BIBLIOGRAPHIC COLLECTION Library The library unit (previously called precolumbian studies) building is about to have its 30th birthday. This work was executed thanks to the sponsorship of Edubanco, the Banco Continental Foundation for the Development of Education and Culture, with the objective that this be the repository of all the bibliographic material produced by the archaeological and anthropological research carried out in Peru. Today it also houses the library of the old National History Museum. The library collection has publications from the 16th century to the latest publications on archaeological, historical, anthropological and other themes of the social sciences. Also one can consult the important section of field reports of archaeological investigations carried out all over our territory. services offered by our library: You can easily gain access to the services offered by the library with a library card, renewable every year. This library does not offer services to primary or secondary school students, any exceptions must be made via request through the Director of the institution. Requirements for obtaining a library card: Two photographs in color, full-face view, carnet size. Payment of S/ 35 New Soles. (The book donation-see list-for a value of more than S/ 65 New Soles, entitles you to a valid library card for 30 months). Fill out a form with your personal data. Letter of introduction from an academic institution. The library has a well-lighted reading area. The reader can photocopy books published after 1970 that are not bound and are not the only copy or form part of a collection. If images printed in a book are required, the reader can take photographs at no cost. The Library has personnel trained in the specialties of archaeology and history and is assisted by the professional staff of the museum to resolve research problems and be permanently available for consultation to students and researchers using the library. For 2005 the Library Fund for Historical and Archaeological Studies has planned courses, seminars and congresses in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, history and museology. The programs will be announced through traditional media, Internet and the library bulletin that we publish every four months. Hours: The library is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 16:30 pm (with a lunch break from 1 to 2 pm). The library will be open on Mondays only for photographing previously requested library materials.