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Modern Libraries in Latvia: eight of the most architecturally significant, recently renovated or finished library buildings and one future building project Author: Enija Blmte, information management and library science student from University of Latvia 2014 Slide 2 Presentation Content: 1.Main facts about Latvia 2.Overview of eight libraries from different districts of Latvia 3.Future upcoming project 4.List of used sources Slide 3 The Republic of Latvia Image available at: http://geography.howstuffworks.com/europe/geography-of-latvia.htm Capital city: Riga Currency: EUR Population: 2, 023, 825 (2013) Area: 64,589 sq.km President: Andris Brzi Parliament: Saema with 100 members elected by people Ethnic groups: Latvians (59%); Russians (28,3%); Byelorussians (3,7%); Ukrainians (2,5%); Poles (2,4%); Lithuanians (1,4%); other 2,1% ; Official language: Latvian Slide 4 National Symbols of Latvia National Anthem: Dievs, svt Latviju! (God, Bless Latvia!) Image available at: http://www.nikagroup.lv/?wp=79&gid=224 Image available at : http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/latvia/about/symbols/Co atOfArms/ Slide 5 Lvnu Central Library (Lvnu Centrl bibliotka) Image available at: http://www.redzet.lv/?code=V-144- 11&view=L%C4%ABv%C4%81nu+novada+Centr%C4%81l%C4%81+bibliot%C4%93ka Slide 6 Lvnu Central Library: location Image available at: https://www.google.lv/maps/dir/56.4296519,26.2338451/L%C4%ABv%C4%81nu+novads/@56.9705943,23.9327545,7z/data=! 4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x46e9d41a0a1b2b85:0x300cfcd68f30110!2m2!1d26.3876537!2d56.3779793 Slide 7 Lvnu Central Library: The total floor space: 1351.7 m 2 The total number of readers: 2150 Total number of units: 83677 8 brach libraries Renovated library building opened on July 24, 2011 Integrated Library Information System: ALISE The number of digitized documents: 141 Coordinating and methodological center for other libraries; Available services: user training and consultation, interlibrary loan; international-interlibrary loan; self-service devices (M3 SelfCheckV4), access to 4 subscription data bases; printers; scanners; reference work; art exhibitions; Slide 8 Book catalogue of 2 districts: Screenshot taken from: http://livani.biblioteka.lv/Alise/en/search.aspx?q=library&language=&materialType=&year=&c=1&c=2&c=4 Slide 9 Rtausma Library (Rtausmas bibliotka) Image available at: http://www.kulturaskarte.lv/lv/biblioteka/islices-pagasta-ritausmu-biblioteka Slide 10 Rtausma Library: location Screenshot taken at: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/R%C4%ABtausmas/R%C4%ABtausmas,+%C4%AAsl%C4%ABces+pagasts,+Latvijas+Republika/@56.847642,2 2.7301426,7z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x46e8c7de0ced23c1:0xc3ee8b95c2bbcdd9!2m2!1d24.166264!2d56.382082!1m5!1m1!1s0x46 e8c7de0ced23c1:0xc3ee8b95c2bbcdd9!2m2!1d24.166264!2d56.382082 Slide 11 Rtausma Library: The total floor space: 573m 2 Total number of units: 9639 The total number of readers: 608 Integrated Library Information System: ALISE Local business support library Latvian - Lithuania Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 (02.05.2012-01.11.2014) Available services: Individual counseling on business topics; user training and consultation; interlibrary loan; exhibitions; access to 3 subscribed data bases; printers; scanners; book reviews; accessible for disabled persons; tours and creative activities for children Slide 12 Catalogue of books: Screenshot taken at: http://bauska.biblioteka.lv/Alise/en/search.aspx?q=library&language=&materialType=&year=&c=1&c=2&c=3 Slide 13 Kuldgas Library (Kuldgas novada bibliotka) Image available at: http://www.vieglicelot.lv/lv/object/kuldigas-galvena-biblioteka.htm Slide 14 Kuldga Library- location Screenshot taken from: https://www.google.pl/maps/dir/Kuld%C4%ABga/Kuld%C4%ABga,+Kuld%C4%ABgas+pils%C4%93ta,+Latvijas+Republika/@57.34425 99,24.7001912,7z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x46efda7010232137:0x846e381e935d7637!2m2!1d21.9615079!2d56.9688139 !1m5!1m1!1s0x46efda7010232137:0x846e381e935d7637!2m2!1d21.9615079!2d56.9688139?hl=lv Slide 15 Kuldga Library: The total floor space: 1952.82m 2 Total number of users: 3478 Total number of units: 52646 The former synagogue house of prayers; The library is composed of three building complex The number of digitized documents: 621(3 digital collections) Integrated Library Information System: ALISE Offered services: acces to 7 subscribed data bases; trainings and consultations ; interlibrary loan; international-interlibrary loan; printers; scanners; exhibitions; events; access for disabled persons; reference work; workshops; document binding and laminating; electronic delivery of documents; tours; Slide 16 Book catalogue of three districts: Screenshot taken form: http://kuldiga.biblioteka.lv/Alise/en/search.aspx?q=library&language=&materialType=&year=&c=1&c=2 Slide 17 Valmiera Integrated Library (Valmieras integrt bibliotka) Image available at: http://www.biblioteka.lv/libraries/valmieras-biblioteka/default.aspx Slide 18 Valmiera Integrated Library Screenshot taken from: https://www.google.pl/maps/dir/Valmiera/Valmiera,+Latvijas+Republika/@57.0637385,23.7485412,7z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5! 1m1!1s0x46ebee832598c807:0x400cfcd68f30400!2m2!1d25.4263618!2d57.5384659!1m5!1m1!1s0x46ebee832598c807:0x400 cfcd68f30400!2m2!1d25.4263618!2d57.5384659?hl=lv Slide 19