The document summarizes information about the Public Chitalishte in Zhilentsi and its partners. It discusses the history of the village dating back to 1570 and current population of 1,170. It describes the library's facilities including its 105 square meter size, collection of around 12,000 volumes, and 77 readers. The library partners with local organizations like the EcoCommunity Foundation, Mayor's Office, school, and kindergarten. It provides services like free internet access, computer training, and access to e-books, newspapers, and government archives. The library prepares promotional materials for community events and gained experience and skills through training.
The document discusses the partnerships of the Paisiy Hilendarski Municipal Library in Samokov. It outlines the library's mission to provide access to information, education, cultural activities, and community engagement. Partnerships help the library achieve its goals by enhancing capacity, resources, services, and effectiveness. Examples of partnerships include the municipality, media outlets, schools, NGOs, and community groups. Through these partnerships, the library provides services like ICT training, cultural events, exhibitions, and more to benefit the community.
The library in the village of Belopoptsi has 6,000 items and serves 800 users. Through the Global Libraries Bulgaria Program, it received new technology including 3 computer configurations, a multifunction device, and multimedia projector. This new technology allows the library to better satisfy users' growing needs and strengthen its role as an information, cultural, and educational resource. It provides initiatives on information literacy, employment help, health presentations, and e-culture and e-education programs, especially targeting at-risk groups like minorities, the unemployed, and seniors. The library also promotes reading and partnership with community organizations.
Stefka Ilieva is a methodologist at the Regional Library "Ivan Vazov" in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The library is the second largest and oldest in Bulgaria, housing over 1.5 million items. As a methodologist, Stefka provides training and support to librarians across the Plovdiv region to help libraries better serve their communities. She is also involved in a project supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand access to technology and online resources through Bulgaria's public libraries.
This document discusses Bulgaria's strategy for developing e-administrative services and e-healthcare. It outlines the mission and principles of e-government, including providing higher quality services, improving efficiency, and increasing transparency. The strategic goal of e-healthcare is to improve citizens' health and quality of life through equal access to modern healthcare services using new technologies. Key measures include developing integrated healthcare information systems, standardizing and securing information, providing information and training to citizens, and passing legislation to support these initiatives. Useful links for additional information are also provided.
The Sofia City Library's mission is to connect people and information in a changing world. It focuses on educational, information, cultural, and social functions. Priorities include promoting reading, developing an online information center, digitizing collections, and ongoing development. The library chooses partners that share similar missions in education, civil society, arts, and media. In 2011, partners included embassies, foundations, NGOs, cultural institutes, educational institutions, government agencies, and media organizations. Through partnerships, the library carried out various cultural activities and events.
The document summarizes information about the Public Chitalishte in Zhilentsi and its partners. It discusses the history of the village dating back to 1570 and current population of 1,170. It describes the library's facilities including its 105 square meter size, collection of around 12,000 volumes, and 77 readers. The library partners with local organizations like the EcoCommunity Foundation, Mayor's Office, school, and kindergarten. It provides services like free internet access, computer training, and access to e-books, newspapers, and government archives. The library prepares promotional materials for community events and gained experience and skills through training.
The document discusses the partnerships of the Paisiy Hilendarski Municipal Library in Samokov. It outlines the library's mission to provide access to information, education, cultural activities, and community engagement. Partnerships help the library achieve its goals by enhancing capacity, resources, services, and effectiveness. Examples of partnerships include the municipality, media outlets, schools, NGOs, and community groups. Through these partnerships, the library provides services like ICT training, cultural events, exhibitions, and more to benefit the community.
The library in the village of Belopoptsi has 6,000 items and serves 800 users. Through the Global Libraries Bulgaria Program, it received new technology including 3 computer configurations, a multifunction device, and multimedia projector. This new technology allows the library to better satisfy users' growing needs and strengthen its role as an information, cultural, and educational resource. It provides initiatives on information literacy, employment help, health presentations, and e-culture and e-education programs, especially targeting at-risk groups like minorities, the unemployed, and seniors. The library also promotes reading and partnership with community organizations.
