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In order to have historical statistics represented in the digital world, the HCSO Library decided to set up two knowledge databases. Judging by the amount of the statistical-historical literature and the variety of those interested, it is safe to say that there is much work to be done in this field in the following years, maybe decades. Providing free content of high quality is in the best interest of the library and its users who are keen to find this knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is about the chance of getting acquainted with the best practices of operating the Danish library system in the course of a study visit. During the trip different types of libraries have been visited. It was a good opportunity to gain experiences, to compare them and search analogous features with the Hungarian library systems. Some elements worth following have been identified: high-quality central services with access from anywhere, good adaptation to local features, practically completely free services, and the extreme importance of providing a good infrastructure for educational, cultural and social activities. The differences in social, economic and cultural backgrounds must, however, be always considered, as models cannot be adopted without any changes but should be adjusted to the specific environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

By now the use of Web 2.0 applications has become a part of everyday library practice. In particular, it is important to write blogs and be present on social networking sites, such as Facebook, to strengthen communication and to keep contact with users, as well as to market library services. This paper looks at two, frequently and effectively used social media tools of OIK - its blog (under the title Coffee break) and its Facebook page -, describing the role of these two media in the Library's practice with illustrations and statistical data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Library supply to national minorities belongs to the responsibilities of libraries since the 1970s. The paper describes how related services began and developed, as well as the current system seeking to supply documents to national minorities coordinated by OIK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The spreading of digital libraries, the nature of and access to their services has changed the composition of library users and library usage patterns to a large extent. Traditional, first of all physical barriers have ceased. Nevertheless, new barriers appeared as a result of the presence or eventual lack of IT tools both hardware and software and IT literacy. The content and its manifestations transmitted to the reading public by digital libraries can be extremely diverse. It is absolutely necessary to provide tools for orientation, information and for evaluating search results, in order to use the services of digital libraries as efficiently as possible. It is the primary objective of the article to present the opportunities offered by selected foreign-language digital libraries for access to the content they are offering. The article also informs about the essential IT knowledge as well as the hardware and software tools that are needed by users to make an efficient use of content in various file formats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is an extensive literature on the application of networked services in the libraries, but only a few publications deal with the effects of the network on libraries, their functions and perspectives. It seems that the mere fact that libraries have become players on the network - either as providers or as consumers - has caused substantial changes. It is the purpose of this article is to analyse some of the consequences and to articulate their implications. The authors consider it critical to understand the nature of changes, since this is indispensable for planning the future of the library as an organisation. The article has the express intent to initiate a discussion about the consequences of the network on libraries - about the threats, risks, and opportunities alike. It appears evident that libraries have to reorganise and reposition themselves in order to play a constructive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The success of information societies depends on publicly available content. In these societies libraries are more and more frequently called upon to care for equal access to citizens in order to implement lifelong learning initiatives. Library services are most influenced by copyright regulations: what kinds of services can they provide to library users, and under what conditions can they allow access to the works under copyright protection? Digitisation is considered as reproduction according to copyright terminology, because digitisation is but transforming analogue works into digital ones, by copying as necessary. Library digitisation serves a dual aim: preservation and document provision (availability). As regards preservation, the article analyses the problems of providing electronic legal deposit and web harvesting, while regarding document provision, it discusses the Creative Commons license and the eBooks on Demand (EOD) service. It presents the exceptions in the law no. LXXVI of 1999 relating to libraries providing services for the public, as well as the problems of copyright arising during digitisation, conceming orphan works and out-of-print materials, for example. It also deals with the recent developments of the EU initiative relating to digital libranes, the Green Paper on copyright issued by the European Commission, as well as the responses of IFLA and EBLIDA to the Green Paper in question. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

MTI Hungarian News Agency offers from December 2009 internet access to a significant part of its news archive of the 19th and 20th centuries. The MTI news can be retrieved as grouped into five time periods by browsing on MTI's webpage: . From the period 1887-1919 relatively few news have been retained, while the periods 1920-1945 and 1945-1949 include more complete news material; the archive contains news published in 1956 as well as those born digitally in the period 1988 to 2005. The databases also include the so-called restricted materials; these were compiled in the editorial offices of MTI and were accessible for a narrow audience only. The material makes up a total of about five million pieces of news; it is accessible for browsing; orientation is facilitated by up-to-date software. The ‟Open archives„ digitisation and conservation project was implemented in partnership with the National Széchényi Library and the Hungarian National Archives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the series "Scrutiny of Hungarian databases" independent experts evaluate various Hungarian online content services from the point of vies of their use by libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the series "Scrutiny of Hungarian databases" independent experts evaluate various Hungarian online content services from the point of vies of their use by libraries. in the master-level instruction, the scope of knowledge and subjects pertaining to the permitted subject directions as well as the topical items of information related to the master-level training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The functioning of corporate libraries is closely connected to the business activities of their respective company. In order to satisfy their users and ensure constant development and expansion of their services, corporate libraries have recognised the need for effective marketing activities targeting their own „market‟, the staff of the company. Corporate libraries can only fulfill their mission if their services provide customised, relevant, accurate, reliable, quality information that can be accessed by their users in the most adequate form and in the shortest time. Corporate libraries can only prove the value and importance of their services to their company if they meet the above mentioned requirements. Carrying out effective marketing activities will help libraries get to know their users better and shape their services according to the needs of their customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first part of the Hungarian library strategy cycle for the period 2003-2007 has finished. This report aims to give an overview of what has been accomplished so far. The development projects, the allocated financial resources and the changes in regulations reflect the following focus areas in the given period of time: extending access to documents and information, enhancing services to disadvantaged users, improving the library supply of geographically disadvantaged areas, and introducing quality management in the library field. These developments are in accordance with current EU development trends, the ultimate goal being the provision of the best possible services to users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Central Library of the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library has elaborated a multi-annual programme supporting disabled library users. This article presents the ICT tools specifically designed for the visually impaired that the library uses, the achievements in the field of training and communication, as well as the next tasks. The hardware and software tools were purchased with the support of the Equal Opportunities for the Disabled Fund and the National Cultural Fund. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since 1999, the Central European University Library had been looking for a second generation integrated library system that would be more than a common database, that would be able to do more than just computerise manual or paper-based routines, and would enable library users to reach beyond the local information and knowledge base. After thorough searching and an invitation to tender, the Central European University Library purchased the Millennium integrated library system from Innovative Interfaces Inc. and started to use it in 2002. Millennium is a Web- and Java-based automated library system, and working with it is a unique experience in Hungary. The study is about Millennium and its adaptation to the needs of the Central European University Library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]