CONCEPT
Development of the Crimean Republic institution
I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library
(2011-2015)
Development of the Crimean Republic institution
I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library
(2011-2015)
Simferopol, 2011
Contents
Introduction ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .3-9
The mission of the library .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3
General Characteristics ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3
The main conceptual provisions ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 9-10
General Characteristics ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3
The main conceptual provisions ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 9-10
Principles of activity ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... .... .9
Aims and objectives of the library ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ...10
The main directions of development .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .11
Mechanism and stages of implementation of the Concept .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 16
Risks .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 17
Expected Results ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 18
Appendix 1. Legal documents defining the legal framework of the Concept ... ... ... ... .26
Aims and objectives of the library ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ...10
The main directions of development .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .11
Mechanism and stages of implementation of the Concept .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 16
Risks .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 17
Expected Results ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 18
Appendix 1. Legal documents defining the legal framework of the Concept ... ... ... ... .26
Appendix 2. About the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library bibliography
Appendix 3. Development of the Program of the Crimean Republic institution I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library for 2011-2015
Appendix 4. Dynamics of development of the library for 5 years
Appendix 4. Dynamics of development of the library for 5 years
Introduction
The I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library opened on September 24th, 1990, as a branch of the centralized library system of Simferopol. On December 16th, 1995, with active assistance from the Ministry of Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, it became an independent library, the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library.
The library is:
--an informational, cultural, and educational establishment; the central storehouse of publications, manuscripts and documents on Crimean Tatar language and literature in Crimean Tatar and other languages;
--a repository and the center of dissemination of knowledge about the Crimean Tatars, Karaims, Krymchaks, and other Turkic people and Muslim cultures;
--a scientific and methodological center to assist the work of the libraries of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Crimean Tatar users in the popularization of Crimean Tatar documents and the center for recommended bibliographies.
The Mission of the Library
The I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library is responsible for the preservation, growth, and transfer to present and future generations, of the intellectual wealth, native language, and culture of the Crimean Tatars.
The I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library:
- Creates the conditions for equal access to its resources and services for all residents of the Crimean peninsula to realize their rights of access to information, education and cultural benefits of the Crimean Tatars;
- Preserves the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatar people as part of the national cultural heritage of Ukraine for the benefit of present and future generations;
- Tends to be a leader in the development of modern professional standards, technologies and services.
- Creates the conditions for equal access to its resources and services for all residents of the Crimean peninsula to realize their rights of access to information, education and cultural benefits of the Crimean Tatars;
- Preserves the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatar people as part of the national cultural heritage of Ukraine for the benefit of present and future generations;
- Tends to be a leader in the development of modern professional standards, technologies and services.
General Characteristics
Libraries are a powerful resource for socio-economic and cultural development of the nation, a key institution in building the information society and a society based on knowledge. Furthermore, libraries unify and blend the social institutions that facilitate the transfer of historical memory from generation to generation and the reproduction of culture.
The State creates conditions for cultural development of Ukrainian citizens of all nationalities and promotes their involvement in the overall process of creating cultural values. Ukrainian citizens of all nationalities have the right to preserve, develop and promote their culture, language, traditions, customs and ceremonies and to form national cultural societies, centers, and institutions of culture. 1
The Autonomous Republic of Crimea institution, I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library, is the only library of its kind in the world and has the most complete collection of Tatar books in the world. A significant part of the book collection of the library is composed of unique, rare and valuable publications listed in the National Register. The general documentary collection of the library now has 35,000 documents. There are over 9000 items of literature on the Crimean Tatar population, 4500 items in Turkish and other foreign languages, and more than 2000 rare and valuable editions. Some of these rare editions are the single copy in Crimea, which imposes a special responsibility for their preservation for future generations.
