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Luis Ángel Arango Library (Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango or BLAA) is a public library located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of the largest and most important libraries in the world. It was founded in 1958 as a small library with a few books on economics, currently its collection has about 2'000.000 works. Today the library has been expanded and occupies two entire city blocks spanning about 45,000m² (nearly 54,000 sq. yards). Its collection has grown to become the country's premier library and has come to be considered the most important public library in Latin America, and one of the most visited in the world. It has over 1.1 million books and seating for 1900 readers; it received 6.7 million visitors in 2008. The library is named after the lawyer and businessman , the general director (G

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  • La Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango és una biblioteca pública ubicada a Bogotá, Colòmbia. Va ser fundada el 1923 com una petita biblioteca d'economia. Avui la seva col·lecció l'ha esdevingut la primera biblioteca pública i la més important d'Llatinoamèrica. Té més d'1,1 milions de llibres i 1900 llocs de lectura. El 2008 va rebre 6,7 milions de visitants. És administrada pel Banc de la República de Colòmbia. El nom de la biblioteca prové de l'advocat i empresari Luis Angel Arango, qui va ocupar la posició de director general del Banc de la Republica de Colòmbia, i que fou un defensor de la cultura i literatura. (ca)
  • La Bibliothèque Luis Ángel Arango (BLAA, Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango en espagnol) est une bibliothèque colombienne. Elle est la plus importante du pays, avec la Bibliothèque nationale de Colombie, et considérée comme une des meilleures de toute l'Amérique latine. (fr)
  • Luis Ángel Arango Library (Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango or BLAA) is a public library located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of the largest and most important libraries in the world. It was founded in 1958 as a small library with a few books on economics, currently its collection has about 2'000.000 works. Today the library has been expanded and occupies two entire city blocks spanning about 45,000m² (nearly 54,000 sq. yards). Its collection has grown to become the country's premier library and has come to be considered the most important public library in Latin America, and one of the most visited in the world. It has over 1.1 million books and seating for 1900 readers; it received 6.7 million visitors in 2008. The library is named after the lawyer and businessman , the general director (Governor) of the "Banco de la Republica" in Colombia from 1947 to 1957, and a champion of culture and literature for all. The library is part of the cultural affairs wing of Colombian Central Bank (Banco de la República), Banrepcultural network, which today runs 23 additional libraries, cultural centers and museums across Colombia. Notable Books and documents of its collection include, multimedia documentary materials of the Colombian Constitution, rare books and manuscripts purchased from private collections from around the world, as well as the Luis López de Mesa periodicals archive (Hemeroteca) which is an extensive newspaper archive collection. The Library also offers a collection of audio-visual materials. Additionally, there is a Concert Hall, art exhibits, reprography service, a cafeteria and parking facilities. It centralizes the "digital collection" and the "Virtual Library" (Biblioteca Virtual del Banco de la República) a growing repository of digitized content from the network of libraries of the Banco de la República. The Botero Museum is housed in one of the contiguous buildings purchased for the expansion of the library. The main entrance features a bronze statue of Athena or Minerva, Greek goddess of wisdom, the arts, trade and defense. There is also a bookstore in the first floor of the library. The bookstore specializes in books about Colombia, scientific magazines, and literature related to Colombia and its values. (en)
  • La biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango es una biblioteca situada en el barrio La Candelaria, en el centro de Bogotá, Colombia. Cuenta con más de 2 000 000 de ejemplares, un área de 45 000 m² (metros cuadrados), seis pisos, dos sótanos. Al día recibe más de 5000 usuarios, y su biblioteca virtual tuvo más de 14 000 000 de visitas en 2012.​ La sede actual fue inaugurada el 20 de febrero de 1958 por el Banco de la República, institución a la que pertenece. Lleva el nombre de quien la promovió, el Gerente del Banco de la República de 1947 a 1957. Es la cabeza de la Red de Bibliotecas del Banco de la República, que incluye veintidós sedes en distintas ciudades de Colombia: Buenaventura, Cartagena, Florencia, Girardot, Honda, Ibagué, Ipiales, Leticia, Riohacha, Manizales, Pasto, Pereira, Popayán, Quibdó, San Andrés, Santa Marta, Sincelejo, Tunja, Neiva, Montería y Valledupar. La biblioteca es una de las más importantes de América Latina, y una de las más visitadas del mundo.​ (es)
