Library

The Namibia Scientific Society Library is a renowned Reference Library that has been continuously expanding since its establishment in 1925. It has become one of the leading institutions in the world when it comes to information related to Namibia, formerly (German) South West Africa. Everything on the subject around our country is sought, carefully selected, catalogued and captured to become accessible to researchers and laymen alike. The library holds a wide range of books, journals, newspaper articles, periodicals, dissertations, thesis, articles, pictures, maps and films.

The contribution of material from members, specialists and laymen alike has enabled the library to become a centre of safeguarding information with well over 90,000 titles, 500 maps and 9,000 photos captured thus far. Our sincerest gratitude goes to all the donors!

While the majority of the time of our librarians is spent on processing newly gained material, specialized services like digitizing Dias, and photos as well as VHS tapes and 8mm films are also offered.

At 110 Robert Mugabe Avenue, one can gain physical access to the available information while our online database enables access from near and far and outside office hours.

The knowledgeable librarians look forward to assisting you, on working days between 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00, in your search for information and knowledge.

 

Library of the Namibia Scientific Society

+264 61 225 372

library@namscience.com

“Safeguarding people’s knowledge production in and for Namibia – the Mopane Fonds zur Förderung von Ausbildung und Forschung für Namibia (Windhoek) has engaged over the years with the Namibia Scientific Society in order to support the safeguarding of collections and their accessibility for a wider public.”

  • Dag Henrichsen
  • Mopane Fonds

“The Namibia Scientific Society played a significant role in the establishment of the Museums Association of Namibia (MAN). Back in 1990, the vision for MAN was clear, to represent and support Namibia’s cultural heritage sector. […]

We thank the Namibia Scientific Society for its continuous support, and wish the organisation many more years of success in its strive towards Science for Society.”

  • Beverley Alexander
  • MAN Executive Committee Chairperson

“[…To find information from loved ones long ago, I had the kind assistance on numerous occasions from Gunter von Schumann […]. I believe that such information and memories are important for any generation and to be able to help people and provide them additionally with books about Namibian adventures or life stories such as the Namibia Scientific Society also has available, is a true treasure to our community at large.”

  • Silvia Scriba
  • DELK (Evangelisch-lutherische Kirche in Namibia)