<<< | 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 A brief historical overview 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 Types of libraries Shared catalogues and national electronic services Digital libraries Librarianship in Hungary Professional training New and renovated library buildings Library journals and professional publications Professional associations International relations Professional prizes and awards Library campaigns and events List of illustrations