ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya National Library Service Board Act
4. Functions of the Board
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Functions of the Board
The functions of the Board shall be—(a)to promote, establish, equip, manage, maintain and develop libraries in Kenya as a National Library Service;(b)to plan and co-ordinate library, documentation and related services in Kenya;(c)to advise the Government, local authorities and other public bodies on all matters relating to library, documentation and related services;(d)to provide facilities for the study of, and for training in the principles, procedures and techniques of librarianship and such other related subjects as the Board may from time to time decide;(e)to advise the Government on library education and training needs for library, documentation and related services;(f)to sponsor, arrange or provide facilities for conferences and seminars for discussion of matters in connection with library and related services;(g)to carry out and to encourage research in the development of library and related services;(h)to participate and assist in campaigns for the eradication of illiteracy;(i)to stimulate public interest in books and to promote reading for knowledge, information and enjoyment;(j)to acquire books produced in and outside Kenya and such other materials and sources of knowledge necessary for a comprehensive national library;(k)to publish the national bibliography of Kenya and to provide a bibliographical and references service.