New archaeology library and archive in Jerusalem

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Antiquities Authority to build in Jerusalem largest archeology library in Mideast. Library, to be called The Mandel National Library for the Archeology of Israel, is to house nearly 150,000 volumes. (Daniel K. Eisenbud, Jerusalem Post).

The Antiquities Authority announced Tuesday that it would construct the Middle East’s largest archeological library in Jerusalem.

The library, to be called The Mandel National Library for the Archeology of Israel, is to house nearly 150,000 volumes, including 500 rare books and over 1,000 periodicals, the authority said.

The adjacent Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel National Archeological Archives is to contain the authority’s archive as well as maps, permits, plans and publications of excavations from the British Mandate period through today, serving researchers and the public.

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The AP (here in The Guardian) also has the story: Israel to build national centre for ancient artefacts. Centre will showcase Israel's rich collection of 2m artefacts including world's largest collection of Dead Sea scrolls.