Stefka Ilieva is a methodologist at the Regional Library "Ivan Vazov" in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The library is the second largest and oldest in Bulgaria, housing over 1.5 million items. As a methodologist, Stefka provides training and support to librarians across the Plovdiv region to help libraries better serve their communities. She is also involved in a project supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand access to technology and online resources through Bulgaria's public libraries.
This document discusses Bulgaria's strategy for developing e-administrative services and e-healthcare. It outlines the mission and principles of e-government, including providing higher quality services, improving efficiency, and increasing transparency. The strategic goal of e-healthcare is to improve citizens' health and quality of life through equal access to modern healthcare services using new technologies. Key measures include developing integrated healthcare information systems, standardizing and securing information, providing information and training to citizens, and passing legislation to support these initiatives. Useful links for additional information are also provided.
The Sofia City Library's mission is to connect people and information in a changing world. It focuses on educational, information, cultural, and social functions. Priorities include promoting reading, developing an online information center, digitizing collections, and ongoing development. The library chooses partners that share similar missions in education, civil society, arts, and media. In 2011, partners included embassies, foundations, NGOs, cultural institutes, educational institutions, government agencies, and media organizations. Through partnerships, the library carried out various cultural activities and events.
The Librar-e Turkey Project is a 28-month pilot project involving 26 provinces and 52 district libraries across Turkey. It aims to promote public libraries and librarianship in Turkey. The project team has worked to build support from the library community by organizing meetings with library school faculty and students to engage future librarians. They have also held meetings with directors of pilot public libraries who expressed more motivation than expected.
The document discusses the state of libraries in Romania. Key points include:
- Romania has one of the lowest per capita incomes in the EU and roughly 20% of its workforce works abroad.
- Romanian culture has discouraged innovation and community participation, resulting in sterile public institutions.
- The average age of collections in Romanian libraries was 43 years old in 2008, and only 10% of the population visited libraries that year, indicating 50 years of neglect.
- Libraries have been isolated from international counterparts and function more as museums than community centers. This lack of advocacy and demand has created difficulties for libraries.
This document summarizes a project undertaken by the "Aleko Konstantinov 1884" library in Provadia, Bulgaria. The project aimed to promote social inclusion and employment for vulnerable groups through new e-services offered at the library. Activities included training unemployed youth and older adults in computer skills and career counseling. As a result, 13 youth and 6 older adults acquired qualifications, and 14 participants found jobs. The library benefited from increased capacity and prestige in the community for offering these services.
This document describes a project by the Paisii Hilendarski Municipal Library to provide training to mayors and technical assistants from Samokov Municipality. The training aimed to improve skills in using new technologies and providing e-services to citizens. Modules covered topics such as Windows, online searching, e-documents, e-signatures, legislation resources and national databases. As a result, mayors' offices improved their ability to offer administrative services electronically, benefiting residents. The project also decentralized services and improved quality of life. Sustainability plans included further consultations and expanding training to other groups.
The document discusses a training program on financial services that was conducted at the Lyuben Karavelov District Library in Ruse, Bulgaria. It provided training to library users to improve financial literacy and familiarity with financial products. The program trained 20 librarians as trainers who then delivered training to 94 library users in 10 groups. Trainees learned about topics like debit/credit cards, loans, mortgages, and Bulgaria's banking laws. The program resulted in improved financial knowledge for users and an innovative new service being launched at the library in partnership with a local bank.
The document describes a Virtual Medical School project created by the "Probuda 126" library in the village of Zgorigrad, Vratsa Municipality. The project targeted residents who had worked in the local Plakalnitsa mine, 80% of whom suffered from osteochondral and pulmonary diseases. Using the library's equipment and resources, the project provided access to educational e-materials and specialists on these common diseases. Over 50% of retired mine workers participated. The Virtual Medical School helped increase participants' medical knowledge and quality of life.
This document outlines a project between Ivan Vazov District Public Library, the Union of the Deaf in Bulgaria, and other organizations to improve access to electronic resources for hearing impaired individuals. The project aims to establish a new service providing equal opportunities for hearing impaired people to use public services, initiate their active integration into the community through accessible e-services, and raise awareness of their needs and importance of inclusion. The organizations will work together to facilitate hearing impaired access to electronic resources and services at Ivan Vazov District Public Library.
