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Top 10 Largest Libraries In The World

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6 months ago

March 3, 2025

A library is a place where you have collections of books and other materials made accessible to people. These materials could be in both soft and hard copies.

A library could be a physical location, virtual, or even both. However, the libraries discussed in this article are all physical libraries founded centuries ago except Joe and Rika Mansueto Library and the British Library established decades ago.

These libraries have ancient records, rare books, and other learning materials you won’t just find anywhere.

Below are the largest libraries in the world:

1. Library of Congress

The leading library among the largest libraries in the world is the “Library of Congress.” It was founded in 1800; and located in Washington D.C, United States. The Library of Congress is the oldest cultural institution in the United States.

This library provides Congress with objective research that aids the legislative process. It manages collections of recordings, manuscripts, maps, and books around the world. It also administers the national copyright system.

2. British Library

The British Library is the second largest library in the world. It is a research library founded in 1973. The British Library has between 170 to 200 million catalogues. The library has items in many languages which include both print and digital formats.

3. National Library of St. Mark

The National Library of St. Mark was founded in 1468. It is one of the earliest existing public libraries in the world that has the most important collections of classical texts. It is located in Venice; named after St. Mark, the patron saint of the city.

4. Trinity College Library

Trinity College Library is a copyright or legal deposit library that enables publishers in Ireland to submit a copy of all their publications. It was established in 1592 in Dublin. It contains over 6 million printed works.

5. Joe and Rika Mansueto Library

This library was established in 2011. It is a storage library at the University of Chicago with a capacity of about 3.5 million volumes. Joe and Rika Mansueto Library was named after Joe Mansueto, an American billionaire entrepreneur, and Rika Mansueto, his wife — they are both alumni of the University of Chicago.

6. Bodleian Library

Bodleian Library was founded in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley. It is the main research library of the University of Oxford with over 13 million printed items. It is the second largest library in Britain after the British Library while it is the 6th in the world. It has many manuscripts and items from the third century B.C.

7. Vatican Library

The Vatican Library was established in 1475 in Vatican City. It is a research library for law, philosophy, science, history, and theology. It is widely known as one of the world’s top manuscript depositories.

8. Yale University Beinecke Library

This library is a literary archive and a rare book library of the Yale University Library in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale University Beinecke Library has collections of over three centuries used for teaching. Rare manuscripts and books can be found there.

9. Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library was founded in 1848 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was the first and free public library in America. It was also the first to have a children’s room, give out books, and have a branch library.

10. New York Public Library

As one of the largest libraries in the United States, New York Public Library is the tenth in the world. It has research centers, historical collections, letters, and manuscripts.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.