Preserving the Collection at the Guinean National Library

$36K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Guinea
Start Date	Feb 09, 2004
End Date	Feb 18, 2008
Duration	1,470 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77335-48`

Grant Description

To enable the library to once again open its doors to the public. The Guinean National Library, once one of the best libraries in West Africa, is in disorder and disrepair. Lack of environmental control is leading to the rapid deterioration of the library's books and manuscripts.

Activities include restoration of the collection, installation of lighting and air conditioning, computerizing catalogs, and establishing a reading room.