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National Library in Jakarta extends closure to late May
The National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) has extended its closure to May 29 in response to the alarming spread of COVID-19 across the capital city.
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The Elderly and Disabled People Service room on the seventh floor of the National Library of Indonesia has a collection of books about health and books in Braille. (JP/Ni Nyoman Wira)
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he National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) in Central Jakarta has extended its closure to May 29 in response to the alarming spread of COVID-19 across the capital city.
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Additionally, Perpusnas provides the Tanya Pustawakan (Ask A Librarian) service that allows the public to submit queries regarding data, information, education or library materials. They may send their questions by email to layanan_referensi@perpusnas.go.id or through the live chat feature on the website.
According to a statement, the library has sprayed down the building's entire workspace and service facilities with disinfectant on March 18 and March 19 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Other than the library, Gramedia bookstores and many shopping malls across Greater Jakarta have temporarily closed down or reduced their operations due to the pandemic. (kes)
