It sets the system of Lithuanian libraries, defines Lithuanian library holdings and their preservation, and determines relations between libraries, financing state regulating of libraries. The purpose of the law is to ensure the right of the society to information and legal regulation of the Lithuanian library activities. Law on Copyright and Related Rights was introduced in 1999 and still has to be implemented. Today there is no censorship or violations of intellectual freedom in Lithuania but there is a big economical crisis. Libraries are ready to act as gateways to knowledge and ideas and librarians become more and more aware of vital significance of intellectual freedom issues in their professional activities but they face big economical difficulties.
Libraries are severely under-financed.
Libraries lack computers, Internet connection is provided only in the biggest libraries and several public libraries in the regions. The economical crisis in the country is the most severe censor.