This document summarizes a project that provided training and resources to libraries to help them better support and integrate children with special education needs through information and communication technologies (ICT). The project trained library specialists and partnered libraries with special education centers. It provided ICT resources and over 300 hours of training to 70 children with special needs and their parents. The project helped children access higher quality education through ICT, improved behavior and support systems, and increased awareness and skills for library specialists and teachers in using technology as an educational tool.
This document summarizes the results of a survey assessing the impact of Bulgaria's Glob@l Libraries program. The program equipped public libraries with computers, internet access, and training for librarians. Surveys found the program significantly increased library visits and users, internet usage at libraries, and use of new digital services. Many users now rely on libraries as their only access to computers and the internet. The program helped people study, improve jobs skills, search for jobs and health information. It also strengthened family/community ties. Vulnerable groups like Roma and unemployed saw particularly strong impacts on communication, community integration, and qualification. In conclusion, the program gave many people new opportunities to participate in the digital world and improved their lives
This document summarizes the results of a survey assessing the impact of Bulgaria's Glob@l Libraries program. The program equipped public libraries with computers, internet access, and training for librarians. Surveys found the program significantly increased library visits and users, internet usage at libraries, and use of new digital services. Many users now rely solely on libraries for technology/internet access. The program helped people study, improve jobs skills, search for work, access health information, and communicate more in their communities. Vulnerable groups like Roma and unemployed saw particularly strong benefits from increased access. In conclusion, the program stimulated technology use and provided equal opportunities for citizens to engage in the digital world through their local libraries.
The document discusses the state of libraries in Romania. Key points include:
- Romania has one of the lowest per capita incomes in the EU and roughly 20% of its workforce works abroad.
- Romanian culture has discouraged innovation and community participation, resulting in sterile public institutions.
- The average age of collections in Romanian libraries was 43 years old in 2008, and only 10% of the population visited libraries that year, indicating 50 years of neglect.
- Libraries have been isolated from international counterparts and function more as museums than community centers. This lack of demand has created a cycle that makes it difficult for libraries to improve.
This document provides an overview of traditions and innovations at small public libraries in Stambolovo Municipality, Bulgaria. It describes the natural beauty and history of the region. Libraries have transitioned from small collections to modern information centers through a program that provided computers and training. Libraries preserve cultural heritage through collections and events celebrating traditions like Vine Grower's Day, Baba Marta, and Lazarus Saturday. They host community events and bring generations together while adapting to current needs through technology and knowledge access.
The Librar-e Turkey Project is a 28-month pilot project involving 26 provinces and 52 district libraries across Turkey. It aims to promote public libraries and librarianship in Turkey. The project team has worked to build support from the library community by organizing meetings with library school faculty and students to engage future librarians. They have also held meetings with directors of pilot public libraries who expressed more motivation than expected.
The document discusses the state of libraries in Romania. Key points include:
- Romania has one of the lowest per capita incomes in the EU and roughly 20% of its workforce works abroad.
- Romanian culture has discouraged innovation and community participation, resulting in sterile public institutions.
- The average age of collections in Romanian libraries was 43 years old in 2008, and only 10% of the population visited libraries that year, indicating 50 years of neglect.
- Libraries have been isolated from international counterparts and function more as museums than community centers. This lack of advocacy and demand has created difficulties for libraries.
This document summarizes a project undertaken by the "Aleko Konstantinov 1884" library in Provadia, Bulgaria. The project aimed to promote social inclusion and employment for vulnerable groups through new e-services offered at the library. Activities included training unemployed youth and older adults in computer skills and career counseling. As a result, 13 youth and 6 older adults acquired qualifications, and 14 participants found jobs. The library benefited from increased capacity and prestige in the community for offering these services.
This document describes a project by the Paisii Hilendarski Municipal Library to provide training to mayors and technical assistants from Samokov Municipality. The training aimed to improve skills in using new technologies and providing e-services to citizens. Modules covered topics such as Windows, online searching, e-documents, e-signatures, legislation resources and national databases. As a result, mayors' offices improved their ability to offer administrative services electronically, benefiting residents. The project also decentralized services and improved quality of life. Sustainability plans included further consultations and expanding training to other groups.
