Services:

The Department of Archive and Information Management provides different services open to the public which include library services, art gallery, trainings and reference tools for education, research and culture and heritage preservation.

The  Library

The Hargeysa Cultural Center Library (HCCL) was established in 2014 as a central wing of the Hargeysa Cultural Center. HCCL is a service orientated public library and gallery open six days a week inside the Hargeysa Cultural Center.  The library is two level, the ground level hosts general books in Somali, Arabic, English, Italian, German, French, and Swedish. This section also includes CD’s and DVD’s, Electronic books, and Games for children. The upper level of the library hosts references and research tools, Local newspapers, special collection, Somali studies, Magazine, Curricula materials for schools and universities Colleges and Islamic manuscripts.

During our opening hours all visitors are welcome to browse and use material inside the library without registration. We only provide borrowing services to registered members. Information on membership and registration process can be found here.