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− | [[Oton Župančič Library]] | + | [[Oton Župančič Library]] performs the tasks of the regional library for central Slovenia. It was established in [[established::1981]] with the amalgamation of three libraries: the City Library (established in 1911 as St. Jacob Library by the Industry Society of St Jacob district), the Workers Library (established in 1926 by the Workers Chamber) and the Pionirska (Youth) Library (established in 1948). In Autumn 2006 these three original branches were united in a brand new six-storey building (with each floor covering 1,000 square metres) at Kersnikova 2 in central Ljubljana. The library also has three smaller branches in Ljubljana – Poljane, Nove Poljane and Kolodvor (Railway Station) Libraries – and has been operating a mobile library since 1974; in 2007 a new bibliobus was purchased. |
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+ | ==Services and Activities== | ||
+ | With approximately 25,400 registered members, the library contains 350,000 items and offers books in eleven languages. Its most important available databases are IUS INFO (all Slovene legal documents online) and IEFL Direct. As Slovenia’s most popular library, it has developed several information services, including the [[Stripoteka Collection, Oton Župančič Library, Ljubljana|Stripoteka]] comic book collection and the Mediateka, which comprises materials from the fields of music, film, theatre and dance. It also houses a concert room and a special room for screenings. These premises are intended for those who wish to spend their free time actively, by listening to music, watching films, or attending cultural events, concerts, film projections, workshops, discussions, or browsing online. | ||
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+ | The library also administers [[Pionirska - Centre for Youth Literature and Librarianship]] and the Centre for Self-Education for adults, which offers a series of introductory IT courses for adults as one of its priority programmes. Visually impaired users can borrow books in large print as well as audio books, while a free book delivery service is available for users unable to visit the library on account of their illness, age, or physical disability. | ||
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+ | The chess corner allows beginners as well as masters to hone their skills by making use of the rich collection of chess literature. In addition to providing information on chess events in Slovenia and abroad, the library also features two chess tables and organises chess lessons for beginners. | ||
− | + | Other significant services include the "stock exchange" of knowledge and the "stock exchange" of jobs, where information providers help users find information, fill in application forms, write CVs, etc. The library collaborates in the [[Kamra.si]] web project and prepares its own digital collection of texts. All library members can use the e-point free of charge, while visitors are required to pay a fee. Throughout the library free wireless internet is available. Every Tuesday at 13:00 and 17:00 guided library tours are organised. | |
− | The library also runs an exhibition programme | + | The library also runs an exhibition programme. Since January 2008 the library houses the salon and study room dedicated to [[Oton Župančič]] (1878-1949), an important and renowned Slovene writer and translator. The culture programme is enhanced by an array of events for children and adults. |
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+ | ==International Activities== | ||
+ | International activities include the international projects PuLLS, TUNE (training of library users), Easy and ENTITLE (a project for life-long learning). [[Municipal Library of Ljubljana|Ljubljana City Library]] is a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and houses the office of the [[Slovene Section of IBBY]]. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | *[http://www.mklj.si/ Oton Župančič Library website] | + | *[http://www.mklj.si/eng/index.php/branches/oton-zupancic-library Oton Župančič Library website] |
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Revision as of 20:14, 28 August 2011
Services and Activities
With approximately 25,400 registered members, the library contains 350,000 items and offers books in eleven languages. Its most important available databases are IUS INFO (all Slovene legal documents online) and IEFL Direct. As Slovenia’s most popular library, it has developed several information services, including the Stripoteka comic book collection and the Mediateka, which comprises materials from the fields of music, film, theatre and dance. It also houses a concert room and a special room for screenings. These premises are intended for those who wish to spend their free time actively, by listening to music, watching films, or attending cultural events, concerts, film projections, workshops, discussions, or browsing online.
The library also administers Pionirska - Centre for Youth Literature and Librarianship and the Centre for Self-Education for adults, which offers a series of introductory IT courses for adults as one of its priority programmes. Visually impaired users can borrow books in large print as well as audio books, while a free book delivery service is available for users unable to visit the library on account of their illness, age, or physical disability.
The chess corner allows beginners as well as masters to hone their skills by making use of the rich collection of chess literature. In addition to providing information on chess events in Slovenia and abroad, the library also features two chess tables and organises chess lessons for beginners.
Other significant services include the "stock exchange" of knowledge and the "stock exchange" of jobs, where information providers help users find information, fill in application forms, write CVs, etc. The library collaborates in the Kamra.si web project and prepares its own digital collection of texts. All library members can use the e-point free of charge, while visitors are required to pay a fee. Throughout the library free wireless internet is available. Every Tuesday at 13:00 and 17:00 guided library tours are organised.
The library also runs an exhibition programme. Since January 2008 the library houses the salon and study room dedicated to Oton Župančič (1878-1949), an important and renowned Slovene writer and translator. The culture programme is enhanced by an array of events for children and adults.
International Activities
International activities include the international projects PuLLS, TUNE (training of library users), Easy and ENTITLE (a project for life-long learning). Ljubljana City Library is a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and houses the office of the Slovene Section of IBBY.
See also
- Pionirska - Centre for Youth Literature and Librarianship
- Stripoteka Collection, Oton Župančič Library, Ljubljana
- Municipal Library of Ljubljana