Bengkulu library in sorry state
Bengkulu library in sorry state
BENGKULU: The book collection of Bengkulu state library is in a
sorry state as 2,768 of the total 46,499 books in the library are
damaged, said Saipun Thoha, the head of Bengkulu state library.
"After eight days of inspection, it was found that 5.95 percent
of the collection or 2,768 books had been damaged," he said on
Wednesday. The books either have pages missing or have been
ripped said Saipun, blaming the visitors for the damage.
Most visitors to the library are students and civil servants.
On average, the library is used by some 100 people a day. --
Antara