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THE LIBRARY BUILDS BRIDGES
M.I.Rudomino All Russia State Library for Foreign Literature.
Dr. Ekaterina U. GENIEVADirector General
Library as a Bridge between the Countries.
Foreign Cultural Centers as Part of the Library
12 Centers, located in our Library, allow the patrons to have access to:
1. Special databases and periodicals
2. More varied language courses3. Most recent information on
culture, politics, economy and education of each country
4. Landing facilities of the Centers5. Studying applied arts of the
country like ikebana, origami, folk dance etc
6. Educational and professional orientation resources
The British Council
French Cultural Institute
American Center
Japan Foundation
Azerbaijan Cultural Center-the first center from CIS countries
Bulgarian Institute of Culture –the first center from Eastern Europe
Bridges between Nationalities and Religions
Institute for Tolerance
Launching the Centers for Tolerance in regional libraries and colleges Book project for children “Other, others, about others” International Day for Tolerance - 16th of November – in Russian libraries
Bridges between National Literatures
Institute of Literary Translation Literary translation as an
instrument and catalyst of mutual understanding
Library for Foreign Literature as co-founder and home organization for Institute of Literary Translation
Institute of Literary Translation as a model of inter-institutional cooperation of cultural, educational and governmental bodies
Activities of the Institute of Literary Translation
Annual International Congress of Literary Translators
Workshops and master classes for young literary translators in “Valentinovka” educational center of the Library for Foreign Literature
National Prize for the best literary translation of Russian literature into foreign languages
Publication and presentation of bilingual editions
Big Read projects
Promote reading, world literary heritage, modern literature
Developed from bilateral international project with Chicago Public Library “One Book – Two Cities”
Being implemented in 20 regions of Russia
Bridges between Cultural Institutions of Various Countries
Professional Long-life Learning Programs for Librarians
Cooperation agreements with national libraries and library schools of 18 countries
Professional study tours for library and archive specialists
Rudomino Library School in Valentinovka Center outside Moscow
Promoting participation in international professional institutions
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA):
1. Membership in Standing Committees of IFLA sections, spreading information about IFLA among regional library communities.
2. House for IFLA Regional Preservation and Conservation Office for CIS countries.
3. Since 1990 – facilitator of Russian regional delegations for IFLA Annual Congresses.
And finally:The Library builds bridges between
PEOPLE
The database of our partners comprises more then 200 institutions and 1200 individuals from 32 countries.
Our employees stay with the Library in average for 15 years, forming a responsive, responsible and friendly community
Personal connections and sharing of experience creates special environment between people, institutions and countries, changing the world for good.
THANK YOU
Looking forward to seeing you in Moscow