The National Library of Tajikistan (NLT; Tajik: Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон, КМТ; Russian: Национальная библиотека Таджикистана) located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is the main library of the country, specializing in preserving cultural heritage of the peoples of the Republic of Tajikistan.^[1] While the original library state library in Dushanbe was founded in 1933 and named after Persian author Ferdowsi, the new national library building opened in March, 2012 alongside its new official name.^[2] The new nine-story building features 15 reading halls^[3] as well as over 20 departments.^[4] Access to the library is free to any Tajik citizen with a Passport.^[5]

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National Library of Tajikistan
Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон
Main building in Dushanbe
38°34′20″N 68°47′18″E
Location	Tehron St. 6, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Established	March 20, 2012 (12 years ago) (2012-03-20)[1]
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Website	nlt.tj

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The library main focus is to include works that are of national renown by the Tajik people and of international renown written by Tajik authors. The library specializes in classics such as those by Firdavsi, who the previous library was named after.^[2] The library also features a digital collection known as the "Tajikistan National Electric Library" which is free to citizens within Tajikistan.^[6]

• Jumakhan Faizalizoda - Director
• Saidjaf'ar Safarov - First Deputy Director
• Gadobek Mahmudov - Deputy Director
• Salima Rajabova - Deputy Director^[7]