432.21
NBIBGLBNS
CH
Art. 2 Federal Law of 18 December 1992 on the Swiss National Library (LBNS) - Mandate
LBNS
Art. 2 LBNS · Mandate
The Swiss National Library is tasked with collecting, cataloging, preserving, providing access to, and promoting awareness of information printed or stored on media other than paper, that is related to Switzerland.
It compiles and maintains an up-to-date list of databases that are related to Switzerland and accessible to the public.
It contributes to the development of library science at both the national and international levels.
Court Decisions Applying This Provision (1)
VPB 92-022 (Art. 2 al. 1 LBNS)
Revision of Federal Law on the Swiss National Library
This article defines the core mandate of the National Library, which is to collect, catalog, preserve, make accessible, and publicize Swiss-related printed materials and other information carriers. The reorganization aims to fulfill this mandate with updated means.