The National and University Library is the national library of the Republic of Slovenia. Its key mission is to collect, protect and enable the use of the national collection of library materials, to provide professional support to libraries in performing public service, and to support the national bibliographic system. Its mission is also to enable the library’s membership in international associations. On the basis of a special contract between the Library and the University of Ljubljana, and in accordance with the Librarianship Act, and in agreement with its founder, the Library also performs the function of the University Library of the Ljubljana University. In compliance with the regulations on the protection of cultural heritage, the Library ensures the protection of Plečnik's and other heritage, used or possessed by the Library, and performs relevant archival activity.
