National Library of Laos—Vientiane, Laos
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Ianatlarge
N 17° 57.846 E 102° 36.474
48Q E 246654 N 1987845
The national library of the nation of Laos, in the national capital.
Waymark Code: WMER9H
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 07/01/2012
Views: 2
This is an elderly building. When I wandered in I found no staff, rooms and corridors filled with boxes and dusty shelves, though not a great deal on the shelves. It seemed more a storage area than an actual working library.
According to the website, the library opened in 1956, but moved to these premises in 1988. In former times the colonial era building was the French governor's residence. The library is charged with preserving the Laos cultural heritage. Amongst other activities it is involved with the conservation and preservation of ancient national documents.
Address: corner Thanon Setthathirat/Thanon Pangkham, Ban Xiengyeun Thong, Muang Chanthaburi, Vientiane, Laos P O Box 704, Vientiane, Laos
Telephone: 856 (0) 21 212452
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Unknown - Could not verify
Approximate date of opening.: 07/01/1956
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
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