All-Russian Library Day, annually on May 27, is also a professional holiday of Russian librarians. This professional holiday was established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin No. 539 of May 27, 1995 “On the establishment of an all-Russian day of libraries.” The Decree states: “Taking into account the great contribution of Russian libraries to the development of domestic education, science and culture and the need to further enhance their role in the life of society, I decree: 1. Establish an all-Russian Library Day and celebrate it on May 27, coinciding this date with the founding day in 1795 the year of the first state public library of Russia - the Imperial Public Library, now the Russian National Library.
2. The Government of the Russian Federation, executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, local governments should recommend holding events within the framework of Library Day aimed at increasing the role of books in the socio-political and historical-cultural life of the population of the Russian Federation, as well as solving problems associated with development of libraries." It is believed that the very first library in Rus' was founded by Yaroslav the Wise in 1037 at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, and, as mentioned above, the first state public library was opened in 1795 in St. Petersburg. In Moscow, the first free public library opened in 1862. After the establishment of Soviet power in the country, in 1918 the Council of People's Commissars issued a decree “On the protection of libraries and book depositories of the RSFSR,” which marked the beginning of the nationalization of libraries. Home libraries with a volume of over 500 books were subject to requisition. The ideologist of book nationalization was N.K. Krupskaya. In Soviet times, libraries enjoyed great “popularity”, since only there one could find new publications (and in general the widest list of publications), necessary information for students and schoolchildren, books to read...
In modern Russia there are more than 150 thousand libraries, which employ thousands of qualified librarians. National and federal libraries are among the world's information giants and contain multimillion-dollar book collections. And, of course, the largest public library in our country is the Russian State Library, located in Moscow. This is the national library of the Russian Federation, and the largest public library not only in Russia, but also one of the largest libraries in the world. However, in the present era of the Internet, printed publications are increasingly fading into the background, giving way to electronic analogues. Moreover, the funding of regional libraries leaves much to be desired, and people’s interest in visiting these institutions is also low. But despite all this, libraries remain much more than just repositories of books. There is a special atmosphere of knowledge and wisdom here, and, by the way, only in libraries can you find books that have no analogues, and no Internet can replace them. Therefore, one of the main tasks of today's holiday is to celebrate the great contribution of libraries to the development of culture, science and education, their most important role in the life of society. In this regard, in libraries, reading rooms and other educational institutions, various events are held on this day aimed at attracting new readers and increasing the role of books in people's lives. And, of course, on this day all library workers accept congratulations on their professional holiday. It is difficult to navigate the huge flow of literature published today, and a librarian who knows the book collection well can always give advice on where to find the answer to a question of interest.
Congratulations on your professional holiday, All-Russian Library Day! Let the contribution to the development of science, culture and education be gratefully appreciated by society, let the popularity grow, and the need for a role in the consciousness of modernity intensifies. Thank you to the employees for their careful storage and attitude towards the storehouse of knowledge, an inexhaustible source of enlightenment, the kingdom of wisdom. I wish that in the age of rapid flow of information, every person has time for a classic pleasant pastime with a book in his hands.
The holiday is called differently: Library Day or Librarian's Day.
Librarian's Day is about respect for the profession and recognition of its importance. Congratulations are accepted by people working in this field.
This is also a holiday for the entire “reading” population of the country who visits libraries.
Of course, it is important to know the history of the holiday, how to celebrate it, what gift to give to a loved one or work colleague.
This day helps to strengthen and expand the spiritual heritage of all eras and times.
Importance of Libraries
A book is concentrated wisdom, a teacher who does not require gratitude.
Together with the heroes of the works, you experience joy and sorrow, fight, love, believe, hope.
After reading a book, you understand yourself better; it is your interlocutor and friend. The term library is translated from Greek as “a place where books are stored.”
Today Russia is one of the most reading countries, with more than 150,000 libraries. Visitors will always be informed by knowledgeable, experienced staff.
Public libraries, as well as private collections of books, make up the country's book treasury.
This holiday is not only for workers in this field: librarians, bibliographers, bibliographers, but also for those who are frequent visitors to libraries and love to read books.
The librarian develops the area of spiritual culture. It is not always easy to understand the vast flow of information and books published today.
A librarian comes to the rescue. He is familiar with the book collection and will be able to advise, prompt, and answer an exciting question.
New times present new ways of existence. Modern libraries are being modernized to include microfilms, transparencies, video and audio cassettes, and electronic documents.
Today, libraries are equipped with modern office equipment.
