Zeeland Library

Zeeland Library
Zeeuwse Bibliotheek
Logo ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland
LocationKousteensedijk 7, Middelburg, Netherlands
TypePublic, Academic
Established1985
Collection
Sizeabout 2,000,000 books
Access and use
Circulation632,401 (2023)
Members40,396 (2023)[1]
Other information
Employees173 and 125 volunteers (2023)
Websitewww.dezb.nl

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:

  • 09:00 am - 17:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
  • 09:00 am – 20:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • 09:00 am – 16:00 pm Saturdays

The library is closed on Sundays.[4]

References

  1. ^ ZB in beeld 2023 (jaarraport) (Middelburg: ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland, 2024).
  2. ^ "Performing Arts Program". www.roac.nl. Archived from the original on 14 June 2007. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Zeeuwse Bibliotheek". www.geheugenvannederland.nl. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2012.. The amount of loans was 632,401 in 2023.
  4. ^ "Introducing Middelburg". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 13 October 2012.

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