Rebuilding collections in Iraq
After the Iraq National Library and Archive was looted and burned in 2003, we led an international campaign to raise awareness and help rebuild it.
At the British Library, our people are involved in a variety of innovative projects that bring the world's knowledge to life. Here, you'll discover some of our amazing projects, from working with successful business people to inspire budding entrepreneurs, to developing and implementing groundbreaking technology.
After the Iraq National Library and Archive was looted and burned in 2003, we led an international campaign to raise awareness and help rebuild it.
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