Among the particularly valuable collections of the Library are: 61 volumes of photocopies of the Kadyaskersky books containing invaluable research material on the history, economics, law, social structure and demographic processes in the Crimean Khanate in the period from 1608 to 1780; microfilm collection of the newspaper Terdzhiman (Translator) published by I. Gasprinsky from 1883-1918; the magazine Alem nisvan (Woman's World); newspaper Millet (Nation) and Veta Khadimi (Servant of the Motherland), 1905-1908; lifetime editions of Ismail Bey Gasprinsky, Dzhafera Seydameta, Bekir Choban-Zade, Amet Ozenbashli, Asan Sabri Aivazova, Osman Akchokrakly, Shevki Bektore, Arslan Krichinsky, Eşref Shemyi-Zadeh and other prominent Crimean Tatar figures; Crimean Tatar books published in the Crimea until deportation 1944; sets of the journals Emel (from its publication in 1930 to present) and Kırıım (1918); periodicals of the Crimean Tatar Diaspora in Turkey and Romania (1957-1961); complete collection of the newspaper Lenin bayragy (Lenin's Banner)-- the only newspaper in the Crimean Tatar language which was published in Uzbekistan from 1957 to 1990; the magazine Yıldız (Star), 1976 -present.
A major role in shaping the collection of documents is provided by the Crimean Tatar Diaspora and the scientific community. During the existence of the library, the Crimean Tatar Diaspora has donated 3220 documents.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Arts in Crimea, the Russian State Library as a gift sent 2000 copies of Crimean Tatar documents, which are used for research and for the publication of new textbooks in the Crimean Tatar language. These books are included in the rare and valuable collection of the library.
Currently, work is continuing to search for Crimean Tatar manuscripts held in libraries, archives, and private collections around the world.
In 2000, the library created a section for archival and manuscript documents in its structure. Currently, the section has 450 documents which contain about 4000 items. These are the archives of prominent public and political figures, poets and writers, scientists, artists, and veterans of the Crimean Tatar national movement. The collection of archival documents represents a unique scientific value for researchers and academics.
On the basis of archival material, nine books have been published. Among the authors are Professor I. Karimov and Professor A. Emirova. The famous scientist W. Kurkchi compiled a phrasebook, and three other studies are forthcoming. Researchers, not only in Ukraine and Crimea, but also near and far abroad, use this sector.
Since 1996, the library has been a full-fledged member of the International Conference in Sudak: "Libraries and Associations in the Changing World: New Technologies and New Forms of Cooperation." Since 1997, the I. Gasprinsky Library has been a local co-organizer of this prestigious annual international library forum. As part of this conference, the I. Gasprinsky Library organizes and conducts seminars and a roundtable called "Libraries and Museums in the Turkic world: Priorities for Collaboration and Cooperation" for representatives from the libraries of Turkic-speaking countries and peoples.
From 1999 to 2003 the I. Gasprinsky Library organized in the Crimea an international conference held at the Library – “The Library as the Center of the Dialogue of Cultures in the Multiethnic Society.” Purpose of the conference was to create a scientific, theoretical and practical base for the maintenance and improvement of library and information services to the public in accordance with the new geo-political, ethnographic and political situation in the multinational regions. Proceedings of the conference were published in five issues of the scientific publication Library and Local History.
Through its publishing program, Source of Knowledge, the I. Gasprinsky Library has published 21 books.
Acknowledging the active role of the I. Gasprinsky Library in the preservation of Crimean Tatar cultural heritage, education, and dissemination of knowledge, international funds have provided financial assistance to the library. Library projects have been supported with the help of grants and assistance from the National Committee on Nationalities and Deported Citizens. Between 1997 and 2010, the library successfully implemented 32 projects. Revenue amounted to 778,637.44 UAH. In 2011, ten projects are planned from various charities.
Since 2010, the library has hosted a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine, Barbara Wieser. In June 2010 with financial support from the Peace Corps, the library successfully implemented the project, "Seminar for Librarians of Crimea to help in the preservation and revival of the Crimean Tatar language." The project conducted ten urban and regional workshops for the librarians of Crimea.
On the website of the library, Barbara Wieser writes a blog in English, where she describes the activities of the I. Gasprinsky Library.
