Theoretical Reflections on Information Policy in the Context of Librarianship

Abstract

In a democratic society, promoting, respecting and linking human rights and fundamental freedoms are the fundamental tasks of each country. Involving libraries in such processes is supported by the European Union and UNESCO with various documents related to free access to information, the role of libraries in the national information policy, the role of libraries in the knowledge industry, the protection of written heritage, the development of information resources and services, the promotion of effective use of information and Fig. Libraries, archives and museums form information policy by affecting citizen access to information. Such a policy is governed by governmental legislation (laws, rules, regulations, guidelines) that again affect the information cycle that is the creation, organization, dissemination or evaluation of information. The National Information Policy is a series of decisions made by governments that are designed to encourage better information infrastructure. It is a government instrument that will provide the best possible information network in each country. These services would have to meet the needs of the users with a certain amount of resources in complete, rapid and appropriate form. The National Information Policy covers issues related to the development of information resources and services, providing access to information, promoting effective use of information, developing and coordinating national information activities, as well as participating in international information activities.