Ms. Ani Bekirova, Iskra Public Chitalishte, village of Kaloyanovo: “The Library at Iskra Public Chitalishte in the Village of Kaloyanovo: an Example for Promotion of Local History

THE LIBRARY AT ISKRA PUBLIC CHITALISHTE IN THE VILLAGE OF

KALOYANOVO: AN EXAMPLE FOR PROMOTION OF

LOCAL HISTORY WITH MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

“THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW THE PAST CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE TRUE

MEANING OF THE PRESENT OR THE GOALS

OF THE FUTURE!”

Maxim Gorky

REGIONAL STUDIES IS A SIGNIFICANT AND NECESSARY ACTIVITY

FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

THE LIBRARY STORES: - ALL MONOGRAPHS, BOOKS AND THESIS

PAPERS ON THE PAST OF THE VILLAGE OF KALOYANOVO;

- A COPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE OF DUVANLIY;

- A COPY OF THE BOOK BY PROF. BOGDAN FILOV, PUBLISHED IN 1934, ON THE FINDINGS OF THE

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS IN OUR REGION.

Two of the three implemented projects are related to the history of our village:

- “Knowing the Past to Succeed in the Future” (Tulip Foundation, 2005 – 2006);

- “Deep Roots – Lively Spirit” (WCIF, 2008).

The “Knowledge of the Homeland” series are published at the initiative of the chitalishte library.

To date, the first two books have been published:

-“Education in the Village of Kaloyanovo 1845 – 2000”

- “The Mayors of Kaloyanovo 1891 – 2006”.

-In 2008, we published the collection “Deep Roots – Lively Spirit” of documentary photographs related to the topic of the implemented project of the same name.

The monograph by

Stoyan Atanasov

Chalakov is ready for printing.

History

 1965, village of Kaloyanovo, Plovdiv district

Village of Kaloyanovo

TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES

-Focusing activities on specific groups;- Cyclic nature of events;- “Closing” in specific events;- Participation of a limited circle of users.

THE TURNING POINT

BECOMING A TARGET LIBRARY UNDER STAGE 2009 OF THE GLOB@L LIBRARIES – BULGARIA PROGRAM ENABLED US TO:

- Be innovative, dynamic and different

- Combine traditions with novelties

- Gain experience, knowledge and self-esteem

- Make new friends and partners

- Soft copies of all library publications on regional studies were provided for usage;

- We presented the activities of the regional studies circle for the period 2000 – 2011;

- We organized multimedia presentations of the “Wedding in Kaloyanovo” movie, the participation of the reenactment in the “Living Heritage” Festival in Sofia and Etar Archaeological Ethnographic Complex;

- We presented the “Seven Wonders of Bulgaria” before school children from Ivan Vazov Primary School.

How did our work change?

- Enhanced library significance and image among the community

- Enhanced interest: the library is a frequently visited, interesting and useful place for all, and mostly for children. Here they gain new competences, learn a new type of communication and have the opportunity to transfer their knowledge to others.

- Enhanced library stock of documentary materials; increased number of museum collection exhibits through new donations from the local community.

Results

- “What Do I Know of My Homeland?” contest;

- Multimedia presentation “Plovdiv in Pictures from the Past and Today”.

Most Recent Initiatives 2012

- PREPARE AND PROVIDE FOR USAGE SOFT COPIES OF “OUR DISTINGUISHED FELLOW VILLAGERS” DOCUMENTARY PHOTO ARCHIVE;

- COLLECT, SCAN AND PUT TOGETHER “MEMORIES OF THE FUTURE” STANDING EXHIBITION OF ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS.

Our Plans for the Future

Contacts:

e-mail: [email protected]

phone: 0888/134-100

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!