National library of Spain

The National library of Spain (Biblioteca Nacional de España) is a major public Spanish library since it is largest of Spain.

History

Founded in 1711, the library was at the beginning the royal Public library of the king Philippe V. It contained 60 000 pounds in 1752, to which the Registration of copyright was added new works. It still grows, with a significant royal support during the 18th century.

In 1836, it is famous National library of Spain, and counted 200 000 works in 1850. In 1896, the library moves towards the place currently occupied in the center of Madrid.

The Library today

It currently comprises 6 million books and newspapers, 25 000 manuscripts and 240 000 pounds classified like rare. To that are added collections of graphic works like drawings, posters and photographs. The access to the collections is reserved to the researchers. The current director of Library is Rosa Regas. Since 1991, there exists a second site located at Alcalá de Henares, close to Madrid.

External bond

Biblioteca Nacional de España

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