2022

Visit of representatives of the Bulgarian National Library to the Albanian National Library in Tirana

Overview

Representatives of the two institutions, led by the respective library directors exchanged good practices on conservation and digitization of library artefacts and shared common challenges and good practices. The initiative “Cultural corners”, run in the National Library of Bulgaria, was explained in detail.

The signature travel Exhibition, available in English “Books, directions, audiences”, including images and information about some of the most valuable artefacts available in the National Library of Bulgaria, was presented in the premises of the National Library of Albania.

The two library directors signed a Momorandum of Understanding between the two National Libraries to make the cooperation official.

 

Associate professor Krasimira Aleksandrova, Director of the National Library st. St. Cyril and Methodius, Mr. Piro Misha, Director of the National Library of Albania. Both directors are signing a Memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.
Associate professor Krasimira Aleksandrova, Director of the National Library st. St. Cyril and Methodius, and Mr. Piro Misha, Director of the National Library of Albania. Both directors are signing a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.
Mrs. Meri Kumbe, Deputy Minister of Culture of Albania, Mr. Piro Misha, Director of the National Library of Albania, Associate professor Krasimira Aleksandrova, Director of the National Library st. St. Cyril and Methodius and Translator
Mrs. Meri Kumbe, Deputy Minister of Culture of Albania, Mr. Piro Misha, Director of the National Library of Albania, Associate professor Krasimira Aleksandrova, Director of the National Library st. St. Cyril and Methodius and translator
Press conference of the opening of the Exhibition Books, Directions, Audiences. Representatives of the Bulgarian embassy, Bulgarian diaspora in Albania, Albanian citizens and media
Press conference of the opening of the exhibition “Books, Directions, Audiences”. Representatives of the Bulgarian embassy, Bulgarian diaspora in Albania, Albanian citizens and media

Aims and objectives of the project

The purpose of this visit was to exchange good practices and to foster mutual cooperation between the Bulgarian National Library and the Albanian National Library.

Outcomes of the project

– exchange of good practices

– Presented exhibition

– Signed Memorandum of Understanding

– Structured the future establishment of Albanian corner in the National library St. St. Cyril and Methodius

Associate professor Krasimira Aleksandrova, Director of the National Library st. St. Cyril and Methodius with guests of the Exhibition "Books, Directions, Audiences"
Associate professor Krasimira Aleksandrova, Director of the National Library st. St. Cyril and Methodius with guests of the exhibition “Books, Directions, Audiences”
Guests of the Exhibition
Guests of the exhibition