| National Library of Tajikistan | |
|---|---|
| Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон | |
 Main building in Dushanbe | |
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| 38°34′20″N 68°47′18″E / 38.57222°N 68.78833°E | |
| Location | Tehron St. 6, Dushanbe, Tajikistan |
| Established | March 20, 2012[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | nlt |
The National Library of Tajikistan (NLT; Tajik: Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон, КМТ; Russian: Национальная библиотека Таджикистана) located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is the main library of the country, specializing in preserving cultural heritage of the peoples of the Republic of Tajikistan.[1] While the original library state library in Dushanbe was founded in 1933 and named after Persian author Ferdowsi, the new national library building opened in March, 2012 alongside its new official name.[2] The new nine-story building features 15 reading halls[3] as well as over 20 departments.[4] Access to the library is free to any Tajik citizen with a Passport.[5]
Collections[edit]
The library main focus is to include works that are of national renown by the Tajik people and of international renown written by Tajik authors. The library specializes in classics such as those by Firdavsi, who the previous library was named after.[2] The library also features a digital collection known as the "Tajikistan National Electric Library" which is free to citizens within Tajikistan.[6]
Directors[edit]
- Jumakhan Faizalizoda - Director
- Saidjaf'ar Safarov - First Deputy Director
- Gadobek Mahmudov - Deputy Director
- Salima Rajabova - Deputy Director[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Library of Tajikistan". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ a b "Таърихи китобхона – Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Толорҳои хониш – Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Сохтор – Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Қоидаҳои истифодабарии Китобхона – Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Китобхонаи миллии электронии Тоҷикистон - Саҳифаи аввал". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Роҳбарият – Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
