Until the early 2000s, the National Bibliography used to be an important source for the development of library collections, mainly for the acquisition of new items. I would like to know if in your country it remains important for research in your library. Please, could you tell me?
National Bibliographies used to be important, but they have been supplanted in North America and elsewhere by OCLC.
Yes Indeed, in my country Indonesia we have special law and legal about this, every publisher needs to submit their publication to the National Library of Indonesia (NLI). NLI put their bibliography on the National Bibliography List
We have Libraries and Archives Canada to preserve national memory: https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng
En Chile, existe un concurso público del Ministerio de las Culturas para editoriales y autores donde se postula para la adquisición de libros para bibliotecas públicas. Sobre las bibliografías, no sólo la biblioteca Nacional las realizaba sino otras organizaciones según sus fines
Yes, in my country Nigeria there are laws in place that makes it mandatory to donate 4 copies of publication to the library but it is not strictly adhere to.
In Indonesia, the National Bibliography remains an important resource for library acquisitions. It helps document and preserve national publications, supports library collection development, and serves as a crucial reference for academics and researchers. The National Library of Indonesia publishes the National Bibliography and ensures its accessibility through digitization. Despite challenges like compliance with legal deposit laws and competition with international resources, it continues to play a vital role in the country's library and information management.