Ordinance on the Library Am Guisanplatz (BiGO)
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Art. 3 Collection mission
1 The BiG collects specialist information that is either printed or stored on other information carriers. Such information: a. serves to fulfil the tasks of the Federal Administration or the Swiss Armed Forces; or b. has been published by the Federal Administration or the Swiss Armed Forces. 2 One edition per available language of each document of general public interest published by the Federal Administration or the Swiss Armed Forces must be submitted to the BiG without being requested to do so and free of charge; these include in particular studies, brochures, annual reports and regulations.
Art. 4 Acquisition of the collection
1 The BiG expands its collection through: a. acquisitions within the limits of the respective credits; b. accepting documents published by the Federal Administration and the Swiss Armed Forces; c. donations from third parties in terms of Article 64 of the Financial Budget Ordinance of 5 April 2006; d. exceptional acquisitions of collections or particularly important single items. 2 In order to acquire collections or particularly important single items the BiG may: a. accept financial support from other offices of the Confederation or cantons; b. seek the support of a wider general public; c. use contributions that have been provided under Article 64 of the Financial Budget Ordinance of 5 April 2006. 3 At the request of other institutions, the Federal Council may integrate collections into the BiG that are relevant to the BiG.
Para. 1 let. c — SR 611.01
Art. 5 Maintenance of the collection
1 The BiG is responsible for maintaining the holdings, in particular their technically correct restoration and conservation. 2 To spare and preserve the originals the BiG may transfer its holdings to other information carriers and media.
Art. 6 Access to the collection
1 The BiG lists its holdings in the on-line catalogue of the Alexandria Library Network, which is accessible to the public. 2 In accordance with the terms of the user regulations, items may be lent to or viewed in the rooms the library by: a. employees of the Federal Administration; b. members of the armed forces; c. academics and the general public, in as far as the resources of the BiG permit. 3 Access may be restricted if required to conserve the work. 4 For certain specialist literature, the BiG may issue personal subscriptions to employees of the Federal Administration and the Swiss Armed Forces or provide them with the material in the form of service copies.
Art. 7 Research
1 In response to requests for documentation, searches and scientific research, the BiG provides specialist services to: a. the Federal Administration and the Swiss Armed Forces; b. academia and the general public, in as far as the resources of the BiG permit. 2 It supports its clients in advanced research by providing: a. the infrastructure for using its holdings; b. access to the facilities of external institutions and businesses; c. specialist literature through interlibrary exchange. 3 The BiG may publish scientific work in its own publication series.
Art. 8 Archival service
In consultation with the administrative units involved, the BiG manages the archival service of both the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport and the Swiss Armed Forces.