:

Programs

The library currently offers many programs to its patrons, including:

References

  1. Baffour-Awauah, Margaret (2000). "Margaret Baffour-Awuah, principal librarian, Gaborone, Botswana: a day in her life". School Libraries Worldwide 6 (1): 22–26.

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