Country
Official name of the country (Latin transcript):
Nepal Adhirajya (Kingdom of Nepal)
Parliament
Official name of parliament:
in original language (Latin transcript):
Sansad
in English translation:
Parliament
bicameral
Official name of chambers:
in original language (Latin transcript):
Rastriya Sabha (National Assembly) ; Pratinidhi Sabha
in English translation:
National Council ; House of Representatives
Related libraries:
one library for all chambers
Library - General Information
Does any other library provide services to parliament instead?
Adress:
Sansad Pustkalaya
Parliament House
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu
Telephone:
+977 1 22 74 80 ; 22 15 94
Fax:
+977 1 22 85 51 ; 22 29 23
Library - Detailed Information
Year of foundation:
1951
Person in charge of the parliamentary library:
Mrs. Jayanti Rana
Who may use the library?
Members, parliamentary staff; Government officials; scholars
Number of library staff:
11
Size of collection:
12.000
Number of current periodicals (printed and electronic):
105
Are periodicals currently indexed for articles?
Yes
Press cuttings:
Yes
Are the papers of the parliament indexed?
Yes
Has the library automated its cataloguing?
Yes
Is the automated catalogue accessible to outside users?
Yes
Does the library use a thesaurus or a classification system for subject indexing?
Yes
Reference services:
Yes
Research service:
Yes
IFLA membership:
No