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  • Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
  • If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
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Archives[edit | edit source]

National Archives of Lesotho
Thomas Mofolo Library
University of Lesotho
Roma, Lesotho

The National Archives are housed in the basement of the library at the University of Lesotho. They contain a wide range of material, including newspapers dated back to the early 20th century and almost a full collection of Basutoland Annual Colonial reports.[1]

Libraries[edit | edit source]

National Library of Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho

Collection of around 88,000 volumes in 2007[1]

Thomas Mofolo Library
University of Lesotho
Roma, Lesotho

Collection of around 170,000 volumes as of 2007[1]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Record Offices[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]