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.
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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