Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
The strategy of the King Abdulaziz Public Library is rooted in its knowledge and cultural mission. Through its strategic pillars and objectives, the Library contributes to supporting the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs, particularly the Quality of Life Program, Human Capability Development Program, and National Transformation Program, by preserving and promoting heritage, spreading culture and knowledge, developing capabilities, enhancing access to knowledge content, and supporting digital transformation and institutional excellence.
Library Strategy
and strengthens the bonds of cultural communication
Promoting reading, disseminating knowledge, empowering society with knowledge, achieving enlightenment and the ability to understand global civilizations, and fostering a culture of innovation and creativity among members of society.
Enhance inclusive access to knowledge
Enrich cultural and civilizational content
Generate, manage, organize, and disseminate knowledge content
Develop, preserve, and disseminate heritage content
Enhance institutional efficiency and performance
Advance technology and digitize content
Achieve financial sustainability and diversify funding sources
Build local, regional, and international partnerships
Pillars
Objectives
Relevant Vision Realization Programs
Quality of Life Program
- Preserving and promoting the Kingdom's heritage
- Increasing Saudi contributions to arts and culture
Human Capability Development Program
- Developing knowledge
- Lifelong learning
- Supporting a culture of innovation
National Transformation Program
- Digital transformation
- Excellence in government performance
How Do We Contribute to Achieving the Vision?
Strengthening National Identity
Preserving and documenting the Kingdom's history and heritage and making it accessible to future generations.
Knowledge Society
Promoting culture and knowledge and encouraging reading and learning.
Digital Transformation
Digitizing content and developing digital knowledge services and platforms.
Cultural Exchange
Enhancing the presence of Saudi culture and knowledge exchange with the world.
King Abdulaziz Public Library Initiatives and Programs and Saudi Vision 2030
Knowledge that preserves our heritage, develops our society, and connects our culture with the world
Through its knowledge-based, cultural, and digital projects and programs, the King Abdulaziz Public Library contributes to supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, strengthening national identity, promoting knowledge, expanding digital access to content, and enhancing cultural communication.
Projects That Create Impact
1- Encyclopedia of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Strengthening national identity and making knowledge about the Kingdom accessible
A national knowledge project that documents the Kingdom and its thirteen regions through their historical, geographical, cultural, social, economic, and developmental dimensions. It provides well-documented scholarly content that contributes to introducing the Kingdom’s history, civilization, and achievements and making them accessible to beneficiaries and researchers.
Explore the Encyclopedia → Encyclopedia of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2- Digitization and Preservation of Heritage
Preserving heritage and making it digitally accessible
The Library uses digital technologies to preserve and provide access to its collections and knowledge resources, including manuscripts and historical sources. This contributes to preserving heritage and making it accessible to researchers and beneficiaries.
Explore the Digital Collections → Cultural Heritage: Protecting Memory and Reviving Civilization
3- Unified Arabic Catalog
Developing the infrastructure of Arab knowledge
The Unified Arabic Catalog supports libraries and information institutions by standardizing bibliographic standards and practices, enhancing the sharing of knowledge resources, and making Arab intellectual output more accessible.
Visit the Unified Arabic Catalog → Unified Arabic Catalog
4- Arab-Chinese Digital Library
Enhancing cultural and knowledge exchange
The Library contributes to the development of the Arab-Chinese Digital Library as a platform for cultural and knowledge exchange and for providing access to historical and cultural content, while strengthening cooperation between Arab and Chinese libraries and knowledge institutions.
The King Abdulaziz Public Library participates with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and the National Library of China in the project’s joint executive committee. Its activities include developing digital content and services and fostering cooperation between Arab and Chinese libraries.
Visit the Portal → Arab-Chinese Digital Library | Arab-Chinese Digital Library
5- Digital Services and Content
Expanding access to knowledge and improving the beneficiary experience
The Library continues to develop its digital services and platforms to provide easier and more effective access to knowledge resources and cultural and information services, supporting the transition toward digital knowledge services centered on beneficiary needs.
Explore Digital Services → Electronic Services
6- Culture and Reading Programs
Contributing to capability development and quality of life
The Library implements cultural and knowledge-based programs and initiatives targeting different segments of society. These programs contribute to promoting reading, continuous learning, and the development of knowledge and skills, supporting the development of a knowledge-based society and enhancing cultural participation and quality of life.
Visit the page → National Cultural Project for Renewing Our Relationship with the Book