The library building is an architectural monument from the XVI-XIX centuries. The oldest part of the library, on the south side, was built in the sixteenth century. The main building dates from the nineteenth century. Until 1910, this building housed Mekteb-Rushdi (secular school). The building is typical Old Crimea architecture-- single-story brick building with a pitched tiled roof. Under the building, there are vast vaulted cellars.
Due to insufficient funding from the state budget, the library is unable to fully carry out repair and restoration work on this architectural monument. A comprehensive restoration is needed with the restoration of lost elements and preservation of the original architectural forms, as well as bringing the building into compliance with the regulations on fire safety and sanitary-epidemiological requirements.
One of the priorities of the library is creating a more comfortable environment for users and the full satisfaction of their needs. Because of the extreme lack of space, the library has practically no possibility of increasing its book collection. Given these conditions, a Supreme Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Decree allocates 218,000 UAH to improve the logistics of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library "for the construction of housing and urban book storage subscription.” 2
The Concept of the Library will:
• define the objectives and direction of library development in the coming period and formulate the tasks for the further modernization of the internal organization and technological environment;
• present a modern image of the library environment;
• encourage the development of strategies for the expansion of the Crimean Tatar library structures and strategies for conservation of the cultural heritage, information and library services to the Crimean Tatar people.
• present a modern image of the library environment;
• encourage the development of strategies for the expansion of the Crimean Tatar library structures and strategies for conservation of the cultural heritage, information and library services to the Crimean Tatar people.
The Concept is based on the key documents that define the modern information, library and cultural policies at the national and regional level (Appendix 1).
Along with certain achievements in the field of library service to the Crimean Tatar population of the peninsula, there are a number of serious problems requiring urgent attention and specific measures. In this case, the libraries of the region can significantly increase their contributions to the revival, preservation and development of education, science and culture of Crimean Tatars.
Problem: Insufficient collections of Crimean Tatar documents in the libraries of Crimea.
Analysis of the current situation in the libraries of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea on Crimean Tatar language is characterized by the fact that the quantitative and qualitative composition of Tatar books in the library collections is still unsatisfactory. Lack of funding forces the library to conduct selective acquisitions, focusing primarily on demand. I. Gasprinsky Library seeks to track the publication of books in the native language and to ensure the allocation of a certain number of copies of each title of newly published books for the public libraries of the peninsula.3 The I. Gasprinsky Library has carried out a differential distribution of books based on the percentage of Crimean Tatar population in each district and city of Crimea and the network of libraries within them. During 1998-2010, the library distributed 43,711 copies, totaling 853,046 UAH. During the last 5 years (2005 - 2010), library collections of Crimean Tatar publications increased by 40%.
Despite some positive results, the book capital per inhabitant of the peninsula of the Crimean Tatar book collections of public libraries of the Crimea represents .3 books, while the total book capital per inhabitant of the peninsula is 5 books.
Despite some positive results, the book capital per inhabitant of the peninsula of the Crimean Tatar book collections of public libraries of the Crimea represents .3 books, while the total book capital per inhabitant of the peninsula is 5 books.
In the I. Gasprinsky Library, there is a marked accumulation of old and damaged documents. Their volume (on average about 10% of the library’s collection) continues to increase due to the critical state of repository, shortage of space and equipment, and inadequate staffing funds. The volume of decaying assets requires the development and implementation of effective ways to organize preservation. Addressing the conservation of rare and valuable Crimean Tatar library collections cannot be postponed for the future: the current underfunding of this sector will produce ten times more damage, financially and socially, in the near future.
Problem: The inability of computerization of Crimean Tatar libraries to keep pace with the modern world.
Problem: The inability of computerization of Crimean Tatar libraries to keep pace with the modern world.
The pace of computerization of Crimean Tatar libraries remains very low. Access to the Internet is mostly found only in republican and regional libraries. There is a lack of quality resources and local content on the Internet, and most of the Crimean Tatar population has not yet been prepared to use electronic media. The library has the opportunity to respond to existing needs in the creation of missing electronic resources and training in modern methods of internet navigation and information retrieval. The library is designed to provide equal and free access to information and cultural benefits to all categories of citizens.4 All of this creates the actual social role of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library.
