Compiled and published by the
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE

Sponsored by the BRITISH COUNCIL

The materials have been collected by the staff members of the
HUNGARIAN LIBRARY INSTITUTE

Translated by ANNA BALOGH

Language consultant: RICHARD ROOZE

Graphic design and typography by ÉVA GERŐ [studekø]
Printed by AKAPRINT Kft.

ISBN-10: 963-06-1101-5
ISBN-13: 978-963-06-1101-5

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

     Foreword

1. A brief historical overview
2. The Hungarian library system today

A. Legislation relating to the library field
B. The role of the Ministry of Education and Culture
C. The system of professional supervision
D. The strategic development of library policy
E. Two important library projects
F. The financing of the library system

3. Types of libraries
4. Shared catalogues and national electronic services
5. Digital libraries
6. Librarianship in Hungary
7. Professional training
8. New and renovated library buildings
9. Library journals and professional publications
10. Professional associations
11. International relations
12. Professional prizes and awards
13. Library campaigns and events

    List of illustrations