National Library of Libya

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.

National Library of Libya
دار الكتب الوطنية - ليبيا
32°7′9.59″N 20°4′9.28″E
Location	Benghazi, Libya
Type	National Library
Established	1972
Collection
Size	150,000 volumes
Other information
Website	www.nllnet.net

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

• National Archives of Libya
• List of national and state libraries