Problem: The organization of library services to the Crimean Tatar population of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in places of their compact residence.
Problem: The organization of library services to the Crimean Tatar population of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in places of their compact residence.
In the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, there are about 300 new towns and residential areas densely populated by Crimean Tatars. The remoteness of these villages from the functioning of libraries, as well as the extremely poor road transport, makes it impossible to fully meet the library and information needs of the population. Of the total number of these towns and housing settlements in rural areas, the ten largest number 500 to 4000 residents, and there are five urban residential areas, each with a population between 1000 and 7000. In these villages and urban tracts, in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, there shall operate a public library, but due to lack of library funding from local budgets, the issue is not resolved. 5
Problem: Globalization blurs identity.
Problem: Globalization blurs identity.
Active development of the processes of globalization poses a threat of loss of national and cultural identity. In connection with this, there is an increased responsibility of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library to create, in an adequate amount of time, content on the Internet and the formation and dispersal of resources containing regional information on the Crimean Tatars. The library should enhance information support of the cultural, historical, and socio-economic development of the region; research and educational activities in the field of regional studies; and interest in the region’s past and present.
Problem: The poor state of the logistic base of the library.
Problem: The poor state of the logistic base of the library.
The library building does not meet modern requirements for service users and for collection storage. This leads to collection deterioration and makes the collections inaccessible to users and increases the number of refusals of requests for literature. The library has outdated equipment in virtually all fields of library activity and has no potential for climate control. As a result, there is a danger of the loss of national wealth.
The question of the place and role of I. Gasprinsky Library in the regional library and information system is of particular importance. Through the library, the executive authorities of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea exercise their authority to organize library services to the Crimean Tatar population.
As the Resource Base Library, the I. Gasprinsky Library should be structured to take into account the information needs of all inhabitants of the peninsula. The network of the Crimean Tatar Library structures of the region should be regarded as one of the key target audiences of the activities and services of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library.
All of the above makes it particularly urgent that this Concept, which will determine the development strategy of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library for the period from 2011 to 2015, is adopted.
Principles of Activity
The strategy of development of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library is based on the following principles:
• the principle of compliance with social and cultural processes aimed at reforming and modernizing the library service to the Crimean Tatar population of the peninsula.
• The principle of social orientation that promotes focus of library service to the Crimean Tatar population in the solution of social problems.
• The principle of an innovative approach that is essential in supporting and developing the library service to the Crimean Tatars, as its use implies an orientation to innovative solutions in all areas of the Concept.
• The principle of systems focuses on the existing system of a modern library with the elements of sustainability and self-development and provides a review of library service problems to the Crimean Tatar users in the context of relationship and interaction.
• The principle of scientific justification based on the analysis and objective assessment of the situation.
• The principle of openness in the development and decision-making in all areas of library services to Crimean Tatar users and the commitment to making this information available.
• The principle of progressivity and optimal decision-making on the choice of priorities in the development of library services for Crimean Tatar users.
• The principle of information availability and tolerance.
• The principle of rational use of human, logistical and financial resources.
• the principle of compliance with social and cultural processes aimed at reforming and modernizing the library service to the Crimean Tatar population of the peninsula.
• The principle of social orientation that promotes focus of library service to the Crimean Tatar population in the solution of social problems.
• The principle of an innovative approach that is essential in supporting and developing the library service to the Crimean Tatars, as its use implies an orientation to innovative solutions in all areas of the Concept.
• The principle of systems focuses on the existing system of a modern library with the elements of sustainability and self-development and provides a review of library service problems to the Crimean Tatar users in the context of relationship and interaction.
• The principle of scientific justification based on the analysis and objective assessment of the situation.
• The principle of openness in the development and decision-making in all areas of library services to Crimean Tatar users and the commitment to making this information available.
• The principle of progressivity and optimal decision-making on the choice of priorities in the development of library services for Crimean Tatar users.
• The principle of information availability and tolerance.
• The principle of rational use of human, logistical and financial resources.
