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This, the Kirstenbosch library, dates from 1913 when Kirstenbosch
was founded. It is named after Harry Molteno, one of
the founders of the Molteno Bros Trust who funded the building
which houses the collection. The library forms part of the
KRC (Kirstenbosch Research Complex).
Map:
How to find us at Kirstenbosch.
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Library Catalog and Holdings
The library has about 5 000 books, 750 journal/serial titles
(of which about 200 are current) and a pamphlet collection
of about 5 000 items. It also maintains an index
of approximately 14 000 journal articles about SA flora and
related topics. We also have a few videos, CDs and microfiches.
All items are indexed in the catalogue. The catalog also
contains details of books housed in 7 satellite libraries.
We have been unable to submit our records to Magnet/Sabinet
for the past 10 years, so SA librarians searching for environmental
material are invited to check our catalog.
Search
the Harry Molteno Library Catalog
If you experience difficulty accessing the catalog, please
contact your service provider first, then email us.
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Visiting the Library
Members of the public, learners and students
are welcome to use the library for research purposes. Photocopying
facilities are available.
Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 8h30 – 16h30.
Please telephone first to check hours if you are travelling
some distance. We cannot guarantee that the library will
always be open at the times listed above.
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Contact Details
Tel: RSA(021) 799 8712
Fax: RSA(021) 762 0646
Email: library@sanbi.org
For more on-line information about SA plants
and related topics see our website
http://www.plantzafrica.com
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