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Bookshelf Porn. 17 Mind Blowing Libraries From Around The World. Most people probably think that libraries are all about being quiet, studying for tests and finding places to hang out with your friends... but there's more to libraries than just that. Take these photos for example of incredible architecture and design. No, these aren't scenes from dramatic movies or prototypes of what libraries could look like. Each and every one of these formidable rooms exist somewhere in the world. They are home to books, knowledge and beauty... they aren't your average public library. 1.)

Beinecke Library Imgur 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) (Strahov Monastery Library in Prague) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) Libraries aren't just about getting shushed. The Ten Most Beautiful School Libraries In The World. Smithsonian Libraries. Bibliothèque nationale de France. Page d'accueil de la Bibliothèque numérique mondiale. The New York Public Library. Trove - National Library of Australia. THE BRITISH LIBRARY - The world's knowledge. BAV - Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. Library of Congress Home. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Library and Archives Canada - Home. National Library of South Africa - Catalogue: Basic Search.

Skip to content My Library Basic Keyword Search - Entire Collection IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are currently experiencing problems with the Journal Title Search function. Please use Title Search if you are searching for magazines, newspapers etc. More Search Options Latest Books ReceivedList of Newspapers on Microfilm About Collections The NLSA is not a lending library. We encourage you to preorder material where appropriate. Basic Keyword Search - Cape Town Collection About Collections Reference Section journalsnewspapersmagazinespost-1850 printed books Special Collections manuscriptsmusic and rare books (pre-1851 printed books) Basic Keyword Search - Pretoria Collection Multimedia Room microformsmultimedia Basic Keyword Search - SANB Collection The SANB is a comprehensive record of South Africas published documentary heritage and includes: Basic Keyword Search - Visual Collection photographsnegativesglass-platespostcardspicturesoriginal art works in various mediacolour slides.