| History, description, mission statement etc. |
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| Dual function library. First established in 1946 as a Public Library. Established as National Library in 1976 as per The Library Board Act. Mission: The provision of an effective nation-wide library and information service in support of life long learning and the creation of an educated and well informed society, essential elements in national development. |
| Postal address |
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| Private Mail Bag |
| Visiting address |
| Reg Pye Lane, Banjul, The Gambia |
| Telephone |
| +220 22 64 91 / +220 22 83 12 |
| Fax |
| +220 22 37 76 |
| General e-mail |
| national.library@qanet.gm |
| Director |
| Abdou W. Mbye |
| Staff |
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| 35 |
| Annual budget |
| D669,000 (US$ 45,000) |
| Monographs |
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| 42,000 |
| Serial titles |
| 25 |
| Current serial titles |
| 15 |
| Maps of The Gambia major towns, and Division, audio-tapes on The Gambia constitution, newspaper and magazines cuttings on Gambian historical figures and events |
| English: 97% French: 1% Gambian: 2% |
| Remark on the catalogues |
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| Card catalogues still used |
| User groups |
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| General public, researchers, government functionaries, students, teachers |
| Use restrictions |
| None |
| Price of loans |
| 1. Personal loans: Nominal membership fee only. US$ 2.00 p.a. adults, US$ 0.50 young people |
| Price of copies |
| 1. Copies made by the library and sent to patrons: US$ 0.20 2. Copies made by patrons: US$ 0.10 3. ILLs: Not applicable |
| Gambia College Library Documentation Centre of the Department of State for Education |
| 23rd April 2001 |