Bogić Rakočević, director of the National Library of Montenegro “Đurđe Crnojević” stayed in visit to the National Széchényi Library in Budapest from 23 to 26 of February.

The visit was realized upon the invitation of Dr. László Tüske, director of the institution, and on that occasion a Memorandum of Cooperation between two libraries was signed in order to improve cultural relations and establish new forms of direct cooperation in the field of librarianship and related domains.

The Memorandum stipulates, inter alia, that libraries shall conduct an interlibrary loan, encourage the exchange of library experts, promote cooperation in the fields of librarianship, bibliography, information, manuscript collections, etc.

Rakočević got acquainted with the holdings of the National Library of Hungary, and the dialogue led especially to experiences related to the digitization of library material, which will be discussed at a gathering planned for next year in Budapest. Cooperation related to early printing activity was agreed upon, with two libraries preparing a joint exhibition this year.

Rakočević also visited the Library of the Hungarian Parliament, where Szilárd Markója, director, introduced him to its structure, way of work and significance for Hungarian culture, as well as with the Parliament building which is one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest and has a special symbolism in recent Hungarian history.

The Hungarian Parliament's library also holds a considerable number of publications related to Montenegro.