National library

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the preservation techniques?Employs advanced conservation methods and climate-controlled environments for physical and digital materials
2. Why do national libraries keep old books and documents?They keep them so future generations can learn about the country's history and culture. It helps keep the nation's memory safe.
3. How do national libraries get copies of new books?Publishers must give a copy to the national library by law. This is called the legal deposit system.

Repository: An institution or place designated for the storage, preservation, and accessibility of a collection of items.
Legal Deposit: A legal obligation for publishers to deposit copies of their publications with designated national institutions.
Cultural Heritage: The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society inherited from past generations.
Digital Archive: A collection of digital records and documents preserved and made accessible electronically.