Jasmina Ninkov
Ivo Kurtović
1832
The National Library of Serbia is the country’s national, central, parent, research and general scientific library, as well as a reference centre for scientific information, centre of the library information system, centre for preservation and conservation of books, a publishing house and a cultural centre.

Ever since its establishment, the National Library of Serbia has worked relentlessly on the preservation of the cultural heritage of Serbia, while also providing access to knowledge and information, firmly believing that the development, diversity and richness of the culture and education of a society represents the foundations for its general progress and vitality.

Situated in the heart of Belgrade, next to the Temple of Saint Sava, the National Library of Serbia proudly stands as the oldest cultural institution in our country. It is the umbrella, parent institution, for all public, academic, school, and special libraries in Serbia, tasked with preserving cultural heritage and advancing library and information activities.