National Library of Seychelles
The National Library of the Seychelles a library located in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles. It is the legal deposit and copyright library for Seychelles.
History
[edit]The Seychelles National Library's predecessor, the Carnegie Library, opened in 1910. It was funded by the Carnegie Trust Fund and managed by a board of trustees. In 1970, the Department of Education took over and renamed it the Carnegie Public Library, leading to the dissolution of the board.[1]
In 1978, the Carnegie Public Library became the National Library of Seychelles. The following year, it moved to a newly renovated building on State House Avenue.[1]
The British Council supported the library by providing a grant for new shelves, appointing an English librarian, and expanding the collection.[2]
Restoration
[edit]In August 2013, the National Library building, which accommodated both the National Archives and the library, was closed due to a fungal infestation. To address this issue, the Green Island Construction Company was awarded a renovation contract worth $5.6 million (SCR75 million). Presently, the National Archives are located at Maison Helena on Ile du Port, an artificial island adjacent to the capital city of Victoria.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Joubert, Patrick. "National Library to re-open in May 2023". www.nation.sc (in Bulgarian). Seychelles Nation. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ List of Addresses of the Major Libraries in Africa (Archived June 30, 2012, at the Wayback Machine)
- ^ Joubert-Lawen, Rita. "Seychelles National Library to reopen in 2023 after fungus infestation and renovation". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
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