Parliament at its Rising on the 22 of February Adjourned to Tuesday 28 of May at 2pm

Parliamentary Library

The Parliament Librarian is in-charge of the library.

The main objective of the Parliamentary Library Service is to collect, assemble and maintain a satisfactory collection of material relevant to the work of the Parliament.

Services offered by the Library Service include;

  • Reading and Reference
  • Book Lending (4 books per month)
  • Inter-Library loans for material not available inhouse
  • Distribution of Parliament Papers
  • Maintenance of databases on Papua New Guinea Laws and profiles of Members of Parliament

The Parliamentary Librarian manages the Library and reports directly to the Deputy Clerk-Coporate & Support Services.

Functions

  • Collect, assemble and maintain a satisfactory collection of material relevant to the work of Parliament;
  • Maintain an efficient information storage and retrieval system as a documentation center for research and educational use by authorized users;
  • Maintain links with libraries and other relevant bodies both nationally and abroad for the sharing of information;
  • Assist users to locate required information with ease and convenience;
  • Maintain a records management center to secure and safeguard all records and information databanks;
  • Carry out research on behalf of Parliament on subject matters required by the Parliament and Members;
  • Perform any other responsibilities consistent with the roles and functions of the Parliamentary Service pertaining to the collection and dissemination of information.

Contact

Library Division

P O Parliament House, WAIGANI, N.C.D. Port Moresby

Ground FLoor - A Wing, AG-51

Ph: +675 3277 476