National Library of Libya
{{Short description|National library of Libya}}
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| country = Libya
| type = National Library
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| established = 1972
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| location = Benghazi
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| collection_size = 150,000 volumes
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The National Library of Libya ({{langx|ar|دار الكتب الوطنية}}) is the national library of Libya, located in Benghazi. It holds 150,000 volumes.[http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Libya-LIBRARIES-AND-MUSEUMS.html Libya - Libraries and museums] 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.[http://archive.libya-al-mostakbal.org/NR2009/Nov2009/131109_almheer_aljazeeranet_dar_alkotob.html تخوف من إزالة دار الكتب ببنغازي, http://archive.libya-al-mostakbal.org]
See also
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External links
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{{Arab national libraries}}
{{Africa topic|title=African national libraries|prefix=National Library of}}
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Category:1972 establishments in Libya