They strive to be a world class library and information hub.

[1][2] Being established in September 1967 through the Act of the Botswana National Assembly.

It was one of seven departments of the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs.

Its mission has been to preserve the national literary heritage and to provide the public with informational and educational services.

[3] According to the United Nations, as of 2003 approximately 81 percent of adult Batswana are literate.