Nepal Library Association
Nepal Library Association
Nepal Library Association (NLA; Nepali: नेपाल पुस्तकालय संघ) is a non‑profit, professional organization in Nepal dedicated to advancing library and information services (LIS) and supporting library professionals across the country. Nepal Library Association +1
Founded: Re‑established on 25 September 1980 (9 Asoj 2037 BS). Nepal Library Association +1
Headquarters: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Wikipedia +1
Membership: Over 1,500 members. Wikipedia
Affiliation: Member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Wikipedia
Staff: 13 (as per NLA’s site). Wikipedia
Mission and Vision
According to its website, NLA’s mission is to promote and support the development of libraries and the library profession in Nepal, by advocating for libraries, providing professional development, and enhancing access to information. Nepal Library Association
Its vision is to see libraries recognized as vital educational and cultural resources in every Nepali community. Nepal Library Association
Activities and Publications
NLA organizes advocacy, training, workshops, and events to strengthen libraries in Nepal. Nepal Library Association
It publishes “Access: An International Journal of Nepal Library Association” and “Intellect Horizon,” its annual magazine. Wikipedia +1
In January 2025, NLA launched the first edition of Intellect Horizon. Library World +1
NLA also offers Organizational Membership to libraries, academic institutions, and information centers, enabling collaboration on national library initiatives. Nepal Library Association
Executive Committee (2024–Present)
As of July 2024, the NLA executive committee is: Nepal Library Association
Position Name / Details President Pushparaj Subedi, MLISc, MA, BA & B.Ed Nepal Library Association
Vice‑President Surendra Prasad Duwal, B.Ed Nepal Library Association
General Secretary Sanjib Choudhary, MLISc, MA, BA & LLB Nepal Library Association
Vice‑General Secretary Kishor Subedi, MLISc Nepal Library Association
Treasurer Karishma Tandan, BA Nepal Library Association
Members
Ratna Shova Phaiju, M.Ed Nepal Library Association
Sakuntala Dhungana, MA Nepal Library Association
Sanjib Singh, MLISc Nepal Library Association
Puja Sharma, MLISc Nepal Library Association
Arjun Thapa, MLISc Nepal Library Association
Pratikshya Shakya, MLISc Nepal Library Association
Anshu Kumari Jha, MA Nepal Library Association
Provincial Committees
NLA has established provincial committees to decentralize its activities and better support libraries regionally. For example, in December 2024, the Koshi Province Committee was formed with: Chairperson Omnath Khatiwoda; Vice-Chairperson Ananda Prasad Chaudhary; Secretary Unish Dahal; Treasurer Anjana Kafle. Library World
Impact and Significance
NLA has played a key role in advocating for library services as a public good. Nepal Library Association +1
It helps drive professional standards for librarians in Nepal through training and capacity building. Nepal Library Association
Through its journal Access and magazine Intellect Horizon, NLA fosters research, discussion, and innovation in library and information science in Nepal. Library World +1
References
“Executive Committee – Nepal Library Association.” Nepal Library Association. Nepal Library Association
“Nepal Library Association – Abode of the Librarians in Nepal.” NLA Website. Nepal Library Association
“Nepal Library Association (NLA) Forms Koshi Province Committee.” Library World. Library World
“Nepal Library Association Launches First Annual Magazine, Intellect Horizon.” NLA News / New Spotlight. Library World +1
“People’s transformation through community library: a brief study of READ philosophy.” Access: An International Journal of Nepal Library Association. NepJol