9. Library journals and professional publications
Hungarian Book Review
Magyar Könyvszemle
ISSN 0025-0171
‘Hungarian Book Review’ was first published in 1876, in the same year as ‘The Library Journal’ was launched. The journal soon became the major forum for library research in Hungary, and the publication of the Hungarian National Bibliography was tied in with this periodical. ‘Hungarian Book Review’ has maintained its own traditions regarding content: in its quarterly issues, it publishes academic studies on the history of books, literature, printing, media, censorship and libraries. ‘Hungarian Book Review’ is jointly published by the Institute of Literary Studies of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the National Széchényi Library.
Library Review
Könyvtári Figyelő
ISSN 0023-3773
http://www.ki.oszk.hu/kf/index.html
‘Library Review’ was founded in 1955 with an initial focus on reviewing the international professional literature. Today its content comprises theoretical studies, literature reviews, conference reports and book reviews. It also publishes short Hungarian language summaries of selected articles from foreign library and information journals. These articles are chosen according to the current interests of Hungarian librarians as far as library development trends and new services are concerned. ‘Library Review’ is published quarterly by the National Széchényi Library and is indexed by several international bibliographical databases.
Books, Libraries, Librarians
Könyv, Könyvtár, Könyvtáros
ISSN 1216-6804
http://www.ki.oszk.hu/3k
This monthly journal primarily targets public librarians. It was first published in the 1950s, with topics focusing on the promotion of books, literature and reading. Today it is published by the National Széchényi Library and covers a broad range of topics in the field of library policy, library and book history, library services and methodology.
Library Correspondent
Könyvtári Levelező/lap
ISSN 0865-1329
http://www.vein.hu/library/iksz/serv/kll/index.html
This monthly journal is published by the Alliance of Libraries and Information Institutes. It offers news and reports on current issues in the Hungarian library field and the everyday life of libraries. Its name suggests its aim to become a forum where librarians can communicate news and exchange information.
Scientific and Technical Information
Tudományos és Műszaki Tájékoztatás
ISSN 0041-3917
http://tmt.omikk.bme.hu/
Since its foundation in 1954, this monthly journal has been dedicated to the publishing of articles related to both theoretical and practical aspects of library and information sciences, and to the promotion of the latest information technologies in the Hungarian library field. In the late 1980s, it was the first LIS journal to introduce a news section on CD-ROM and online products and services, Internet resources, and European Union information. The journal is published by the Library of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
Libraries and Education
Könyv és Nevelés
ISSN 0454-3475
http://www.opkm.hu/konyvesneveles
This quarterly journal is published by the National Education Library and Museum and primarily targets school librarians. It publishes articles dealing with the pedagogy of reading, methodological issues and educational tools. It also publishes critical reviews of school-books and related bibliographies, and dedicates a section to literature for children and young adults.
Hungarian Library and Information Science Abstracts
ISSN 0046-8304
This biannual English language abstracting journal was founded on the occasion of the 38th IFLA conference held in Budapest in 1972. Its aim was to make the most important publications (studies, articles, monographs and conference documents) of Hungarian LIS research available internationally. It also publishes a short bibliography of foreign language publications with Hungary-related topics from international LIS journals and books. It is published by the Hungarian Library Institute.
Regional newsletters
In addition to the national LIS journals, county and municipal libraries also publish their own periodicals and newsletters. These periodicals give reports on the everyday operation of community libraries, serve as a publishing forum for local history and local information, and promote the activities of the regional networks of professional associations.
