September 15, 1922 by the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars was established in Belarus National Library (Minsk), a photo which you can see below.She was in a state university, but served as the main reading room of the Republican.Its first leader was appointed Joseph Bentsianovich Simanovskiy who spent almost forty years the director.
development in the 20-ies
During formation of a library in Minsk (National) contained only 60 thousand copies of books.They used 1.1 thousand. Readers.The first building, which belonged to her, was the Jubilee house, located on the street Zakharyevskaya.In 1926, the number of books in the library grew to 300 thousand, representing the largest collection in different areas of knowledge, especially in belorusovedcheskoy topic.The most frequent visitors were academics Byelorussian SSR, members of various organizations (party, government, public).Thus, the National Library in Minsk took an active part in the cultural and national formation, Belarusization processes and structure formation of the state.All this required a change in status.In Vitebsk, Gomel, Mogilev and Minsk regional branches were opened, who organized large public library system in Belarus.In the future, based on them they formed the government and regional educational institutions.
Formation in the 30s
When the library was ten years old, she was named after Lenin and given a new building.In it the next 70 years she operated.Then, in the building of institutions formed Bibliographical Institute.
development in the 40-ies
In early 1941, the number of copies increased to 2 million volumes, and the number of users amounted to 15 thousand people.World wave passed over the USSR.I was no exception and Minsk.The National Library, which will be submitted to the address below, has suspended its work in connection with the fighting.During the war it was practically destroyed.Of all copies managed to save only 320 thousand.Furthermore, special equipment has been destroyed.The building is preserved only partially.State Library had to be created anew.In the spring of 1945 have been taken out of the book partly found in Poland, Hungary, Germany and Czechoslovakia, and in 1947 the number of copies has reached a level that was before the war.
Activity in the 50-80-ies
During this period, the library fund increased significantly, increased the number of readers.Moreover, in these years, we have developed international connections, there were organizational changes, new features.In 1962, the library was given a new building, located on Kirov Street.I decided lack of room to work with the visitors and the storage of books.On the 50th anniversary of the Library of Minsk (National) was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, which is the highest award of public and state the nature of the Soviet state.
development in the 90s
After Belarus gained independence and received state sovereignty, the institution became the main library system in the country.The status change, increasing the importance of cultural and social formation of the Belarusian nation and it has led to the renaming of the reading rooms.In 1992, it officially became known as the National.After that, it took a new room.There was a contest for the best architectural building option.His winner was a project MK Vinogradov and Vladimir Kramarenko, who were able to provide a unique combination of functionality and performance - "Belarusian Diamond knowledge."
Getting 2000s
President of Belarus 7 March 2002 signed a decree, which allowed the construction of a new building for the National Library of the State.Laying the foundation of the building project took place on 1 November this year.The new building has all the conditions for storage of original copies of the book filled with profound wisdom of civilization, equipped with 20 reading rooms.They differ on certain principles: the reader is taken into account the level of education, field of study, the type of documents.These rooms are located on three floors and can accommodate up to two thousand visitors.
There are chairs for the issuance of electronic documentation, the newest equipment, with which you can copy, scan and print.Some places for visitors are equipped with computers.Reading rooms differ increased comfort.People with disabilities are provided all the necessary conditions.Windows rooms are large and bright and offer a wonderful view.The podium placed economic, administrative and industrial premises, conference hall, equipped with 490 people.Library of Minsk - the national knowledge base, a valuable object of cultural heritage of all the people of the country.These include, in particular, storage, accumulation and provide for the use of universal inventory documents.They reflect human knowledge and heritage of the country belong to Belarus.
Modernity
Currently, the library in Minsk - a national landmark, is able to meet all the needs of the public in obtaining information.With the development of modern technologies equipping libraries is improving.Store not only electronic but also the printing of the document.This will help to preserve the cultural values for future generations.
Modern Library is an information center that promotes the development and rational use of resources of this area in all sectors of public life.Also, the National Library (Minsk), the official website which (www.nlb.by) contains all the necessary information on the establishment, functions as a social cultural center, having the opportunity to offer its guests numerous services.On one of the pages on the Internet institutions visitors are invited to a virtual tour of the National Library (Minsk).Guests can enjoy the reading rooms, book archive features of the building, the history of the organization.Moreover, the visitor has the opportunity to look at everything as it happens in reality.To better examine the details, you can zoom in.Using the mouse and keyboard, easy to manage spatial image.National Library of Belarus is located at the address: Minsk, Independence Avenue, d. 116.
