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Legal Deposit Act, 1997 (Act No. 54 of 1997)

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Legal Deposit Regulations

Part VII : Criteria to be met in order to be designated as an Official Publications Depository

 

20. An official publications depository shall be established in a library or community information centre which is located in an area with a large or growing population, and is easily accessible to its users. The official publications depository shall provide access for individuals with disabilities.

 

21. The participating library must have a minimum of 100 square meters of floor space available to accommodate the collection and equipment, and provide seating space for at least five users.

 

22. Equipment shall include computer workstations with Internet access, CDROM readers, and printers.

 

23. At least one professionally qualified librarian shall be allocated to the official publications depository on a full- or part-time basis, as required.

 

[Part VII inserted by regulation 3 of Notice No. R. 484 of 2001]