Cap. 511 чл. 5Functions of Malta Libraries.

The functions and responsibilities of the Malta Libraries shall be:

(a) to continue to acquire, assemble, conserve for posterity, and make accessible to the public, the collection of the nation’s documentary heritage and published current output, regardless of form or medium, to be found in the libraries;

(b) to manage, administer, and develop the libraries under its control, and to provide leadership to other libraries in Malta in such areas as management and conservation of library materials, and to promote

(d) to enhance the quality of life of the public by providing library reference and lending services and library material, in whatever form or medium, for education, self-development, lifelong learning and recreation purposes;

(e) to foster and strengthen reading habits and support literacy and other cultural activities and programmes for all age groups;

(f) to accept and acquire private records of significance by gift, purchase, bequest or deposit;

(g) explore innovative services, including information, communication and technology services, that can benefit patrons in accessing and using information;

(h) serve as the role model library system for other libraries in Malta; and

(i) to perform such other functions as may from time to time be assigned to it by the Minister.