Objectives of the National Library and Archives Strategic Plan 2016-2025

The National Library and Archives Strategic Plan 2021-2023 the focus of National Library and Archives is focus on achieving three broad objectives:

1. Provide greater access to NLAS’s information services.

2. Develop and improve NLA’s internal human resource capabilities, knowledge and skills, and

3. Develop and implement key policies and directives for sustainable fair, equal and quality distribution for NLAS Services.

The Corporate Services wing is responsible for assisting the organization’s operations and functions.

The Corporate Services Wing has three divisions namely;

1. Finance

2. PICT (Policy, Information, Communication & Technology) including Projects & AID Coordination and Human Resources (HR)

3. Corporate & Administration.

The three main divisions mentioned consist of ten (10) sub-branches, that work in collaboration to support operational functions of the National Library and Archives Services (NLAS).

Finance 

The FSD main roles are the annual budget, payments and to examine financial statements, reporting and oversee the procurement of goods and services for OLA. It ensures that the information is essential in planning and providing informed decisions critical to expansion, such as staff training and asset procurement and further assists in OLA’s temporary and permanent financial forecast.

Policy, ICT, Human Resources and Aid Projects

The Division ensures that OLA delivers its services of Information deliveries in its main functions. It ensures all related Policies are communicated well and implemented. New Policies are developed and staff are equipped to implement the directives via the policies. It oversees internal leading roles to ensure OLA delivers its main function and matters relating to the core function of Library and Archive.

Corporate &  Administration

The Corporate Service and Administration Division ensures that all support services in maintaining effectiveness and efficiency in the areas of administration and human resource development. The division also ensures the coordination and implementation of policy directives and decisions relating to the core functions of the National Library and Archives.