The document discusses a training program on financial services that was conducted at the Lyuben Karavelov District Library in Ruse, Bulgaria. It provided training to library users to improve financial literacy and familiarity with financial products. The program trained 20 librarians as trainers who then delivered training to 94 library users in 10 groups. Trainees learned about topics like debit/credit cards, loans, mortgages, and Bulgaria's banking laws. The program resulted in improved financial knowledge for users and an innovative new service being launched at the library in partnership with a local bank.
The document describes a Virtual Medical School project created by the "Probuda 126" library in the village of Zgorigrad, Vratsa Municipality. The project targeted residents who had worked in the local Plakalnitsa mine, 80% of whom suffered from osteochondral and pulmonary diseases. Using the library's equipment and resources, the project provided access to educational e-materials and specialists on these common diseases. Over 50% of retired mine workers participated. The Virtual Medical School helped increase participants' medical knowledge and quality of life.
This document outlines a project between Ivan Vazov District Public Library, the Union of the Deaf in Bulgaria, and other organizations to improve access to electronic resources for hearing impaired individuals. The project aims to establish a new service providing equal opportunities for hearing impaired people to use public services, initiate their active integration into the community through accessible e-services, and raise awareness of their needs and importance of inclusion. The organizations will work together to facilitate hearing impaired access to electronic resources and services at Ivan Vazov District Public Library.
This document summarizes a project that provided training and resources to libraries to help them better support and integrate children with special education needs through information and communication technologies (ICT). The project trained library specialists and partnered libraries with special education centers. It provided ICT resources and over 300 hours of training to 70 children with special needs and their parents. The project helped children access higher quality education through ICT, improved behavior and support systems, and increased awareness and skills for library specialists and teachers in using technology as an educational tool.
This document summarizes the results of a survey assessing the impact of Bulgaria's Glob@l Libraries program. The program equipped public libraries with computers, internet access, and training for librarians. Surveys found the program significantly increased library visits and users, internet usage at libraries, and use of new digital services. Many users now rely on libraries as their only access to computers and the internet. The program helped people study, improve jobs skills, search for jobs and health information. It also strengthened family/community ties. Vulnerable groups like Roma and unemployed saw particularly strong impacts on communication, community integration, and qualification. In conclusion, the program gave many people new opportunities to participate in the digital world and improved their lives
This document summarizes the results of a survey assessing the impact of Bulgaria's Glob@l Libraries program. The program equipped public libraries with computers, internet access, and training for librarians. Surveys found the program significantly increased library visits and users, internet usage at libraries, and use of new digital services. Many users now rely solely on libraries for technology/internet access. The program helped people study, improve jobs skills, search for work, access health information, and communicate more in their communities. Vulnerable groups like Roma and unemployed saw particularly strong benefits from increased access. In conclusion, the program stimulated technology use and provided equal opportunities for citizens to engage in the digital world through their local libraries.
The document discusses the state of libraries in Romania. Key points include:
- Romania has one of the lowest per capita incomes in the EU and roughly 20% of its workforce works abroad.
- Romanian culture has discouraged innovation and community participation, resulting in sterile public institutions.
- The average age of collections in Romanian libraries was 43 years old in 2008, and only 10% of the population visited libraries that year, indicating 50 years of neglect.
- Libraries have been isolated from international counterparts and function more as museums than community centers. This lack of demand has created a cycle that makes it difficult for libraries to improve.
This document provides an overview of traditions and innovations at small public libraries in Stambolovo Municipality, Bulgaria. It describes the natural beauty and history of the region. Libraries have transitioned from small collections to modern information centers through a program that provided computers and training. Libraries preserve cultural heritage through collections and events celebrating traditions like Vine Grower's Day, Baba Marta, and Lazarus Saturday. They host community events and bring generations together while adapting to current needs through technology and knowledge access.
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Traditions and Innovations in the Small Public Library
Presentation new services
1. Тематична среща:
Програма „Глоб@лни библиотеки -
България” - основа за местни партньорства
Нови услуги /работа по групи/
Копривщица, 11-12 юли 2012 г.