National library of Uzbekistan  named after  Alisher Navoi (till April, 12th, 2002, the State library of Republic Uzbekistan named  after  Alisher Navoi) has received the status "national" on the basis of the Decree of the President of Republic Uzbekistan « About perfection of the organization of research activity » from February, 20th, 2002 (UP)-3029 and the Regulation of the Cabinet of Republic Uzbekistan « About creation of National library of Uzbekistan named after  Alisher Navoi » from April, 12th, 2002 ,№ 123.