Libraries have existed for a long time, but their popularity came after the population became literate.
People became interested in reading books, and therefore in libraries, from the moment when school education was made compulsory in Soviet times.
They supplied the population with books; a person does not need to buy a book, he just needs to go to the library and choose the work he likes.
In Russia, the holiday was approved by the President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin. In 1995, according to Decree No. 539 “On the establishment of an all-Russian library day.” The celebration date is set for May 27.
History of libraries
The first books date back to the Sumerian period. They were clay tablets.
They were stored in clay jugs, standing on shelves, which were “signed” with small clay tablets, informing about the branch of knowledge of the first “books”.
The funds were protected in the spirit of those ancient times. The inscription in the first library said that the wrath of the gods would fall on the person who dared to take away the table.
The Arab Caliphate had great respect for libraries, calling them “houses of wisdom.”
Before crossing the threshold of the library, a person approached the source located at the entrance and performed ablution. Visitors anointed themselves directly on the floor covered with carpets.
The title of the largest library of antiquity is rightfully given to Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BC.
A part of the complex was allocated for it, which included botanical and zoological gardens, an observatory, living quarters, reading rooms and, finally, the library itself, consisting of 700 thousand documents and 200 thousand papyri.
The first library in Rus' was founded in 1037 by Yaroslav the Wise at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
If you go back into the past of Russia and look into the medieval monastery library, you can see workshops where manuscripts were copied - church scriptures or works of antiquity.
The process was extremely labor-intensive, books were expensive, so in libraries they were chained to shelves.
Fun fact
There is such a practice - mobile library points. This applies to remote areas and a certain group of citizens: the disabled, the elderly.
Buses and vans are used for transportation, and in Zimbabwe donkeys are used for these purposes.
How to celebrate Librarian's Day
This day is celebrated at work, with colleagues, and among loved ones. The holiday will be fun and will be remembered for a long time if you prepare a thoughtful scenario that includes cheerful banquets, concerts, competitions, songs, dances, and congratulatory poems.
This is not only a holiday, but also a moment when pressing issues are voiced and problems related to the activities of libraries are solved.
When is the holiday celebrated in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus?
It was on May 27 that Catherine II, Empress of All Rus', with an imperious hand signed the document on the creation of the Imperial Public Library. Today it is called the Russian National Library and is considered one of the largest in the world.
The CIS countries continue to celebrate Librarian's Day. Each country chose its own date for the celebration.
For example, Ukraine celebrates September 30, and the Republic of Belarus – September 15 (the date was chosen due to the fact that the National Library was founded in the country on the same day in 1922).
What to give for Librarian's Day
A gift to a librarian should emphasize the importance of the profession. If you congratulate a woman, then you should remember that regardless of her field of activity, she belongs to the fair half who loves cute trinkets.
Choose a tasteful souvenir for her - a mirror in a luxurious frame or a box, a case for a mobile phone, decorated with stones and beads. A bouquet of flowers will enhance the impression of any gift.
On May 27, librarians who preserve cultural heritage and inform the population about it deserve the most sincere wishes.
Express your affection for a person in this profession with an original gift that will delight him. Let his soul be filled with joy and warmth.
There is a legend about the Liberia of Ivan the Terrible - a unique collection of works.
Give a painted mouse as a gift; the gift will be useful both at home and at work. An original and exquisite gift would be, for example, a crystal painting that will delight a person working in the field of spiritual values.
A bright, cozy hammock will allow you to enjoy reading a book in the fresh air. The main thing is, when choosing a gift, do not forget that a librarian is just a woman.
Who loves and knows the works of Russian and world classics more than a librarian? The librarian will be glad to receive a portrait of his favorite poet or writer.
It would be appropriate to present a portrait of Catherine II as the founder of the first library in Russia.
Conclusion
The day emphasizes the importance of this profession and the libraries themselves for introducing the people of the country to the eternal and unshakable spiritual heritage.
A librarian who carefully treats the material entrusted to him preserves the heritage of the nation, the fruits of human genius, concentrated in book publications.
With the advent of network technologies, libraries are losing their former power. Any book can be downloaded from the Internet. It seems that libraries are becoming obsolete. But reality gives a slightly different picture; the electronic version of books is not suitable for everyone. Modern libraries are equipped with the latest technologies.
People do not stop visiting their usual book abode. The largest libraries are still in demand and loved by the people today.
All-Russian Library Day is a professional holiday for library workers. Everyone associated with these institutions has something to do with the holiday: their employees, support staff. Archives workers, teachers, and students of specialized educational institutions consider him theirs. All those who have received appropriate education, their relatives, acquaintances, friends and close people take part in the event.
