Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka / National Library of Latvia

LibrariesRīga, Latvia51-200 Employees

The National Library of Latvia (Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka, LNB) functions as a central cultural, scientific, and educational institution of national significance, with a mission to build and maintain both national and global literary collections and to provide long-term, open access to these resources for residents and visitors in Latvia. Its holdings exceed four million units, emphasizing publications about Latvia and Latvians, works published in Latvia, and works by Latvian authors. Located in Riga, the library serves as a key resource in the library and information sector within the country, supporting research, learning, and cultural engagement. Founded in 1919, LNB operates within the libraries industry and maintains a broad range of services and programs for a diverse audience. A notable recent development is its involvement in international library initiatives, such as collaboration with EBLIDA on a European report, reflecting its active role in regional library discourse.

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