Sarawak State Library, State library in Kuching, Malaysia
The Sarawak State Library spans 94 acres with a 12,731-square-meter floor area, featuring reading spaces and a surrounding lake in central Kuching.
The library project began in 1993 with consultations by Dr. David Jones from New South Wales, leading to its establishment through the State Library Ordinance in 1999.
The Technical Service Division maintains an extensive collection of Sarawakiana documentation, preserving local heritage through books, manuscripts, and digital materials.
The facility accommodates 500 users simultaneously, offering access to 90,000 items, digital resources, and specialized databases for research and educational purposes.
The library network extends beyond Kuching to branches in Miri and Sibu, maintaining an average utilization rate of 200 users per hour.
Location: Kuching
Inception: 2000
Website: http://pustaka-sarawak.com
GPS coordinates: 1.58347,110.34986
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:40
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