National Library Service
Promoting Reading Culture in Malawi
The National Library Service Board is a Statutory Corporation established under the National Library Service Act of 1967. NLS operates nation-wide public library and information services in Malawi. Its mission is to ensure that people of Malawi have access to educational, training, recreational and information materials for national development.
Its statutory responsibilities, as stipulated in the Act, are to promote, establish, equip, manage, maintain and develop libraries in Malawi. The Service is governed by a Board which is comprised of a chairman appointed by the Minister responsible for Statutory Corporations; representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; the Ministry of Local Government and Rural development; The Malawi Police Service; Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. There are also some members who are appointed in their personal capacities. The Board’s Chief Executive and Secretary is the National Librarian.
Vision
To become a Centre of excellence for information and knowledge
Mission
Our mission is to ensure that people of Malawi have access to educational, training, recreational and information materials for national development
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- Katola Primary School -Library
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- The PEA admiring the Library
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- Grand opening of Katola Primary School
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- Grand opening of Katola Primary School
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- Teacher Librarian of Katola Primary School Explaining how the Library operates
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- The Acting National Librarian Delivering a speech at Katola Primary School -Library handover Ceremony
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- National Library Service Board Chair Delivering a speech at Kutola Primary School -Library handover Ceremony
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- Awarding Certificates to Teacher Librarians by the Acting National Librarian- Bonney Sangole
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- EIFL-Public Libraries and Innovation Ramune Petuchiovaite and NLS members of staff
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- A Joint early childhood reading program at Area 36 Kaps Library
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- Training of Teacher Librarians at Chiuzira Primary School -Lilongwe
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- National Library Service Staff setting up Library at Katola Primary School in Lilongwe
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- National Library Service Staff setting up Library at Katola Primary School in Lilongwe
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- National Library Service Staff setting up Library at Katola Primary School in Lilongwe
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- National Library Service Staff setting up Library at Katola Primary School in Lilongwe
Message from the Acting National Librarian
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Welcome to National Library Service Website
The library is the backbone of the research and development activities of Malawi. The use of library resources is vital for pursuing study and research. Our Library is designed to meet the information, research, and curriculum needs of its users. It has comprehensive collections to meet the needs of its users. The library’s holdings include a diverse collection of print, non-print, and computer resources for all to use.
The library’s mission is to ensure that the people of Malawi have access to educational, training, recreational, and information materials for national development
As Librarian of the National Library Service, I oversee the many dedicated staff who acquire, catalog, preserve, and make available library collections within the library and over the Internet. I am pleased that you are visiting our website today, and I invite you to revisit it often. I do hope that everybody would make full use of the facilities and services offered.
Thank you.
NLS News
NLS Board orientation and library tour
NLS Board Orientation and Library TourThe National Library Service (NLS) conducted a Board Orientation session followed by a guided tour of library facilities to familiarize Board Members with NLS operations, programmes, and service delivery points.During the tour, the Board visited the newly constructed Auditorium Room under the Pabwalo Programme, which is sponsored by the REI […]
Vacancy
Position title: Pabwalo Project Manager Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Contract: 1-year full-time (40 hours/week), renewable up to 3 years based on performance Start Date: Early March 2025 Reporting to: Pabwalo Advisory Body The Pabwalo Advisory Body, composed of National Library Service (NLS), Malawi National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU), Music Crossroads Malawi and Rei Foundation Limited (RFL), […]
Floating Library for Mvunguti – Project Update!
Great news from Monkey Bay! The National Library Service, Monkey Bay Branch, has completed a successful pre-visit to Mvunguti ahead of the launch of the Floating Library for Mvunguti project. This innovative initiative will deliver books by boat to the remote shoreline community of Mvunguti in Monkey Bay, Mangochi District—an area accessible only by water. […]
Standard Bank Backs Literary Growth with K55 Million Support
#Times360Malawi Standard Bank Plc, through its Joy of the Arts initiative, has committed K55 million to support the country’s literary sector, strengthening access to books and promoting a reading culture. The bank has partnered with the National Library Service and the Lilongwe Book Festival. Of the total investment, K50 million has been allocated to the […]
Reading Promotion Campaign at Njewa Primary School: Read today for a Brighter tomorrow
Today, Njewa Primary School was abuzz with excitement as the National Library Service (NLS), in collaboration with Book Aid International, organized a reading promotion campaign. This important event aimed at fostering a culture of reading among students and community members in the area. The campaign, which was held with the continued support from Book Aid […]