The Macao Public Library launches the “Annual Collection of Recommendations for Newspapers / Periodicals 2017” from today
In order to meet readers’ demands and enrich the Library’s collections, the Macao Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau launches the “Annual Collection of Recommendations for Newspapers / Periodicals 2017”. Residents are welcome to recommend the subscription of their favourite newspapers or periodicals from today until 30 June. They may complete the “2017 Newspaper / Periodical Recommendation Form” and submit it to any branch of the Macao Public Library or email it to inf.bc@icm.gov.mo. The submission of the desired newspapers and periodicals can also be made through the online recommendation form which can be downloaded at Macao Public Libraryes webpage (on Service Guide – Book Purchase Recommendation). The Library will analyse the recommended materials collected, and include the newspapers and periodicals which are in line with the policy for the development of the library collection and therefore which will be inscribed on the 2017 Possible Acquisitions List. Currently the Macao Public Library holds a total collection of over one million volumes and nearly sixty thousand audio and video materials. It offers around 90 newspapers issued in different regions and about 900 assorted magazines available to the public in its branch libraries . The “2017 Newspaper / Periodical Recommendation Form” can be obtained at any library service desk of the Macao Public Library or downloaded from the Macao Public Library website at www.library.gov.mo. For enquiries, please call through tel. no. 2856 7576 or 2837 7117, during office hours.
