Our library today
The Komi National Library is a major institution of culture in the Northwest of Russia operating as a multi-functional information hub. It serves as:
- a center for reading culture and local history information. In 2014, the library established the Museum of Reading Culture of the Komi Republic;
- an access point to electronic resources;
- a center for socially significant information. The library provides counseling in environmental and legal issues, intellectual property rights and entrepreneurship;
- a methodology center for 323 municipal libraries of the republic, assisting the librarians in their professional growth;
- a platform for communication, creativity and idea sharing. The library hosts 12 recreational clubs and interest groups, holds exhibitions, concerts and book fairs and organizes family-friendly Sunday programs;
- an accessible environment for patrons with special needs.
Other popular customer-driven services include printing, scanning and photocopying, assistance in compiling reading and reference lists for research and education, training in data searching skills, citation and referencing styles. Facts and figures
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The library holdings contain the total of 880,000 items
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The electronic catalogue comprises 4 million records
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153 thousand visitors come to the library annually (as of 2020)
- 20,000 patrons (as of 1st January 2021)
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In 2017, the library celebrated 180 years since its foundation
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