Objectives and tasks of library development:
--Improvement of library services to the population of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea by strengthening the role of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library as a focal point for library service users in the Crimean Tatar regions and the modernization of technologies and working methods of the Crimean Tatar library structures.
To achieve this goal, defined objectives will allow I. Gasprinsky Library to accept the challenges of development and to respond to them adequately, thereby ensuring effective implementation of the library’s authority on the organization of library services to the Crimean Tatar population of the peninsula:
“The Library--the keeper of the memory of the Crimean Tatar people"-- the preservation and actualization of the unique historical, intellectual and spiritual experiences recorded in the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatars;6
“The Library electronic age” -- an intensive introduction of electronic technology and resources to achieve a rational combination of traditional and electronic library environment, technologies and services;7
“The Library--the keeper of the memory of the Crimean Tatar people"-- the preservation and actualization of the unique historical, intellectual and spiritual experiences recorded in the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatars;6
“The Library electronic age” -- an intensive introduction of electronic technology and resources to achieve a rational combination of traditional and electronic library environment, technologies and services;7
“The Library-- open space of knowledge, communication, creativity”—a focus on the needs of users and to create conditions for intellectual and aesthetic enrichment and personal fulfillment, the free exchange of views and ideas, and public dialogue; preservation of national traditions and enhancement of the national cultural heritage, promotion of the protection of cultural heritage.8
"A Library for the libraries of Crimea”-- organizational, methodological and resource provisions for the development of interaction between libraries in the region in terms of administrative reform, structural change and new information environments. The State creates conditions for professional creative activity aimed at developing a culture. 9
"The Library: center of cross cultural dialogue in a multi-ethnic society”—tolerance education.10
"Logistics development"--development of the material and technical base of the library.11
"A Library for the libraries of Crimea”-- organizational, methodological and resource provisions for the development of interaction between libraries in the region in terms of administrative reform, structural change and new information environments. The State creates conditions for professional creative activity aimed at developing a culture. 9
"The Library: center of cross cultural dialogue in a multi-ethnic society”—tolerance education.10
"Logistics development"--development of the material and technical base of the library.11
The main directions of development
1. “The Library –the keeper of the memory of the Crimean Tatar people "
Objective: Saving and updating the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatar people and providing access to local information.
Task 1. Preservation of rare and valuable documents in the library.
Contents of activity:
- Binding of periodicals for permanent storage
- Restoration of Old Books of the Crimean Tatars
- Digitization of the documents from the XVI - XX centuries.
- Equipment for special storage for rare and valuable books, which will support the standard storage mode.
Task 2. The inclusion of the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatar people in contemporary cultural, research and educational processes and in cyberspace.
Contents of activity:
- Research work in libraries, museums and archives of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Ukraine to identify rare Crimean Tatar books, catalog their descriptions, and obtain copies
- Formation of an electronic directory of local lore
- Development of local history content on the Internet
Task 3. Formation of the accounting and recording of the Crimean Tatar documents issued in the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Contents of activity:
- Annual catalog of Crimean Tatar books
- Chronicle of newspaper and magazine articles
Task 4. Development of local history
Contents of activity:
- Development of regulations and guidance materials for local history activity
- Establishment of local history research support and recommended bibliography
- Implementation of the publishing project "Bilgi chokragy" (Source of Knowledge), including the preparation and publication for the target audience of public, university and school libraries a series of Tatar books and electronic publications
- Development of methodology and bibliographic materials on local history activity
- Establishment of local history research support and recommended bibliography
Objective: Saving and updating the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatar people and providing access to local information.
Task 1. Preservation of rare and valuable documents in the library.
Contents of activity:
- Binding of periodicals for permanent storage
- Restoration of Old Books of the Crimean Tatars
- Digitization of the documents from the XVI - XX centuries.
- Equipment for special storage for rare and valuable books, which will support the standard storage mode.
Task 2. The inclusion of the documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatar people in contemporary cultural, research and educational processes and in cyberspace.
