Joint Circular No. 04/2002/TTLT/BVHTT-BTC has amended and supplemented certain provisions of Circular No. 97/TTLB/VHTTTTDL-TC of 1990 on financial management and state investment for public libraries, including removing the limit on book purchase quotas and allowing the application of the lowest quota for unranked libraries.
Key points
- Public libraries → are no longer limited in the number of books and copies purchased annually
- Unranked public libraries → may apply the lowest quota corresponding to first-class libraries for the number of books and copies
- Public libraries → may allocate funds for the application and exploitation of information technology in their operations
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reducing financial burdens for public libraries, expanding purchasing capabilities, and promoting the application of information technology
- Negative impact: May lead to uneven quality of investment between ranked and unranked libraries
❓ Frequently asked questions
Are public libraries restricted in the number of books they can buy each year?
No, the Circular has removed the maximum limit on the number of books and copies that libraries are allowed to purchase annually.
What quotas can unranked libraries apply?
Unranked libraries are permitted to apply the lowest quota corresponding to first-class libraries for the number of books and copies.
How much can public libraries allocate for the application of information technology?
The Circular does not specify the amount of money that libraries are allowed to allocate for the application of information technology, only stating that such allocation is permissible.
What is the duration of effect of the Circular?
The Circular takes effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.
Who is responsible for resolving any issues during implementation?
In case of any difficulties during implementation, it is recommended to report them to the Inter-Ministries for review and appropriate amendments.
Full text
JOINT CIRCULAR
Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 97/TTLB/VHTTTTDL-TC dated June 15, 1990, jointly issued by the Ministry of Culture - Information, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Finance on "Guidelines for financial management systems and state investment policies for public libraries"
Joint Circular No. 97/TTLB/VHTTTTDL-TC dated June 15, 1990, was jointly issued by the Ministry of Culture - Information, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Finance on "Guidelines for financial management systems and state investment policies for public libraries." Now, to align with current circumstances, the Ministry of Culture - Information and the Ministry of Finance issue this circular to amend and supplement certain contents of the aforementioned circular as follows:
1. Point 1, Part II:
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- Remove the maximum limit provision for the quota of books and copies that public libraries are allowed to purchase annually.
- Remove the provision stating "mainly from the Soviet Union and friendly countries."
2. Point 2, Part II, supplement the following content: "For libraries not yet classified (including provincial and district libraries), they are permitted to apply the lowest quota of book titles and copies corresponding to first-class libraries."
3. Point 1.b, Part III, supplement the following content: "Expenses for information technology application and utilization in libraries."
This circular shall take effect fifteen days from the date of issuance. During implementation, if there are any difficulties, please report them to the relevant ministries for review and appropriate amendments.
3. Point 1.b Part III shall be supplemented with the content "Regarding the application and exploitation of information technology in libraries."
This Circular shall take effect fifteen days after the date of signature. During the implementation process, if there are any difficulties, they should be reported to the Joint Ministries for study and appropriate amendment.
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