In Russia, the All-Russian Library Day in 2020 is celebrated on May 27 and is held at the official level 26 times.
Significance: the holiday is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Imperial Public Library.
The holiday is marked by ceremonial events at which library workers accept congratulations. Distinguished employees are awarded certificates and bonuses. Library teams organize feasts and field trips.
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history of the holiday
The modern custom of celebrating Librarian's Day in Russia dates back to May 27, 1995. The presidential decree fixed the date in the list of memorable events of the state. It is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Imperial Public Library in 1795. The event was established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 27, 1995 “On the establishment of an all-Russian Library Day.” The document was signed by B. Yeltsin.
This establishment was the first of its kind. A wide range of residents had access to its storage facilities. The document by the first person of the Russian state recommends that authorities and local governments carry out activities aimed at supporting and popularizing libraries. They should pay attention to the role of books in the processes of development of society, science, and culture. Celebrations are widespread only in a professional environment.
Holiday traditions
Librarian's Day 2020 in the Russian Federation is marked by feasts among colleagues, relatives, friends, acquaintances and close people. Congratulations, wishes for health and success are heard, toasts end with the clink of glasses. Those gathered at the event discuss news, tell stories from life, everyday work, share impressions and plans for the future. The management gives speeches and issues certificates of honor as a token of gratitude for their work. Valuable gifts are presented, one of the most desired and widespread of which are rare books.
On this day it is customary to attend cultural events: concerts of dance and song groups, film screenings, performances, exhibitions. Another popular tradition is going out into nature. Here, meals are prepared over an open fire and leisure activities are held in the open air. Often, news releases from radio and television stations talk about the memorable date, and broadcast programs dedicated to the profession and related topics. All-Russian Library Day is a tribute and recognition of the importance of the work of all who devote themselves to the industry.
Daily task
Make a list of books you plan to read during the year. Then go to the library and pick up the book that is number one on your list.
Toasts
“Dear librarians and simply connoisseurs of literature, we congratulate you on All-Russian Library Day. Thanks to these institutions, the connection between man and book is still alive, although it is being replaced by modern technology. We wish that more and more people visit reading rooms and get subscription cards in libraries. Support domestic authors and get to know foreign ones. Remember that a book is the best interlocutor, adviser and friend.”
“Dear and dear library employees, writers, poets and all book lovers! We are happy to congratulate you on All-Russian Library Day today! We wish everyone interesting discoveries, useful knowledge, and wonderful events in life. Let amazingly interesting and exciting novels, poems, instructive stories, beautiful poems and works of art by wonderful authors always and everywhere be your constant companions.”
“The librarian is the keeper of the book temple. You protect the knowledge accumulated over centuries. We can find ancient books in your file cabinets. Allow me to congratulate you on this holiday from the bottom of my heart. May your whole life be cheerful, bright and full. Never be discouraged, never lose heart. May the path you choose be straight and clear, may your work bring only inspiration. Happiness, peace, kindness and smiles to you.
Present
Gift Certificate. A gift certificate to a bookstore will serve as a pleasant present that will allow you to choose a book that you like.
Subscribe to the magazine. An annual subscription to your favorite magazine or newspaper will be a thematic and practical gift.
Notebook. A personalized notebook in leather binding will be an original gift that will allow you to take notes and keep the necessary notes at hand.
Competitions
Literary crocodile
Before the competition, it is necessary to prepare in advance forfeits with the names of famous literary characters: Anna Karenina, Eugene Onegin, Harry Potter, Quasimodo and others. The first participant in the competition chooses a forfeit at random and, without words, tries to portray the hidden character. Whoever is the first to correctly name the hero is the next to enter the game.
Write your story
The presenter makes a wish for some famous fairy tale. For example, “Little Red Riding Hood” or “Kolobok”. Then the participants of the competition are given literary genres: detective, comedy, drama, horror, epic. Then each contestant must retell the fairy tale in accordance with the chosen style. The most resourceful storyteller wins.
Alphabet
All guests of the competition can take part in the competition. The presenter gives the task to come up with a congratulation in alphabetical order. Each participant speaks a short phrase that begins with the corresponding letter of the alphabet.
- The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, which houses 75 million different titles of books, including audio and video recordings, photographs.
- Biblical kleptomania is a disease characterized by an excessive love of books and the desire to appropriate library copies. Stephen Bloomberg, who suffered from this disease, stole about 23 thousand books from 268 libraries around the world.
