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.

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3. “Dime si son
latinos!”
Per capita income:
$7,542 (Second
poorest country in
the EU)
Percentage of
workforce abroad
roughly 20% (The
Strawberry
Generation)
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4. Culture of distrust
Discouragement of
innovation
Lack of
community
participation
Sterile public
institutions
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5.  Average
age of collections in 2008: 43 years
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Only 10% of the population visited a library in 2008
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7. 50
years of neglect
and isolation from
their international
counterparts
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Museum of highend books and
technical materials
with little emphasis
on serving
community interests
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No demographic
to advocate for
libraries leads to a
cycle of supply and
demand leads to
difficulty of libraries
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25. 
IREX is an international nonprofit
organization providing leadership and
innovative programs to improve the quality
of education, strengthen independent
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