Just Stewardship – A Self-Affirmative Inquiry into the Legacy of the Hungarian Ecclesiastical Libraries

During the 20th century, the ownership and subsistence of ecclesiastical libraries in Hungary were highly affected by large scale historical events. Under the communist regime, ecclesiastical bodies once active in education, medical and social care were deprived of their property and either restrict...

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Main Author: Bálint, Ágnes (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Brill 2022
In: Theological libraries and library associations in Europe
Year: 2022, Pages: 136–155
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Summary:During the 20th century, the ownership and subsistence of ecclesiastical libraries in Hungary were highly affected by large scale historical events. Under the communist regime, ecclesiastical bodies once active in education, medical and social care were deprived of their property and either restricted in their autonomy in their former undertakings, or completely banned. The Hungarian Association of Ecclesiastical Libraries has been fighting for more than 25 years for recognition of its member libraries and for a professional re-engagement into the national system of Hungarian libraries. Striving to ensure optimal development for all members, its recent achievements and regained authority in the educational and research setting suggest that the effort is worthwhile.
ISBN:9004523197
Contains:Enthalten in: Theological libraries and library associations in Europe
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/9789004523197_007