811,000 books on loan

A total 811,385 books were loaned by libraries within the Department of Libraries last year, Education Minister Louis Galea said on the occasion of World Book Day on Monday. The minister said this was 26,000 books more than in 2005. Figures showed that...

A total 811,385 books were loaned by libraries within the Department of Libraries last year, Education Minister Louis Galea said on the occasion of World Book Day on Monday.

The minister said this was 26,000 books more than in 2005. Figures showed that there was also an increase in the number of persons who went to the library to seek reference material for their projects, including books they were compiling.

Libraries operated a one-stop shop system so those who wanted to borrow books no longer needed their birth certificate from the Public Registry Department. Books borrowed could be renewed on the telephone or via the department's web page.

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