National Library of Laos, National library in Vientiane, Laos.
The National Library of Laos occupies a corner location at the intersection of Thanon Setthathirat and Thanon Pangkham in Ban Xiengyeun Thong district of Vientiane.
The institution began operations on July 1, 1956, and moved to its independent building in 1988, after previously sharing space with museum and anthropology departments.
The library manages the Lao Ancient Manuscript Preservation Project since 1989, focusing on documenting texts written in Lao and Sanskrit languages.
Members can access research materials, computer facilities, and branch library services throughout the country by contacting the main office at 856 21 212452.
The Digital Library of Lao Manuscripts project stores data both in Vientiane and at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, protecting the national literary heritage.
Location: Vientiane
Inception: 1956
Website: http://www.nationallibraryoflaos.org
Website: http://nationallibraryoflaos.org
GPS coordinates: 17.96400,102.60790
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45
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