Zeeland Library Explained

Native Name:Zeeuwse Bibliotheek
Native Name Lang:nl
Zeeland Library
Country:Netherlands
Type:Public, Academic
Established:1985
Location:Kousteensedijk 7, Middelburg
Collection Size:about 2,000,000 books
Annual Circulation:632,401 (2023)
Members:40,396 (2023)[1]
Num Employees:173 and 125 volunteers (2023)

ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland, the Zeeland Library (Zeeuwse Bibliotheek) in Middelburg, Netherlands, is the largest cultural institution of the province of Zeeland and fulfills the task of public library for Middelburg, scientific library for Zeeland (it is a WSF-library) and the academic library of University College Roosevelt.[2] It also has the function of Provincial Library Central for libraries, schools and institutions in the province.

History

The library was founded in 1985, when scientific, provisional, public, and specialized libraries were merged into one, creating the largest cultural institution in Zeeland and one of the Netherlands major libraries.

Books & services

The library employs 170 staff and lends about 632,000 publications annually.[3] It serves as a provincial service organization, advising institutions and other libraries, offering specialized services in all book-related areas.

Zeeland Library stages and develops cultural events, shows, and educational programs.

Opening hours

Zeeland Regional Library opens from:

The library is closed on Sundays.[4]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.dezb.nl/dam/bestanden/over-ons/ZB/zb-in-beeld-2023.pdf ZB in beeld 2023 (jaarraport) (Middelburg: ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland, 2024).
  2. Web site: Performing Arts Program. www.roac.nl. 13 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070614013223/http://www.roac.nl/roac/performingarts.phtml . 14 June 2007.
  3. Web site: Zeeuwse Bibliotheek. www.geheugenvannederland.nl. 13 October 2012. . The amount of loans was 632,401 in 2023.
  4. Web site: Introducing Middelburg. Lonely Planet. 13 October 2012.