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Periodical collection

Periodical collection

The National Library holds both retrospective and current local periodicals. The Periodical section of the National Library is one of the richest collection of periodicals relating to Mauritius covering a wide range of subjects such as agriculture, economy, education, history, literature, religion, science and tourism. The retrospective collection of periodicals consists of some 200 Mauritiana titles dating back to 1820. The National Library’s current collection of periodicals is largely built through the action of legal deposit legislation. Some 60 current titles are deposited at the National Library. Bibliographical details of all periodicals are accessible via our OPAC system.

The National Library houses some rare and valuable periodical collection such as:

  • Acts/Ordinances; Government Notifications and Proclamations – 1820 to date
  • Business Magazine – 1992 – to date
  • Debates of the Mauritius Legislative Council/Assembly – 1887 – 2017
  • Economic and Social Indicators – 1998 – to date
  • Government Gazette – 1820 – to date
  • L’Essor – 1919 -1956
  • Mauritius Almanac – 1863 – 1938
  • Mauritius Blue Book – 1859 – 1947
  • PROSI Magazine – 1969 – 2000
  • Revue Agricole – 1922 – 1988
  • Week end Scope / Scope Magazine – 1989 – to date

The latest issues of the following current local periodicals are displayed in the Search Room of the National Library for users to read.

  • Automoto
  • Business Magazine
  • Economic and Social Indicators
  • Energie
  • Essentielle
  • Island Info
  • L’Aurore
  • L’Eco Austral
  • L’Express Footips
  • L’Express Turf
  • Lifestyle
  • Motormag
  • Panorama
  • Racetime
  • Scope
  • Turf Magazine
  • Weekly
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