The National Library is a constituent organisation of the Ministry of Culture.
| National Library | |
|---|---|
| National library of the Ministry of Culture | |
| Headquarters | National Library of Vekllei, Mira |
The National Library is the principal library institution of Vekllei and a constituent of the Ministry of Culture. It is responsible for maintaining complete book and document collections, coordinating library services throughout the Commonwealth and serving as the legal deposit library for all publications in the country. The Library serves both as a research institution and the coordinating body for the Commonwealth’s Federal Library Network. It has a close relationship with the Commonwealth Central Archives.
The Library maintains the most comprehensive collection of Vekllei publications, operates specialised research collections and provides interlibrary lending services across the Commonwealth. It also maintains the national bibliography and coordinates professional development for librarians throughout the country.
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Department of Collections
Manages the acquisition, cataloguing and maintenance of all national, federal and municipal library materials.
Department of Public Services
Provides reference assistance, reader services and public programming for all library patrons.
Federal Collections
Comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and documents.
Federal Despository
Acquisition and cataloguing of all publications produced in Vekllei, jointly operated with the Commonwealth Central Archives.
Commonwealth Research Service
Specialised research assistance and scholarly resources.
National Catalogue
Maintenance of the national bibliography and cataloguing standards.
Federal Library Network
Electronic networked catalogue and postage system that centralises the inventory of the National Library.
Regional Library Coordination Office
Support and coordination for local and regional libraries.
National College of Libraries
Professional education for librarians and information specialists.
Atlantic Library Federation
Lending and resource sharing between libraries.
Commonwealth Literature Exchange
International exchange of publications with other countries and general promotion of international literacy.
| Body | Remit |
|---|---|
| Federal Collections: | Comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and documents. |
| Federal Despository: | Acquisition and cataloguing of all publications produced in Vekllei, jointly operated with the Commonwealth Central Archives. |
| Commonwealth Research Service: | Specialised research assistance and scholarly resources. |
| National Catalogue: | Maintenance of the national bibliography and cataloguing standards. |
| Federal Library Network: | Electronic networked catalogue and postage system that centralises the inventory of the National Library. |
| Regional Library Coordination Office: | Support and coordination for local and regional libraries. |
| National College of Libraries: | Professional education for librarians and information specialists. |
| Atlantic Library Federation: | Lending and resource sharing between libraries. |
| Commonwealth Literature Exchange: | International exchange of publications with other countries and general promotion of international literacy. |
| Reg | Body | Remit | Series | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Atlantic Arts Federation | The Atlantic Arts Federation is the national arts promotion and history organisation of Vekllei. | organisation | CMU-01 |
| 02 | Atlantic History Federation | The National Institute of History is the national history museum and archives of Vekllei. | organisation | CMU-02 |
| 03 | Bureau of Post and Telecommunications | The Bureau of Post & Telecommunications operates the Vekllei postal service and telecom network for the Ministry of Culture. | bureau | CMU-03 |
| 04 | Bureau of Press and News Media | The Bureau of Press & News Media oversees journalism standards, press freedom and news media regulation for the Ministry of Culture. | bureau | CMU-04 |
| 05 | Bureau of Records and Correspondence | The Bureau of Records & Correspondence maintains official government records for the Ministry of Culture. | bureau | CMU-05 |
| 06 | Bureau of Sports | The Bureau of Sports promotes athletic development and coordinates national sporting activities. | bureau | CMU-06 |
| 07 | Commonwealth Art Commission | The Commonwealth Art Commission manages government programmes in Vekllei that promote and commission the visual arts. | organisation | CMU-07 |
| 08 | Commonwealth Central Archives | The Commonwealth Central Archives is the central documents store and database organisation of Vekllei. | organisation | CMU-08 |
| 09 | Commonwealth Communications Authority | The Commonwealth Media Authority regulates broadcasting and spectrum allocation for the Ministry of Culture. | organisation | CMU-09 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Olympic Committee | The Commonwealth Olympic Committee oversees Vekllei athletes and teams in international games, including the Olympics. | organisation | CMU-10 |
| 11▸ | National Library | The National Library is the principal library of Vekllei, coordinating library services nationwide. | organisation | this chart |