About the National Libraries Section
The National Libraries Section is concerned with the full range of functions within national libraries.
The Section also works closely with the Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL) and the IFLA-CDNL Alliance for Digital Strategies
National libraries have special responsibilities, often defined in law, within a nation's library and information system. These responsibilities vary from country to country but are likely to include: the collection via legal deposit of the national imprint (both print and electronic) and its cataloguing and preservation; the provision of central services (e.g., reference, bibliography, preservation, lending) to users both directly and through other library and information centres; the preservation and promotion of the national cultural heritage; acquisition of at least a representative collection of foreign publications; the promotion of national cultural policy; and leadership in national literacy campaigns.
National libraries often serve as a national forum for international programmes and projects. They may have a close relationship with national governments, may be concerned with the development of national information policies, and may act as a conduit for the views of other sectors of the profession. Occasionally they also serve the information needs of the legislature directly.
Mailing lists:
Submissions: nat-lib@infoserv.inist.fr
Web: http://infoserv.inist.fr/wwsympa.fcgi/info/nat-lib
Useful Address:
Chair/Treasurer:
Martyn Wade
National Librarian
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge, EDINBURGH EH1 1EU
United Kingdom
Tel. +(1) 604 827 3486
Email: m.wade@nls.uk
Secretary: Irina Lynden
Deputy Director for International Relations
National Library of Russia
18 Sadovaya Street 191069 ST PETERSBURG
Russian Federation
Tel +(7)( 812) 310 30 76
Fax: +(7) (812) 310 61 48
Email: lynden@nlr.ru
Information Coordinator/Editor of Newsletter:
Melita Ambrožič
Archive: National Libraries Section
Última actualización: 22 Noviembre 2012