Annual Statistical Collection of UAE Libraries, 1998: Dar Al Kutub Al Wataniya

Abstract

This item is an independent statistical record documenting selected aspects of the service and cultural activity of Dar Al Kutub Al Wataniya (the National Library) during 1998. The two available pages show a quantitative presentation organized around two main dimensions: the distribution of visitors to the library halls during the year, and the circulation of library materials across different subject categories. As such, the document offers a concise numerical picture of library use, audience engagement, and patterns of interaction with the library’s collections and reading spaces.

The value of this statistical collection lies in its usefulness as an assessment and monitoring tool. It provides a numerical basis for analyzing user patterns, measuring attendance in reading halls, and tracking the circulation of materials by subject, thereby supporting administrative planning, service improvement, and collection development. It also reflects the institutional role of library statistics in documenting annual performance and in preserving a structured snapshot of the library’s cultural and informational function within the United Arab Emirates.