After Azerbaijani President decreed to confirm "The rules for official registration of the movable property, their composition", Culture and Tourism Ministry began to find out unique, rare books, publications of special importance and manuscripts in the republic.
In this connection, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has prepared "On book monuments" regulations due to the legislation statements, other law and orders defined by the state policy in the sphere of protection of the national cultural heritage in the Republic of Azerbaijan and transmission to the next generation.
The ministry has registered 3566 monumental books up to now.