- The most frequently stolen public library is the Guinness Book of Records.
- The Harvard University library has a collection of books made from human skin.
- In medieval Europe, in public libraries, books were attached to the shelves using chains. The length of the chain made it possible to remove the book from the shelf and read it, but did not allow it to be taken outside the building. This rule was due to the high cost of books.
- In the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, there was a rule according to which all ships that entered the port were required to hand over the books on board for copying.
About the profession
The volume of knowledge created by humanity in its life activity grows every year. One of the most common storage media for centuries has been paper. For their universal access, special institutions have been created - libraries.
Specialists provide services to readers who wish to obtain or use in their activities the knowledge contained in the library collections. Employees ensure proper storage, accounting and replenishment of the institution’s property. Establishments can have a social and industry orientation. The latter refers to a highly specialized area of interest to a certain range of professions.
One becomes a librarian after receiving a specialized education at a secondary or higher educational institution. It acquires the necessary knowledge to conduct further activities. These include the ability to work not only with material assets, but also with electronic databases, catalogs, and accounting automation tools.
This holiday in other countries
Many countries around the world celebrate World Library Day on the last Monday of October.
It is rightfully the professional holiday of Russian librarians - Librarian's Day. This professional holiday was established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation B.N. Yeltsin No. 539 of May 27, 1995 “On the establishment of an all-Russian day of libraries.”
The Decree states:
“Taking into account the great contribution of Russian libraries to the development of domestic education, science and culture and the need to further enhance their role in the life of society, I decree:
1. Establish an all-Russian Library Day and celebrate it on May 27, coinciding this date with the founding day in 1795 of the first state public library in Russia - the Imperial Public Library, now the Russian National Library.
2. The Government of the Russian Federation, executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, local governments should recommend holding events within the framework of Library Day aimed at increasing the role of books in the socio-political and historical-cultural life of the population of the Russian Federation, as well as solving problems associated with development of libraries."
It is believed that the very first library in Rus' was founded by Yaroslav the Wise in 1037 at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, and, as mentioned above, the first state public library was opened in 1795 in St. Petersburg. In Moscow, the first free public library opened in 1862.
After the establishment of Soviet power in the country, in 1918 the Council of People's Commissars issued a decree “On the protection of libraries and book depositories of the RSFSR,” which marked the beginning of the nationalization of libraries. Home libraries with a volume of over 500 books were subject to requisition. The ideologist of book nationalization was N.K. Krupskaya.
In Soviet times, libraries enjoyed great “popularity”, since only there one could find new publications (and in general the widest list of publications), necessary information for students and schoolchildren, books to read...
Main reading room of the State Public Historical Library of Russia (“Istorichki”)
In modern Russia there are more than 150 thousand libraries, which employ thousands of qualified librarians. National and federal libraries are among the world's information giants and contain multimillion-dollar book collections. And, of course, the largest public library in our country is the Russian State Library, located in Moscow. This is the national library of the Russian Federation, and the largest public library not only in Russia, but also one of the largest libraries in the world.
However, in the present era of the Internet, printed publications are increasingly fading into the background, giving way to electronic analogues. Moreover, the funding of regional libraries leaves much to be desired, and people’s interest in visiting these institutions is also low. But despite all this, libraries remain much more than just repositories of books. There is a special atmosphere of knowledge and wisdom here, and, by the way, only in libraries can you find books that have no analogues, and no Internet can replace them.
Therefore, one of the main tasks of today's holiday is to celebrate the great contribution of libraries to the development of culture, science and education, their most important role in the life of society. In this regard, in libraries, reading rooms and other educational institutions, various events are held on this day aimed at attracting new readers and increasing the role of books in people's lives.
And, of course, on this day all library workers accept congratulations on their professional holiday. After all, from century to century the librarian has occupied, and will continue to occupy, an important place in public life, since he works in the field of intellectual culture. Sometimes it is difficult to navigate the huge flow of literature published today, and a qualified librarian who knows the book collection well can always give advice on where to find the answer to a question of interest. And today’s holiday is also a recognition of the importance of this profession.
Mysterious, beautiful and great
The wonderful world of books, scented with secrets,
And there are few people in the world,
Who was not included in the library arch.
Both old and young select literature.
There is silence and a special spirit hovers here.
Among file cabinets and thousands of covers
The librarian will help you figure it out.
The line between the present and the past is so thin,
And someone’s thoughts come to us from afar.
You can't do without a book,
So happy library day to all of you, friends!