Parliament adopts law on libraries

The Serbian parliament adopted Thursday a set of laws on libraries, which the authorities believe will complete the reforms in that area. The laws refer to the library and information science and related practices, old and rare library material and mandatory samples of publications. Parliament adopts law on libraries “The new laws will allow the creation of complete records of everything in Serbian libraries and provide access to it for all citizens,” Culture Minister Predrag Markovic stated addressing the parliament. One of the reasons for the laws was to stimulate the use of new technologies and digitalize libraries. The new legislation enables the creation of a national catalogue centre, which should unite the library system into one whole. The law on old and rare library material will ensure its protection and include everyone who possesses such items, and not just libraries. The law on mandatory samples aims to improve accessibility for all publications in Serbia. The MPs will vote on 13 laws and other drafts and debate changes to the Law on Local Elections. Some of the novelties will be repeal of blank resignation letters and shorter time for election campaign. They will also vote on proposed changes to the law on education system basis, mandatory social insurance contributions and a decision on the election of Securities Commission president and members. Reports on the State Audit Institution, Anti-Corruption Agency, equality protection commissioner and public information commissioner’s work will also be on the agenda of the session that started on July 5. According to the parliament rules of procedure, the MPs will also discuss whether competent committees have accepted independent regulatory bodies’ reports and proposed measures in order to correct the existing problems. The Serbian parliament (Tanjug, file)

Parliament adopts law on libraries

“The new laws will allow the creation of complete records of everything in Serbian libraries and provide access to it for all citizens,” Culture Minister Predrag Marković stated addressing the parliament.

One of the reasons for the laws was to stimulate the use of new technologies and digitalize libraries.

The new legislation enables the creation of a national catalogue centre, which should unite the library system into one whole.

The law on old and rare library material will ensure its protection and include everyone who possesses such items, and not just libraries.

The law on mandatory samples aims to improve accessibility for all publications in Serbia.

The MPs will vote on 13 laws and other drafts and debate changes to the Law on Local Elections.

Some of the novelties will be repeal of blank resignation letters and shorter time for election campaign.

They will also vote on proposed changes to the law on education system basis, mandatory social insurance contributions and a decision on the election of Securities Commission president and members.

Reports on the State Audit Institution, Anti-Corruption Agency, equality protection commissioner and public information commissioner’s work will also be on the agenda of the session that started on July 5.

According to the parliament rules of procedure, the MPs will also discuss whether competent committees have accepted independent regulatory bodies’ reports and proposed measures in order to correct the existing problems.