Nationwide library and information system in practice: organization, services, cooperation

Abstract

The contradiction between the unfavourable objective conditions of Finland regarding population, language, distances etc, and the country's economic and social ambitions can be releived by the adoption of up-to-date technological means of computers and telecommunication, also in library and information matters. The country's involvement in international projects implies efficient cooperation and division of labour of Finnish information institutions. The most important participants in international and national cooperation on information-related issues and their achievements are discussed.