The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Entrance Plaza. Photo: Stav Tsur
Income In 2024, the National Library of Israel reported total income of 149,322,149 shekels. The year was defined by profound national and institutional challenges, foremost the outbreak of war, which deeply affected Israeli society and also led to substantial reductions in government funding for the Library. Moreover, it was our first year in the new Library building, with ongoing issues related to the move. Nevertheless, NLI maintained its financial stability and a balanced budget. The Library expresses its profound appreciation to its many friends and supporters, whose contributions to the Emergency War Campaign provided essential resources to address urgent needs. 2024 was also marked by a notable increase in self-generated income, further reinforcing the Library’s long-term financial stability. Expenditures In 2024, the Library’s expenditures reflected several strategic priorities. Chief among them was the continued development of NLI’s collections through acquisitions, partnerships, and projects. Substantial investment was also made in information systems, technology, digitization, and digital access—essential both for the long-term preservation of the Library's collections and for ensuring their accessibility to audiences in Israel and worldwide. At the same time, research, education and cultural initiatives and programs remained central to the Library’s mission of renewal, with new and expanded spaces on the NLI campus and a growing public profile driving greater demand, investment, and growth in these areas.
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