The government approved the new library law. It changes the work of libraries.
The new law changes how libraries operate. For example, collection development will move to a larger library. State support will decrease.
The Ministry of Culture says that a large library will help better. It will support smaller libraries.
The director of the Tallinn Library says the new law is incomplete. Local libraries must follow new rules.
State support for purchasing books will not increase. Many libraries will receive less money.
The director of the Viljandi Library says the new system is not good. The National Library should not handle collection development.
The ministry wants to make the work simpler. But the Viljandi director disagrees.
The director of the Haapsalu Library says state support is very important. Collection development will become more complicated.
The new law will take effect at the beginning of next year.