Myanmar National LibraryKaungU, ThawauthorThe National Library of Myanmar (NLM) originated from the Bernard Free Library, which began in 1883. Initially, it functioned as a public library. In 1952, the government took over the library and it officially became known as the National Library of Myanmar. Like most national libraries in less developed countries, the NLM faces many problems. The lack of proper buildings and inadequate space to house growing collections, insufficient trained professional library staff, unavailibility of foreign exchange to buy books and library equipment from abroad, are still serious problems. In spite of these myriad of problems, the prospects for development of the National Library are good. The government is doing all it can to provide buildings and space to house the collections. Establishment of posts have been increased by over 50 percent in 1991 and the positions for professional librarians have been created. The budget for collection development is also being increased. Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Science1991-06Library, University of MalayaJournal