HQ Function

Serves as the primary center for the collection, preservation, and dissemination of Spain's bibliographic and documentary heritage. It houses principal reading rooms, exhibition halls, administrative offices, and research facilities.

Notable Features:

Iconic neoclassical building designed by architect Francisco Jareño y Alarcón. Features grand reading rooms like the Salón de Lectura María Moliner, impressive staircases, and facades adorned with statues of illustrious Spanish writers and scholars. The Museo de la Biblioteca Nacional is also housed within.

Work Culture:

A scholarly and public service-oriented environment focused on preservation, research support, and cultural dissemination. Staff includes librarians, archivists, conservators, researchers, and administrative personnel dedicated to cultural heritage.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is a cultural landmark in Madrid and the heart of Spain's efforts to preserve its literary and historical memory. It's a vital resource for researchers, students, and the general public.

Values Reflected in HQ: The grandeur and design of the headquarters reflect the importance of knowledge, culture, heritage preservation, and public access to information, central to the BNE's mission.

Location:

The Biblioteca Nacional de España supports global access to Spanish cultural heritage primarily through its extensive digitization initiatives like the Biblioteca Digital Hispánica and Hispana. It collaborates with international library organizations such as Europeana, The European Library, and the World Digital Library, contributing to global digital repositories. The BNE also participates in international research projects, interlibrary loans, and cultural exchange programs, fostering global scholarship and appreciation for Spanish culture.

Street Address:

Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22

City:

Madrid

State/Province:

Comunidad de Madrid

Country:

Spain