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concept of a national library is fairly understood, even though national libraries
differ in size and scope from country to country. Speaking broadly national library
is the library, which has the prime duty of collecting and preserving for posterity
the written production of the country. It serves not only the top most information
but a coordinating Force for all libraries. National library of Pakistan was inaugurated
in August 24, 1993 by the caretaker prime minister of Pakistan Mr.Moin Ahmad Qureshi.
The National library exchanges Government documents with USA; Pakistan National
Bibliography with other national libraries of the world; serves as depository
for Asian Development Bank publications;and provides information and photocopy
service. The National library is a member of the International Federation of Library
Associations (IFLA). | |