Contents of activity:
- Research work in libraries, museums and archives of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Ukraine to identify rare Crimean Tatar books, catalog their descriptions, and obtain copies
- Formation of an electronic directory of local lore
- Development of local history content on the Internet
Task 3. Formation of the accounting and recording of the Crimean Tatar documents issued in the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Contents of activity:
- Annual catalog of Crimean Tatar books
- Chronicle of newspaper and magazine articles
Task 4. Development of local history
Contents of activity:
- Development of regulations and guidance materials for local history activity
- Establishment of local history research support and recommended bibliography
- Implementation of the publishing project "Bilgi chokragy" (Source of Knowledge), including the preparation and publication for the target audience of public, university and school libraries a series of Tatar books and electronic publications
- Development of methodology and bibliographic materials on local history activity
- Establishment of local history research support and recommended bibliography
2. “The Library electronic age”
Objective: Create a library with a modern information and communication environment that provides quick and efficient search and retrieval of relevant information, regardless of its location.
Task 1. Increased access for library users to electronic information.
Contents of activity:
- Increase the quantity and expand the thematic composition of acquired electronic publications
- Study the market of electronic network resources, the selection of high quality resources of scientific and educational organization, and online access to them.
- Infrastructure development of user access to electronic resources in the library
Task 2. Create electronic information resources
Contents of activity:
- Create an electronic library. Creation of a digital library at I. Gasprinsky Library through the formation of a national library collection of electronic documents, and ensures their accessibility to all categories of users as a basis for the development of the Crimean Tatar cultural space and better international information exchange.
- Development of web resources
Task 3. Modernization of library technologies and automation of library management systems.
Contents of activity:
- Systematic upgrading of computers and software
- Modernization of the library’s telecommunications capacity
3. “The Library-- open space of knowledge, communication, creativity”
Objective: Creating a positive environment to generate new knowledge and fulfill the needs in reading, cultural growth and interpersonal communication
Task 1. Improving the user experience.
Contents of activity:
- Unification of service users in all subdivisions
- Implementation of quality standards for library services
Task 2. Creating a comfortable environment in the library
Contents of activity:
- Construction of new premises for the library
- Creation of a modern interior library design with zoned space for work and leisure
- Upgrade of furniture and equipment
Task 3. Effective use of electronic resources and library services
Contents of activity:
- Development of skills of library users to find information in an electronic environment
- Development of resources that provide users the confidence to navigate the electronic information space
Task 4. The development of libraries as a cultural center
Contents of activity:
- Organization of significant scientific, cultural and educational activities
- Promote the values of the Crimean Tatar books and reading in society
Task 5. Creating the conditions to encourage users with disabilities
Contents of activity:
- Creating an accessible environment: special equipment, adaptive software
- Information services for the disabled; the organization of services in remote areas via Internet
- Use of forms and methods of individual and mass work
- Cooperation with the Crimean ethnic public organization for the disabled
Task 6. Development of international relations with libraries
Contents of activity:
- Development of cooperation with libraries in the United States, Turkey, Poland, Romania, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and other major foreign countries
- Developing relationships with the Crimean Tatar Diaspora
- Development of cooperation with Sister Library in Bloomfield, Indiana, USA
- Developing relationships with international charities
Objective: Creating a positive environment to generate new knowledge and fulfill the needs in reading, cultural growth and interpersonal communication
Task 1. Improving the user experience.
