The task of the library of the Hungarian capital, like that of all institutions with information services, is supporting the acquisition of knowledge, entertainment and study in the fields of science, technology, education, work, personal development and culture of surroundings (environmental culture) with the available traditional and modern methods. It is in accordance with the international trends of library development. Our success and position among the member countries depend on our efforts to transform and develop our way of thinking.

Nowadays, according to our judgement and experience, the presence of the traditional function of the library along with the information center ensures to meet social expectations. The renewal and development process, based on the extension of the infrastructure of information technology, started in the second half of the 1990s in the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library, as a result of which all the visitors using the library can get connected with global communication.

The reconstruction and enlargement of the Central Library was the first step. The development plan of the institution includes the second phase of the reconstruction along with the continuous modernization of the branch libraries, the completion of the computer network, further development of services, effective and rational utilization of the resources.

It is the objective of all members of the library staff to provide quality service and create cultural surroundings, where various forms of knowledge acquisition are available in the institution founded more than 100 years ago. These forms preserve both our traditional and modern values.

Please, visit the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library and help our work with your comments and suggestions so that we can fulfil our duties more effectively for your satisfaction.