41. évfolyam, 1995. 1. szám

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Thoughts on interlending

RÁDY Ferenc

National and international interlibrary lending is regulated by the Departmental Order 19/1981. (X11.8.) that considers this service a basic one, and appoints the National Széchényi Library to be its centre. Some of the regulations of the order in force have become obsolete. For example, ceasing the currency limits have made the enumeration of libraries with right for international interlibrary lending meaningless. The rejection of lending the originals also requires regulations. Libraries are counter-interested in the lending of originals. However, the most significant issue is that of fees and the related practical problems. The order mentions fees only in relation to the provision of copies, and the only cost occurring in it is that of the transportation of original library materials. The fees for international lending are also fundamental problems. The article shows how different the practices of various countries are in this respect, and also with regard to the methods of payment. (pp. 20-22)

Országos Széchényi Könyvtár Észrevételek