  • A biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango é uma biblioteca situada no bairro La Candelaria, no centro de Bogotá, Colômbia. Conta com mais de 2 000 000 de instâncias, um área de 45 000 m² (metros quadrados), seis andares, dois sotãos. Ao dia recebe mais de 5.000 utentes, e a sua biblioteca virtual teve mais de 14 000 000 de visitas em 2012. A sede actual foi inaugurada a 20 de fevereiro de 1958 pelo , instituição a que pertence. Leva o nome de quem a promoveu, o Gerente do Banco da República de 1947 a 1957. É a cabeça da Rede de Bibliotecas do Banco da República, que inclui vinte e duas sedes em diferentes cidades da Colômbia: , Cartagena, Florencia, Girardo, Honda, Ibagué, Ipiales, Leticia, Riohacha, Manizales, Pasto, Pereira, Popayán, Quibdó, San Andrés, Santa Marta, Sincelejo, Tunja, Neiva, Montería e Valledupar. A biblioteca é uma das mais importantes da América Latina, e uma das mais visitadas do mundo. (pt)
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  • La Bibliothèque Luis Ángel Arango (BLAA, Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango en espagnol) est une bibliothèque colombienne. Elle est la plus importante du pays, avec la Bibliothèque nationale de Colombie, et considérée comme une des meilleures de toute l'Amérique latine. (fr)
  • La Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango és una biblioteca pública ubicada a Bogotá, Colòmbia. Va ser fundada el 1923 com una petita biblioteca d'economia. Avui la seva col·lecció l'ha esdevingut la primera biblioteca pública i la més important d'Llatinoamèrica. Té més d'1,1 milions de llibres i 1900 llocs de lectura. El 2008 va rebre 6,7 milions de visitants. És administrada pel Banc de la República de Colòmbia. (ca)
  • La biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango es una biblioteca situada en el barrio La Candelaria, en el centro de Bogotá, Colombia. Cuenta con más de 2 000 000 de ejemplares, un área de 45 000 m² (metros cuadrados), seis pisos, dos sótanos. Al día recibe más de 5000 usuarios, y su biblioteca virtual tuvo más de 14 000 000 de visitas en 2012.​ La sede actual fue inaugurada el 20 de febrero de 1958 por el Banco de la República, institución a la que pertenece. Lleva el nombre de quien la promovió, el Gerente del Banco de la República de 1947 a 1957. Es la cabeza de la Red de Bibliotecas del Banco de la República, que incluye veintidós sedes en distintas ciudades de Colombia: Buenaventura, Cartagena, Florencia, Girardot, Honda, Ibagué, Ipiales, Leticia, Riohacha, Manizales, Pasto, Pereira, Popayán, Quibdó (es)
  • Luis Ángel Arango Library (Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango or BLAA) is a public library located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of the largest and most important libraries in the world. It was founded in 1958 as a small library with a few books on economics, currently its collection has about 2'000.000 works. Today the library has been expanded and occupies two entire city blocks spanning about 45,000m² (nearly 54,000 sq. yards). Its collection has grown to become the country's premier library and has come to be considered the most important public library in Latin America, and one of the most visited in the world. It has over 1.1 million books and seating for 1900 readers; it received 6.7 million visitors in 2008. The library is named after the lawyer and businessman , the general director (G (en)
  • A biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango é uma biblioteca situada no bairro La Candelaria, no centro de Bogotá, Colômbia. Conta com mais de 2 000 000 de instâncias, um área de 45 000 m² (metros quadrados), seis andares, dois sotãos. Ao dia recebe mais de 5.000 utentes, e a sua biblioteca virtual teve mais de 14 000 000 de visitas em 2012. A sede actual foi inaugurada a 20 de fevereiro de 1958 pelo , instituição a que pertence. Leva o nome de quem a promoveu, o Gerente do Banco da República de 1947 a 1957. É a cabeça da Rede de Bibliotecas do Banco da República, que inclui vinte e duas sedes em diferentes cidades da Colômbia: , Cartagena, Florencia, Girardo, Honda, Ibagué, Ipiales, Leticia, Riohacha, Manizales, Pasto, Pereira, Popayán, Quibdó, San Andrés, Santa Marta, Sincelejo, Tunja, Neiva, Monterí (pt)
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