National Statistical Institute

Education and Culture Statistics Department

Nikolay Nikolov

Chief expert

2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria

NSNikolov@nsi.bg

+ 359 2 9857 487

Data refers to the number of libraries, library collection, readers, visitors, library collection loaned, employment and library staff. The survey includes indicators for the number of books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodicals) and other documents (audio-visual and electronic documents, graphic and cartographic publications, patents and standards, microforms). The data indicate the total revenue, subsidies from the budget and the expenditure of libraries.

· Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).

From 2024, the survey includes the activity of all regional libraries and libraries with a collection of over 200,000 library items.

The library is an independent organization or part of organization whose main objective is to keep a fund of documents and through the activities of its staff to facilitate the use of documents that are necessary to meet the informational, research, educational and recreational needs of their users.

As of 2024, the units of observation include all regional libraries and libraries with a library collection above 200,000 library documents.

The target population is all regional libraries and libraries with a library collection above 200 thousand library documents.

The whole country.

From 2002.

Not applicable.

Number, Thousand BGN

Yearly.

· Law on Statistics;

· Information and documentation - international library statistics -ISO 2789.

There is an agreement to exchange data with Ministry of Culture.

· Law on Statistics;

· Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics (recital 24 and Article 20(4)) of 11 March 2009 (OJ L 87, p. 164), stipulates the need to establish common principles and guidelines ensuring the confidentiality of data used for the production of European statistics and the access to those confidential data with due account for technical developments and the requirements of users in a democratic society.

Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law.

The date for publication of statistical information is listed in the Release Calendar presenting the results of the statistical surveys carried out by the National Statistical Institute.

The calendar is available on the NSI website: http://www.nsi.bg/en/node/480

Data is published on the NSI website, section Culture in accordance with the Law on Statistics and the European Statistics Code of Practice respecting the professional independence and aimed at objectivity, transparency and equal treatment of all consumers.

Annual.

Regular press release, related to the data.

· Statistical Yearbook;

· Statistical Reference Book;

· 'Bulgaria' (brochure);

· Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Data on libraries are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Libraries with collection above 200 thousands: http://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4591 and Informational System Infostat: https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=150

Anonymised individual data can be provided for scientific and research purposes, and for individual request according to the Rules for the provision of anonymised individual data for scientific and research purposes.

Information service on request, according to the Rules for the dissemination of statistical products and services to NSI.

Survey Methodology: http://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/Culture_2_Methodology_en.pdf

Quality documents are under preparation.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

The main users of statistical information by the survey of library activities are:

• Ministry of Culture;
• The National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius”;
• Users - including the media – interested from libraries activities in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Not applicable.

High degree of completeness is ensured according to the methodology.

The survey is exhaustive. There are several estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when possible.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

The data for library activities are available in the form of tables 5 months after the end of the data collection.

The terms of the previous position are strictly observed.

Not applicable.

The data are comparable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

The average duration for filling the statistical report by the respondents is about 50 minutes.

Not applicable (preliminary data not published).

Not applicable (preliminary data not published).

All libraries with collection above 200 thousand units.

Yearly.

Data are collected via electronic questionnaire "Report on the activities of libraries". Respondents send the questionnaire by e-mail.

In the head office of the NSI is being done:

• The logical control of data;
• logic control of aggregate data.

Data processing is performed with Microsoft Access.

Not applicable.

National Statistical Institute

Education and Culture Statistics Department

Nikolay Nikolov

Chief expert

2, P. Volov Str.; 1038 Sofia, Bulgaria

NSNikolov@nsi.bg

+ 359 2 9857 487

Data refers to the number of libraries, library collection, readers, visitors, library collection loaned, employment and library staff. The survey includes indicators for the number of books, continued editions (newspapers, magazines, bulletins and periodicals) and other documents (audio-visual and electronic documents, graphic and cartographic publications, patents and standards, microforms). The data indicate the total revenue, subsidies from the budget and the expenditure of libraries.

· Nomenclature of territorial units for statistical purposes in Bulgaria (NUTS).

From 2024, the survey includes the activity of all regional libraries and libraries with a collection of over 200,000 library items.

The library is an independent organization or part of organization whose main objective is to keep a fund of documents and through the activities of its staff to facilitate the use of documents that are necessary to meet the informational, research, educational and recreational needs of their users.

As of 2024, the units of observation include all regional libraries and libraries with a library collection above 200,000 library documents.

The target population is all regional libraries and libraries with a library collection above 200 thousand library documents.

The whole country.

From 2002.

Not applicable.

All libraries with collection above 200 thousand units.

Yearly.

Data are collected via electronic questionnaire "Report on the activities of libraries". Respondents send the questionnaire by e-mail.

In the head office of the NSI is being done:

• The logical control of data;
• logic control of aggregate data.

Data processing is performed with Microsoft Access.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

The main users of statistical information by the survey of library activities are:

• Ministry of Culture;
• The National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius”;
• Users - including the media – interested from libraries activities in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Not applicable.

High degree of completeness is ensured according to the methodology.

Not applicable (census).

The survey is exhaustive. There are several estimates for incomplete or missing data, using final methods when possible.

Not applicable.

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable.

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (no imputations).

Not applicable (census).

Not applicable (no seasonal adjustments).

Not applicable (preliminary data not published).

Not applicable (preliminary data not published).

Not applicable (only final data is published).

The data for library activities are available in the form of tables 5 months after the end of the data collection.

18 weeks.

Not applicable (only final results published).

The terms of the previous position are strictly observed.

Not applicable (data published on exact date).

Not applicable.

Not applicable (no flows).

The data are comparable.

From 2002.

Not applicable.

Not applicable (annual survey).

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Regular press release, related to the data.

· Statistical Yearbook;

· Statistical Reference Book;

· 'Bulgaria' (brochure);

· Regions, districts and municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Data on libraries are available to all users of the NSI website under the heading Culture - Libraries with collection above 200 thousands: http://www.nsi.bg/en/node/4591 and Informational System Infostat: https://infostat.nsi.bg/infostat/pages/module.jsf?x_2=150

Not available.

Anonymised individual data can be provided for scientific and research purposes, and for individual request according to the Rules for the provision of anonymised individual data for scientific and research purposes.

Information service on request, according to the Rules for the dissemination of statistical products and services to NSI.

Not available.

Survey Methodology: http://www.nsi.bg/sites/default/files/files/metadata/Culture_2_Methodology_en.pdf

100%.

Quality documents are under preparation.

The average duration for filling the statistical report by the respondents is about 50 minutes.

· Law on Statistics;

· Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics (recital 24 and Article 20(4)) of 11 March 2009 (OJ L 87, p. 164), stipulates the need to establish common principles and guidelines ensuring the confidentiality of data used for the production of European statistics and the access to those confidential data with due account for technical developments and the requirements of users in a democratic society.

Individual data are not published in accordance with article 25 of the Law on Statistics. The publishing of individual data can be performed only in accordance with article 26 of the same law.