Image taken from Qatar National Library website.
Qatar National Library has reopened its Heritage Library and increased the number of visitors allowed at a time in the building, as a part of easing COVID-19 restrictions.
The Library has said in its website that 200 visitors will be allowed at each of three times slots.
“Only 200 people will be allowed in the building during each time slot (8am to 10am, 10.30 am to 2.30 pm, and 3.30pm to 7.30 pm),” the Library said in its website.
Previously only 100 people will be allowed in the building during the 8am to 10am time slot and 150 people during the other two time slots.
The Library will continue to allow visitors by appointment. Also, visitors will be allowed into the building only if they have a confirmation of their slot booking through the form below, are between ages 13 and 60, have a green status on the Ehteraz app, have a temperature of no more than 37.8 degrees Celsius and wear a face mask or shield.
“To borrow books, you need to request them in advance at least two working days before the time slot you’ve booked for your Library visit. You will need your Library ID to self-checkout these books,” said the Library.
Also, social gatherings of more than 10 people are strictly restricted in the building and will be monitored by Library security.
The Library has also announced that the Heritage Library is reopening and Heritage Reading Room is also available to users for selected heritage and reference materials.
“Heritage Library materials are accessible primarily by requesting a digital copy via this email ([email protected]). If the requested item has not yet been digitized, we will let you know when it is available,” said the Library.
Also, public group tours are now available, including the Heritage Library Exhibition Area, through prior registration.
Academic or professional researchers should complete a form available in the Library website o schedule a virtual or in-person research consultation. To use the Innovation Stations, Library members need to send a booking request by email to ([email protected]).
However, the Children's Library and the Young Adults' Area will remain closed until further notice. Also, pregnant women are not allowed into the Library during this phase of reopening.
