Norwegian library law

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The Norwegian library law is the national legal framework that defines the role, responsibilities, and public service obligations of libraries throughout Norway.

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Statements (36)

Predicate Object
instanceOf library law
national legislation
aimsTo ensure free access to information
promote cultural activities
promote democratic participation
promote education
appliesTo county libraries in Norway
public libraries in Norway
the National Library of Norway NERFINISHED
basisFor national library policy in Norway
country Norway
defines public service obligations of libraries in Norway
responsibilities of libraries in Norway
role of libraries in Norway
ensures equal access to library services for all inhabitants
free use of core library services
governs coordination between different library levels
financing of public library services
organization of public library services
hasJurisdiction Kingdom of Norway NERFINISHED
influences funding priorities for library services in Norway
local library regulations in Norwegian municipalities
languageOfDocument Norwegian NERFINISHED
legalForm statutory law
objective to make libraries a meeting place and arena for public discourse
to safeguard freedom of expression through access to diverse materials
obliges libraries to maintain professionally qualified staff
libraries to maintain up-to-date collections
libraries to provide access to both physical and digital materials
regulates library cooperation with schools and other institutions
public access to library collections
requires counties to provide county library services
municipalities to provide public library services
sector culture and education
supports cooperation between libraries
development of library services

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Norwegian libraries governedBy Norwegian library law