UNESCO and Libraries

The 21st century
Library of Alexandria
Largest in Africa

Libraries are essential to the free flow of ideas and to maintaining, increasing and spreading knowledge. As repositories of books and other printed material, they are key to promote reading and writing. With the advent of the Internet, new opportunities and new challenges have been created for libraries, especially in developing nations. UNESCO has promoted the work of libraries since it was created. More....

Building Libraries' Capacity

Preserving Library Collections

UNESCO Libraries Portal

World Book and Copyright Day