NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SOUTH AFRICA – INFORMATION REQUESTED

An overview of the National Library of South Africa

The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) is the custodian and provider of the nation’s key knowledge resources. The NLSA is mandated by the National Library of South Africa Act to collect and preserve documentary heritage and to make it accessible thereby ensuring that knowledge is preserved for posterity and that information is available to all.

Vision and Mission

Vision – A world class African national library and information hub.

Mission – We build, record, preserve, conserve, and make available a complete South African documentary heritage, fostering a reading nation and working towards an informed citizenry.

Legislative Mandate

The NLSA was established in 1998 following an amalgamation of the South African Library and the State Library. The National Library of South Africa Act, Act No. 92 of 1998 (NLSA Act) outlines the legal framework and provisions governing the operations, functions and responsibilities of the NLSA.

Key mandates/objectives

The objectives of the NLSA are to contribute to socio-economic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving, and making available the national documentary heritage. Additionally, the NLSA promotes awareness and appreciation of this heritage, fosters information literacy, and facilitates access to global information resources.

A selection of 10 high-resolution photographs showcasing the work of the NLSA

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