Contents of activity:
- Unification of service users in all subdivisions
- Implementation of quality standards for library services
Task 2. Creating a comfortable environment in the library
Contents of activity:
- Construction of new premises for the library
- Creation of a modern interior library design with zoned space for work and leisure
- Upgrade of furniture and equipment
Task 3. Effective use of electronic resources and library services
Contents of activity:
- Development of skills of library users to find information in an electronic environment
- Development of resources that provide users the confidence to navigate the electronic information space
Task 4. The development of libraries as a cultural center
Contents of activity:
- Organization of significant scientific, cultural and educational activities
- Promote the values of the Crimean Tatar books and reading in society
Task 5. Creating the conditions to encourage users with disabilities
Contents of activity:
- Creating an accessible environment: special equipment, adaptive software
- Information services for the disabled; the organization of services in remote areas via Internet
- Use of forms and methods of individual and mass work
- Cooperation with the Crimean ethnic public organization for the disabled
Task 6. Development of international relations with libraries
Contents of activity:
- Development of cooperation with libraries in the United States, Turkey, Poland, Romania, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and other major foreign countries
- Developing relationships with the Crimean Tatar Diaspora
- Development of cooperation with Sister Library in Bloomfield, Indiana, USA
- Developing relationships with international charities
4. "A Library for the libraries of Crimea”
Objective: Development of library and information services for the Crimean Tatar population to conform to modern professional standards
Task 1. Organizational and methodological support of the Crimean Tatar library structure
Contents of activity:
- Constant monitoring of the Crimean Tatar libraries of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the preparation of analytical materials
- Create a system of measures to update professional knowledge of library staff and transfer innovative experience
- Provide ongoing methodological and practical assistance to libraries in Crimea on library and information services for the Crimean Tatar population
Task 2. Human resource development of the libraries of Crimea serving the Crimean Tatar population
Contents of activity:
- Training reserve librarian specialists
- Ensuring the quality of higher level training of Crimean Tatar libraries staff
- Use of active learning in the training of librarians to increase the level of general culture and knowledge
Objective: Development of library and information services for the Crimean Tatar population to conform to modern professional standards
Task 1. Organizational and methodological support of the Crimean Tatar library structure
Contents of activity:
- Constant monitoring of the Crimean Tatar libraries of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the preparation of analytical materials
- Create a system of measures to update professional knowledge of library staff and transfer innovative experience
- Provide ongoing methodological and practical assistance to libraries in Crimea on library and information services for the Crimean Tatar population
Task 2. Human resource development of the libraries of Crimea serving the Crimean Tatar population
Contents of activity:
- Training reserve librarian specialists
- Ensuring the quality of higher level training of Crimean Tatar libraries staff
- Use of active learning in the training of librarians to increase the level of general culture and knowledge
-Organization of Crimean Tatar national professional librarian competitions
5. "The Library: center of cross cultural dialogue in a multi-ethnic society”
Objective: Creating an environment of tolerance
Task 1. Information about existing library information materials on the subject
Contents of activity:
- The program of "Multinational Unity" is devoted to the individual peoples of the peninsula and is based on the principles of deference to history, culture, language, traditions and customs of different ethnic groups and provides for complex advocacy and intercultural education.
- "The people of the Crimea. Unity in diversity ": online journal
- Update recommendation indexes, book reviews, guidelines, work related games and trainings.
- The calendar of tolerance
Task 2. Developing cooperation with national/cultural societies of the peninsula
Contents of activity:
- Drafting of agreements on cooperation
- Carrying out various activities and joint celebrations
6. Logistics Development
Objective: To improve material/technical base of the library
Task 1. Construction and maintenance
Contents of activity:
- Construction of new premises for the book depository, exchange and reserve collections, and collections of rare and valuable books
- Overhaul of the library building
Task 2. Occupational safety and fire safety
Contents of activity:
- Information on occupational safety
- Fire-retardant treatment
- Energy supply renovation
Task 3. Creating a comfortable environment for library staff
Contents of activity:
- Acquisition of updated technology
- Acquisition of library furniture
- Creation of recreational areas
Task 1. Information about existing library information materials on the subject
Contents of activity:
- The program of "Multinational Unity" is devoted to the individual peoples of the peninsula and is based on the principles of deference to history, culture, language, traditions and customs of different ethnic groups and provides for complex advocacy and intercultural education.
- "The people of the Crimea. Unity in diversity ": online journal
- Update recommendation indexes, book reviews, guidelines, work related games and trainings.
