The National Library of Montenegro “Đurđe Crnojević” proudly inherits the tradition of the Crnojević printing house from 1493, the first printing house in the South Slavic region. The beginnings of librarianship in Montenegro are linked to the book list made in the Cetinje Monastery in 1592.

Today, it represents one of the most important cultural institutions in Montenegro. Its role is primarily to collect, preserve and enable the use of Montenegrin written cultural heritage, and it is also the main library and the carrier of library and information activities in Montenegro. At the same time, the National Library has grown into an elite cultural institution whose mission goes beyond its core activities, with a significant cultural and educational role in the country and a reputation as a reliable partner on the international cultural scene.

With its rich holdings containing over two million units of library materials, the National Library represents the largest information database available for use in order to improve cultural, educational and scientific research work, as well as the overall social and cultural development of Montenegro.

Modern information trends have made it easier for librarians to organize and process information and have brought libraries into our homes through electronic catalogs and digital collections, without diminishing the importance of the library profession and its role. New business models and user services, in accordance with the principle of universal accessibility, enable the active participation of the National Library in creating the cultural and educational environment of Montenegro, while simultaneously developing international cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and digital content.

MSc Ivan Radulović

Director of NLM “Đurđe Crnojević“