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National Library of Libya
دار الكتب الوطنية - ليبيا
32°7′9.59″N 20°4′9.28″E / 32.1193306°N 20.0692444°E / 32.1193306; 20.0692444
LocationBenghazi, Libya
TypeNational Library
Established1972
Collection
Size150,000 volumes
Other information
Websitewww.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. 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.

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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African national libraries
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