Zeeland Library
Official library of Zeeland, Netherlands
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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.
| Zeeland Library | |
|---|---|
| Zeeuwse Bibliotheek | |
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 Logo ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland | |
| Location | Kousteensedijk 7, Middelburg, Netherlands |
| Type | Public, Academic |
| Established | 1985 |
| Collection | |
| Size | about 2,000,000 books |
| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 632,401 (2023) |
| Members | 40,396 (2023)[1] |
| Other information | |
| Employees | 173 and 125 volunteers (2023) |
| Website | www |
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]
