This document contains information about two libraries - the National Library of Belarus and the Library of Congress. It provides details about their founding dates, collections, services offered, and architectural designs. The National Library of Belarus was established in 1922 and currently has over 8 million items in its collection. The Library of Congress was founded in 1800 when Thomas Jefferson donated his personal book collection to form the library, and it has grown to include over 128 million items. Both libraries play an important role in preserving cultural heritage and making knowledge accessible to the public.

1. A RIDDLEA RIDDLE
I have no tongue,
But tell a story,
I have leaves,
But I`m not a tree.
Can you guess me?

3. ‘THE
WORLD OF
BOOKS’

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5. The National Library of BelarusThe National Library of Belarus

6. The National Library ofThe National Library of
BelarusBelarus
It was established on September 15, 1922
The first director of the library was Josef
Simanovsky
The first collection totaled - 60 000 items
The number of users -1100 persons

8. A part of the book-stock is fulfilled on the principle of
thermos for neutralization of temperature difference
influences and temperature-moistury conditions security.
There are technological corridors rated along the outside
walls, sunlluminated by the sun, they create an air space
that prevents temperature differences.

12. Organization of cataloguesOrganization of catalogues

13. The reading area includes:The reading area includes:
 Reference-Information Department;
 Service Department;
 Manuscripts, Old-Printed and Rare
Editions Department;
 Belarusian Literature Department;
 Fine Arts and Cartography Department;
 Music Editions, Sound Recording and
Video- and Photo-Documents Department.
 The Museum of book
 The Museum of the Library.

14. Corridors and halls with entrances in
reading rooms are rated throughout
the three levels of reading area
around the central core. It allows a
visitor to be oriented clearly in inner
space and not to waste time in
search of necessary room.

19. The Museum of BookThe Museum of Book

23. At present time, the National Library ofAt present time, the National Library of
Belarus is characterized by the followingBelarus is characterized by the following
activities:activities:
 Depository Stock - 8 millions items;
 Annual Acquisitions - 150 000-200 000 copies of
printed editions
 Readers - 90 000 persons;
 Annual Book-Delivery - 3,2 millions items,
including International Loan - 12000 items;
 Number of Own-Published Issues - 20 titles per
year by total volume of 290 quires.

25. The Library of CongressThe Library of Congress
from Internetfrom Internet
The Internet is a huge network of
computers spanning this planet. As
we know there are many legends
about the Internet capabilities. And
these legends are thoroughly
justified.
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myloc.gov/ExhibitSpaces/Pages/Default.a

26. 1. In 1633 Galileo was convicted of grave
suspicious of heresy.
2. The library has over a million current
issues of newspapers.
3. It contains one of the first printings of
the Declaration of Independence.
4. The library has about 128 000 original
cartoon drawings and prints.
5.” Preservation” is an exquisite book .It
was printed in 1486.
6. The first document on which the name
of America appears was created in 1507
by a man from Germany.

27. Let your eyes have a rest!

28. KEEP YOURSELVES FITKEEP YOURSELVES FIT

29. Building of the Library of
Congress

30. Plan of Library of CongressPlan of Library of Congress

31. From history……From history…… The library of Congress was established by an act
of Congress in 1800 when President John Adams
signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat
of government from Philadelphia to the new
capital city of Washington.
 Within a month retired President Thomas
Jefferson offered his personal library as a
replacement. Jefferson had spent 50 years
accumulating books, “putting by everything which
related to America, and indeed whatever was rare
and valuable in every science; his library was
considered to be one of the finest in the United
States his collection included books in foreign
languages and volumes of philosophy, science,
literature and other topics not normally viewed as
part of a legislative library.

32. From history……From history……
 In January 1815, Congress accepted Jefferson’s offer,
appropriating $23,950 for his 6, 478 books and the
foundation was laid for a great national library. In 1870 in
according with the copyright law all copyright applicants
had to send to the library two copies of their work. This
result in a flood of books, maps, music and photographs.
Facing a shortage of shelf space at the Capitol in 1873
Congress authorized a competition to design plans for
the new Library.
 In 1886, after many proposals, Congress authorized
construction of a new Library building in the style of the
Italian Renaissance in accordance with a design prepared
by Washington architects John L Smithmeyer and Paul J.
Pelz.
 In 1892 a new architect Edward Pearce Casey began to
supervise the interior work including sculptural and
painted decoration by more than 50 artists.

34. Choose the right variantChoose the right variant
1. When was The National Library of Belarus
founded?
1922 2001
2. When was the Library of Congress founded?
1814 1800
3. Who were the architects of the National Library
of Belarus?
Vinogradov and Kramarenko Arbuzov and Pelz

35. 4. Who were the architects of the building
of the Library of Congress?
a)John L Smithmeyer and Paul J Pelz
b) Edward Pearce Casey
5. What library is the oldest?
a) The National Library of Belarus
b) The library of Congress
6.What does the form of the National library
of Belarus symbolize?
mind brains

36. 1.Read books in bed
2.Don`t return books to
the library on time
3.Make dog's ears in
the books
4.Books are our
enemies
5. Always eat while
reading
6. Tear the pages out
CORRECT THE MISTAKESCORRECT THE MISTAKES

37. Answer the questionsAnswer the questions
1. How many reading-rooms are in the
National Library of Belarus?
2. How often are the exhibits changed in the
picture gallery in the National Library of
Belarus?
3. In what style was the building of the
Library of Congress built?
4. How many bronze status are in the Main
Reading Room?

38. Put these events in the right order. PleasePut these events in the right order. Please
work in groups.work in groups.
1. The library of Congress was opened.
2. Caxton invented the press.
3. Francisk Scoryna printed his first book
4. The National Library of Belarus was
opened
5. English lesson about books is taking
place in the gymnasium #4 , 8A
6. Books have been printed on paper.

39. 1. Books have been printed on paper
2. Caxton invented the press.
3. Francisk Scoryna printed his first book
4.The library of Congress was opened.
5. The National Library of Belarus was
opened
6. English lesson about books is taking
place in the gymnasium #4 , 8A

40. Writea poem about the
library using the words on
the board.

42. Your homeworkYour homework
for team from America:
write 10 sentences about the
National Library of Belarus
for team from Belarus:
write 10 sentences about the
Library of Congress

43. Have a good day!Have a good day!
Thank you for yourThank you for your
workwork