Libraries

Library employees can send inquiries about anything related to cataloging and Gegnir in general, to gegnir@landsbokasafn.is. The Gegnir email is not only for employees… Read More » Cataloging in Gegnir

The library undertakes to catalogue the collection of smaller libraries where resources are limited. This involves classification, registration… Read More » Catalogue service

The library provides its users with books and journal articles from other university and research libraries. Instructions on how users can order books and… Read More » Order an interlibrary loan

The library maintains a subject and personal name index for Gegnir. The subject entries are based on the Systematic Subject Index and with subsequent amendments as approved… Read More » Index, subject entries in Gegni

National access to electronic subscriptions is among the library's statutory projects. All electronic data in national access are accessible on the website hvar.is. The project manager is… Read More » National access to electronic subscriptions

The Gegnir Cataloging Manual (HASK) covers all bibliographic cataloging in Gegnir, cataloging of Icelandic and foreign data, regardless of the content format.… Read More » Gegnis Cataloging Manual (HASK)

DOI numbers are permanent electronic identifiers for journal articles and other materials published in electronic form on the internet. By doing so… Read More » DOI numbers

The library accepts book donations that strengthen the library's book selection and are in accordance with its acquisition policy, for further information, contact gjafir@landsbokasafn.is.

The library is responsible for a nationwide subscription to WebDewey, which is the Dewey Classification System on the Internet. The library is responsible for all administration, finance… Read More » Dewey Classification System, WebDewey