National Collection
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Below is a list of the type of materials within the National Collection:



1. Books

2. Reports [annual and quarterly] of select industries and Government Ministries

3. Newspapers (1885-present, dates inclusive):

  1. Alkebulan: 1992, 1994-1995
  2. Alliance: 1992-2005
  3. Amandala: 1969 Aug. – present.
  4. Ambergris Today: 2000 - 2004
  5. The Angelus: 1885-1903
  6. The Beacon: 1970-1991
  7. Belize Independence: 1936-1937
  8. Belize Times: 1956 – present
  9. Sunday Supplement: 1961
  10. Belize Tribune: 1983-1984
  11. Belize Billboard: 1950-1970
  12. Blazer: 1994-1998
  13. Belmopan Chronicle: 1995 - 1997
  14. British Honduran: 1954-1959
  15. Cayo Trader: 1994 - 2000
  16. Christian Herald: 1983-present
  17. Coconut Wireless: 1985, 1988-1989
  18. Daily Clarion: 1936-1961
  19. Disweek: 1983-1984
  20. People Pulse/Guardian: 1988- present
  21. Liberty: 1990 - 2006
  22. Multi Media: 2000, 2004-2005
  23. Prensa Solidaridad: 1998 – 2001
  24. Reporter: 1968-present
  25. San Pedro Sun: 1992-present
  26. Vanguard: 1969 - 1973
  27. Voice: 1982-1986

Others/Various:

  • Acontecer Nacional 1993–1994
  • Belize Liberator 2004 & 2006
  • Belize Sunday Journal 1999
  • Candid 1993
  • Devil’s Advocate 1997
  • Intranet 2001
  • Jihad 1992
  • Liberal 1973
  • Labor Beacon 1992 & 1993
  • Magnum Belize 2004
  • North to South 2000
  • Overseas Chinese News 2003
  • Placencia Breeze 2001
  • Southern Exposure 1999
  • SPEAR Head 1990
  • Stann Creek Star 2001
  • The Anglican News 2000
  • The Belize News 1995
  • The Belize Sun 1996
  • The Caye Caulker 2002
  • The Children’s Newspaper
  • The Democrat 2000
  • The Lamanai Experience
  • The Observer 1996

4. Bibliographies

5. Journals – current and past

6. Magazines

7. Newsletters

8. Yearbooks

9. Conference papers

10. Telephone Directories

11. Manifestos

12. Speeches and addresses

13. Government Documents (1878-present):

  1. Acts
  2. Bills
  3. Government Gazettes
  4. Ordinances
  5. Statutory Instruments

14.  Special Collections

  1. Architectural plans
  2. Audiovisual materials [CDs, DVDs, VHS]
  3. Book markers
  4. Calendars
  5. Coins
  6. Funeral Booklets/ Eulogies
  7. Maps
  8. Photographs
  9. Postcards
  10. Posters
  11. Rare books
  12. Realia
  13. Stamps
  14. Vertical files