National Library of South Africa (NLSA)

The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) is the custodian and provider of South Africa’s key knowledge resources. It is a public entity under the National Government of South Africa.

The National Library of South Africa is mandated by the National Library of South Africa Act to collect and preserve documentary heritage and to make it accessible, thereby ensuring that knowledge is preserved for posterity and that information is available to all.

The core functions of the National Library of South Africa are to:

  • Build up a complete collection of published documents emanating from or relating to South Africa
  • Maintain and extend any other collections of published and unpublished documents, with the emphasis on documents emanating from or relating to Southern Africa
  • Promote the optimal management of collections of published documents held in South African libraries as a national resource
  • Render a national bibliographic service and act as the national bibliographic agency
  • Promote optimal access to published documents, nationally and internationally
  • Provide reference and information services, nationally and internationally
  • Act as the national preservation library and provide conservation services on a national basis
  • Promote awareness and appreciation of the nationally published documentary heritage, and promote information awareness and information literacy.

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chairperson

  • Mr Bernado Maralack

Board Members

  • Ms Preetha Dabideen
  • Ms Rochelle Marisa Daniels
  • Mr Lavandran Nanda Gopaul
  • Mr Siyabonga Perseverance Masuku
  • Ms Julia Norrish
  • Mr Matsebe Ivor Phasha
  • Mr Thilivhali Archibald Ramawa
  • Mr Andries Jacobus Smith

Chief Executive Officer

  • Ms Mandisa Tshikwatamba (Interim)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Mr Seeiso Tlali

Directors

  • Mr Marcus Maphile (Public Management)
  • Ms Sonto Moleme (Business Development)
  • Ms Nokuthula Musa (Executive Director: Core Programmes)

Communications Officers

  • Ms Jolene Bhadais (Executive Director: Corporate Services)

Contact Details

The contact details of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:228 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) Street, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X990, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 401 9700
Email:infodesk@nlsa.ac.za
Website:www.nlsa.ac.za