The National Library of the Czech Republic was founded in 1781 and is housed in the Klementinum, a Jesuit college built in the 16th century. It currently holds over 6 million volumes and receives 70,000 new titles per year. While it has over 25,000 registered members, space is a major issue. The library has won international awards and participates in preservation programs. There are over 6,000 libraries across the Czech Republic governed by librarian law, providing resources to communities.