Agreement respecting library services
s 12
The Director General may, on terms and conditions approved by the Minister, co-operate or enter into agreements with authorities or persons whether in Malaysia or elsewhere in respect of library matters.
National Library Act 1972 Part V — Miscellaneous
Transfer of library resources
s 13
The Minister may direct that any library resources in the care or custody of any department or agency of the Federal Government or Government of a State be transferred from that department or agency to the Library: Provided that no such library resources shall be transferred from a department or agency of Government of a State to the Library without the prior consent of the State Authority.
Regulations
s 14
The Minister may make regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act for the proper discharge of the functions of the Director General and for the management and control of the Library and library buildings and, in particular, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such regulations may provide for— (a) the general management and supervision of the Library; (b) the preservation of order and the prevention of nuisance in the library buildings and grounds; (c) the exclusion or removal from the Library or the Library buildings of persons found to have committed any offence under this Act or the regulations made thereunder; (d) the amount of fines that may be levied by the Director General for the damage, loss or late return of library resources borrowed and for the waiving or refund of such fines; (e) the fees to be charged by the Director General for the provision of information services or for the making and certifying of copies of any library resources and for the exemption from payment in whole or in part of such fees.
Annual report
s 15
(1) The Director General shall as soon as practicable at the end of each year prepare or cause to be prepared and transmit to the Minister an annual report dealing with the progress and activities of the Library. (2) The Minister shall cause a copy of every such report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. LAWS OF MALAYSIA NATIONAL LIBRARY ACT 1972 LIST OF AMENDMENT Amending law Short title In force from Act A667 National Library (Amendment) 15-04-1987 LAWS OF MALAYSIA
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