The National Library of South Africa was established in 1999, in terms of the National Library of South Africa Act, 1998 (Act No. 92 of 1998). This new institution was formed by amalgamation of the State Library in Pretoria and the South African Library in Cape Town which were established in 1887 and 1818 respectively, and includes a specialized unit, the Centre for the Book.
The National Library of South Africa is a custodian and provider of the nation’s key knowledge resources. We are mandated by the National Library of South Africa Act to collect and preserve published documents and make them accessible. We ensure that knowledge is not lost to posterity and that information is available for research.
This anniversary will be commemorated through various activities that are aimed at reflecting on the past, present and the future of the National Library of South Africa. This prestigious celebration will be attended by high profile people in the library sector, business, government and schools.
All members of the media are urged to diarise this event as follows:
Date: Friday, 1 November 2013
Time: 10h00
Venue: National Library of South Africa, 228 Proes/Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria.
Parking is available inside the premises. Programme will follow in due course.
For more information:
Muponisi Nkuna
Cell: 083 471 0061
Tel: 012 401 9711
Fax: 012 326 7642
E-mail: muponisi.nkuna@nlsa.ac.za
