Kanifing Minicipal Library
The development of the municipal library was inspired by Lord Mayor, Talib Ahmed Bensouda school days, when he often found himself searching for a quiet place to study after school hours.
Schools often lack library facilities and the instability of electricity means many schools going children study under candles, or even public lights. These difficulties led to the formulation of a vision for establishing a chain of libraries across the municipality. This then becomes part of Councils development agenda under the education pillar
Learn, create, connect and explore, a welcoming, safe and equitable environment.
The Kanifing Municipal Library of Things and information Centre, Its Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers are committed to the following values. We value the library as a public forum. It is a community facility for open communication of ideas and information; its collection, displays, programmes, and services reflect a diverse range of opinions and viewpoints.
- We value full and equal access to information, the building, its services, and its programmes.
- We value the collection of, and accessibility to, information in various formats.
- We value the community by actively participating in it and endeavour to enhance the quality of community life.
- We value our users’ privacy by keeping their transactions strictly confidential.
The Library of Things is essential to community life due to its deeply inclusive and collaborative approach to making this a better place for all.
The Kanifing Municipal Library is dedicated to serving the cultural, social, and community needs of a diverse population by providing global access to information, educational, and recreational resources. The library fulfils this mission with enthusiasm and professionalism, while upholding the respect and dignity of all staff and patrons, delivering service of the highest quality and excellence.
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