The book "The National Library of Lisbon: its shortcomings and ways to fix it" by Javier da Cunha is a fascinating research work that is dedicated to identifying and analyzing the problems that exist in the National Library of Lisbon, the largest cultural center of Portugal. The author examines various aspects of library work, from collections and archives to infrastructure and reader services. In addition, it offers specific recommendations for improving the work of the library and solving identified shortcomings. This book will be a useful resource for librarians and anyone interested in culture and education.