Library Research Centre provides co-ordination and implementation of research and development in the fundamental areas of library and information science.
Areas of Responsibility
To monitor the functioning of libraries.
To collect, process and mediate statistical data on the operation of libraries.
To offer advice and counsel to libraries.
To deliver professional opinion on library-related issues based on the established professional knowledge.
To discuss and produce drafts of acts and bye-laws, and professional rules and regulations in the area of librarianship.
To co-ordinate and implement basic and applied research projects in the field of librarianship.
To encourage promotion of libraries and their activities.
To co-ordinate library activities with the competent ministries which exercise a decisive influence on library activities.