Library of Tibetan Works & Archives (LTWA) is an autonomous body under direct supervision of H.H. the Dalai Lama. It is registered with the Government of India under the Registration of Societies Act of 1860. LTWA is recognized by Himachal Pradesh University as a Centre for Tibetan Studies in 1991 and was accorded status of National Library, Archives and Museum by the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile in 1996
The administration department implements policies and guidelines as set by the LTWA governing body. The responsibilities of the administration department include relations with staff and support personnel; fiscal, accounting and budgetary operations; security; building maintenance and construction; computer and information services; printing and reproduction services and overall management of the LTWA as a whole.
LTWA has a governing body as well as an executive committee. The governing body has nine members, three of whom represent the Government of India. The remaining six are appointed by its Chairperson, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This Board directs policy and development, oversees all major projects and departments, and provides advice and guidance for future Library initiatives. The nine departments of the LTWA operate under the direction of the governing body.
The executive committee comprises three members including its chair, all of whom are appointed by the chairperson of the governing body or His vice among the members of the governing body. The committee oversees the developmental works of the institution.
Related Link: List of books published by LTWA in Tibetan
For more information  E-MAIL EDITOR (Mr. Sangye Tendar)
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