General and Specific Function

The Bangsamoro Library and Archives shall serve as the primary instrumentality of the Bangsamoro Government in providing free library services to as many people as possible and to maintain a viable cooperation with the National Library together with other public libraries in providing the maximum benefits of a wider variety of data and information.

1. Serve as repository of reports of the BARMM;

2. Provide free library service to the public;

3. Catalog and classify books and other reading materials for easy reference;

4. Cooperation with the National Library for book allocations and reading materials;

5. Encourage and assist local government units in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in cooperation with the National Library in the establishment of provincial, city, municipal, and barangay libraries in their respective area of jurisdiction;

6. Establish and maintain a children’s library that will help develop future leaders;

7. Establish linkage with other government and non-government agencies with similar functions and services; and

8. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.