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Anguilla Library Services
Identity area
Identifier
ALS
Authorized form of name
Anguilla Library Services
Parallel form(s) of name
- Department of Library Services
Other form(s) of name
- Anguilla Public Library
Type
National
Contact area
Contact information
Director of Library Services
Bernard Wattley
Address
Street address
The Valley
Locality
Region
Country name
Anguilla
Postal code
AI 2640
Telephone
1 264 497 2441 1 264 497 5402 1 264 497 3408
Fax
1 264 497 2434
URL
Description area
History
The origins of a public library service in Anguilla can be traced as far back as 1938. It originally began as a subscription library in that it catered only for individuals who were willing or could afford to pay subscription fees. However in 1950, the library began to offer its services free of charge. This was in response to one of the recommendations stipulated by UNESCO in its manifesto on public libraries. From then on to this date government assumed responsibility for financing public library services in Anguilla.
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Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 - 3:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 - 3:00pm
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Wheel Chair Access
Services area
Research services
Heritage Collection
Caribbean Collection
Special Book Collection
Caribbean Collection
Special Book Collection
Reproduction services
Photocopying Available
Printing Available
Printing Available
Public areas
Reference/ Research Area
Control area
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Language(s)
- English