British Library
The British Library is a research library in London that is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the largest libraries in the world. It is estimated to contain between 170 and 200 million items from many countries. As a legal deposit library, the British Library receives copies of all books produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including a significant proportion of overseas titles distributed in the United Kingdom. The Library is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
| Country | United Kingdom
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| Established | 1 July 1973
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| Branches | 1 (Boston Spa, West Yorkshire)
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COLLECTION
| Items collected | Books, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings and manuscripts
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| Size | 170–200 million+ items
13,950,000 books |
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| Legal deposit | Yes, provided in law by:
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ACCESS AND USE
| Access requirements | Open to anyone with a need to use the collections and services
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OTHER INFORMATION
| Budget | £142 million
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| Director | Roly Keating (chief executive, since 12 September 2012)
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