Access

1. The National Library is only a reference and research library.
2. A researcher or visitor to the National Library is requested to report at the Reception Desk near the main entrance.
3. Access to the National Library is granted to persons carrying an identification document, such as an official identity card or passport.
4. Large groups of visitors are only allowed into the Visitors' area.
5. A reader or visitor is obliged to deposit bags of any size and other objects, such as cameras, compact disc or cassette players or similar equipment on entering the Library building in the security area reserved for that purpose.
6. A researcher is given a 'RESEARCHER' identification tag which must be worn at all times. This allows the researcher access to the readers' area in the Reading Room.
7. A visitor is given a 'VISITOR' identification tag and is only allowed up to the exhibition area in the Reading Room.
8. It is forbidden to introduce printed documents, such as books, syllabi and periodical publications into the Reading Room unless these are first checked by the officers of the Library at the Reception Desk.
9. the Research area in the Reading Room is accessible to persons over 14 years of age on presentation of ID card. Children between 11 and 13 years of age are allowed into the Research area only if accompanied by an adult
10. Mobile phones are not used inside the Reading Room.
11. Eating or drinking are not permitted in the Reading Room.
12. Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Library.
13. Library staff does not undertake research on behalf of individuals. Researchers should call personally at the Library to undertake such research.
14. The taking of photographs or video recordings in the National Library is prohibited except with the specific permission of the Director.
15. A researcher is requested to present any personal material taken out of the Reading Room, such as photocopies and hand-written notes, to the officers of the Library before leaving the Library premises.
16. The Director may expel any visitor or user who fails to respect the regulations imposed by the Library, or who does not behave in a satisfactory manner in the Library.