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The '''[[South African Astronomical Observatory]] (SAAO) Library''' is the National Library for Astronomy and Space Science based in [[Observatory, Cape Town]], South Africa.<ref name="SAAO">{{cite web |url=http://www.saao.ac.za/resources/library/ | title=SAAO Library | accessdate=12 July 2014}}</ref> Its primary function is to conduct fundamental research in astronomy and astrophysics. The SAAO library can be seen as the integral part of the facility as it provides the research staff with access to essential information and tools that allow them to function as informed professionals within their community.
The '''SAAO Library''' is the [[national library]] of the [[South African Astronomical Observatory]] (SAAO) for [[astronomy]] and [[space science]] located in [[Observatory, Cape Town]], South Africa. Its primary function is to conduct fundamental research in astronomy and astrophysics. The SAAO library can be seen as the integral part of the facility as it provides the research staff with access to essential information and tools that allow them to function as informed professionals within their community.<ref name="SAAO">{{cite web |url=http://www.saao.ac.za/resources/library/ |title=SAAO Library |access-date=12 July 2014}}</ref>


The SAAO library is part of the larger [[National Research Foundation]] (NRF) therefor the library has to align its strategic actions with those of the NRF. Any strategic actions adopted by the library have to contribute also the NRF's strategic directions and should assist in achieving the NRF's coporate goals.<ref>[http://www.nrf.ac.za/research-platforms/national-facilities NRF Research Facilities]</ref>
The SAAO library is part of the larger [[National Research Foundation (South Africa)|National Research Foundation]] (NRF) therefore the library has to align its strategic actions with those of the NRF. Any strategic actions adopted by the library have to contribute also the NRF's strategic directions and should assist in achieving the NRF's corporate goals.<ref>[http://www.nrf.ac.za/research-platforms/national-facilities NRF Research Facilities]</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The SAAO library is the oldest and most comprehensive astronomical library in South Africa, with contemporary material that dates back to 1830<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www2.astronomicalheritage.net/index.php/show-entity?identity=52&idsubentity=1|title = Full Description (IAU Extended Case Study format):
Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, Republic of South Africa|date = |accessdate = October 2014|website = UNESCO Astronomy and World Heritage Webportal|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>. The early SAAO library


The SAAO library is the oldest and most comprehensive astronomical library in South Africa, with contemporary material that dates back to 1830.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.astronomicalheritage.net/index.php/show-entity?identity=52&idsubentity=1 |title=Full Description (IAU Extended Case Study format): Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, Republic of South Africa |access-date=1 October 2014 |website=UNESCO Astronomy and World Heritage Webportal }}</ref> The early SAAO library was formed of group of books that were housed in the astronomers offices.
was formed of group of books that were housed in the astronomers offices.

== Branches ==
== Branches ==

The SAAO library has two branches, Cape Town and in Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Cape Town branch acts as the main branch hosting most of the research material while Sutherland is the sub-branch used as reference for researchers during observations periods.
The SAAO library has two branches, Cape Town and in Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Cape Town branch acts as the main branch hosting most of the research material while Sutherland is the sub-branch used as reference for researchers during observations periods.


== Library Holdings ==
== Library holdings ==

The libraries online catalogue was started in 1993 ans since 2004 the library personnel have been engaged in retrospective cataloguing. The online catalogue currently gives access to over 9000 records and approximately 3100 staff publications. The libraries holdings consists of journals (electronic and print), books (electronic and print), databases, atlases and catalogues, brochures, maps photographs, plates, posters, staff publications, slides, media collections, CD's / DVD's and many historic documents.<ref name="SAAO" />
The library's online catalogue was started in 1993 and since 2004 the library personnel have been engaged in retrospective cataloguing. The online catalogue currently gives access to over 9000 records and approximately 3100 staff publications. The library's holdings consists of journals (electronic and print), books (electronic and print), databases, atlases and catalogues, brochures, maps photographs, plates, posters, staff publications, slides, media collections, CD's / DVD's and many historic documents.<ref name="SAAO" />


== References ==
== References ==
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33°56′04″S 18°28′39″E / 33.9344152202°S 18.477526634°E / -33.9344152202; 18.477526634

Map of Cape Town with mark showing location of SAAO Library.
Map of Cape Town with mark showing location of SAAO Library.
SAAO Library
Location SAAO Library in Cape Town.

The SAAO Library is the national library of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) for astronomy and space science located in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa. Its primary function is to conduct fundamental research in astronomy and astrophysics. The SAAO library can be seen as the integral part of the facility as it provides the research staff with access to essential information and tools that allow them to function as informed professionals within their community.[1]

The SAAO library is part of the larger National Research Foundation (NRF) therefore the library has to align its strategic actions with those of the NRF. Any strategic actions adopted by the library have to contribute also the NRF's strategic directions and should assist in achieving the NRF's corporate goals.[2]

History[edit]

The SAAO library is the oldest and most comprehensive astronomical library in South Africa, with contemporary material that dates back to 1830.[3] The early SAAO library was formed of group of books that were housed in the astronomers offices.

Branches[edit]

The SAAO library has two branches, Cape Town and in Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Cape Town branch acts as the main branch hosting most of the research material while Sutherland is the sub-branch used as reference for researchers during observations periods.

Library holdings[edit]

The library's online catalogue was started in 1993 and since 2004 the library personnel have been engaged in retrospective cataloguing. The online catalogue currently gives access to over 9000 records and approximately 3100 staff publications. The library's holdings consists of journals (electronic and print), books (electronic and print), databases, atlases and catalogues, brochures, maps photographs, plates, posters, staff publications, slides, media collections, CD's / DVD's and many historic documents.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "SAAO Library". Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  2. ^ NRF Research Facilities
  3. ^ "Full Description (IAU Extended Case Study format): Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, Republic of South Africa". UNESCO Astronomy and World Heritage Webportal. Retrieved 1 October 2014.