- The calendar of tolerance
Task 2. Developing cooperation with national/cultural societies of the peninsula
Contents of activity:
- Drafting of agreements on cooperation
- Carrying out various activities and joint celebrations
6. Logistics Development
Objective: To improve material/technical base of the library
Task 1. Construction and maintenance
Contents of activity:
- Construction of new premises for the book depository, exchange and reserve collections, and collections of rare and valuable books
- Overhaul of the library building
Task 2. Occupational safety and fire safety
Contents of activity:
- Information on occupational safety
- Fire-retardant treatment
- Energy supply renovation
Task 3. Creating a comfortable environment for library staff
Contents of activity:
- Acquisition of updated technology
- Acquisition of library furniture
- Creation of recreational areas
Mechanisms and implementation phases of the Concept
Realization of the Concept is carried out in two stages.
January – June, 2011. While the Concept is finalized and approved, there will continue to be implementation of activities of targeted programs: "Program of legal education of the population of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, 2006-2010;" "National Program for work with gifted children and youth in 2008-2010;" "Program for the Endorsement of gender equality in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea for the period up to 2010;" " Socio-economic development of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, 2008-2012 to achieve the objectives and tasks of the Concept.”
The second stage (July 2011-2015) stipulates the implementation of the program "Development of I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library for 2011-2015."(Appendix 2)
The organizational, financial and legal mechanisms necessary to implement the Concept:
Organizational:
- Establishing a working group of representatives from libraries, government agencies, and the public for monitoring of the implementation of the Concept;
- Organization of temporary creative teams for individual projects, regular monitoring and evaluation of the Concept;
- Formation of additional staff training;
- Information security management for the implementation of the Concept;
- The presentation of the Concept, its progress and results.
- Establishing a working group of representatives from libraries, government agencies, and the public for monitoring of the implementation of the Concept;
- Organization of temporary creative teams for individual projects, regular monitoring and evaluation of the Concept;
- Formation of additional staff training;
- Information security management for the implementation of the Concept;
- The presentation of the Concept, its progress and results.
Financial:
- The current government funding of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library in accordance with the objectives of the Concept;
- Participation in state and national programs of social and cultural development;
- Promotion of projects funded by grants from charitable foundations;
- Attracting sponsorship funds to conduct activities and events that are of great public importance;
- The use of extra budgetary funds to strengthen the material base of the library, financial incentives and social development of the collective;
- Expenditure required to implement the Program is approximately 13,782.5 UAH, including 13,756.5 UAH from the national budget, and is updated annually taking into account the real possibilities of the state budget. When equipped with a library with modern facilities, the volume of extra budgetary funds to increase by 10-15%.
Legal:
- Development of local regulations for libraries
- Development of regulatory documents for the Crimean Tatar libraries of structural units (departments, sectors, season tickets, chairs)
- The current government funding of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library in accordance with the objectives of the Concept;
- Participation in state and national programs of social and cultural development;
- Promotion of projects funded by grants from charitable foundations;
- Attracting sponsorship funds to conduct activities and events that are of great public importance;
- The use of extra budgetary funds to strengthen the material base of the library, financial incentives and social development of the collective;
- Expenditure required to implement the Program is approximately 13,782.5 UAH, including 13,756.5 UAH from the national budget, and is updated annually taking into account the real possibilities of the state budget. When equipped with a library with modern facilities, the volume of extra budgetary funds to increase by 10-15%.
Legal:
- Development of local regulations for libraries
- Development of regulatory documents for the Crimean Tatar libraries of structural units (departments, sectors, season tickets, chairs)
Risks
Risks which will result if refusal to implement the Development Program "I. Gasprinsky Crimean-Tatar Library 2011 – 2015:"
- Transient loss of documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatars
- Irreversible digital gap with the world community, primarily in the areas of science and culture
- Destruction of library information services for the Crimean Tatar population while preserving the individual libraries in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
- Transient loss of documentary heritage of the Crimean Tatars
- Irreversible digital gap with the world community, primarily in the areas of science and culture
- Destruction of library information services for the Crimean Tatar population while preserving the individual libraries in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Risks associated with implementation of the Program:
- The stereotype of the library as a backward technological and organizational institution, incapable of fulfilling its mission in the new socio-economic conditions
- Lack of competent personnel, capable of carrying out the program implementations in the field.
- Long-term underfunding of the library will require major investments, including capital that may seem excessive to funding bodies
-Risks which are the result of force of nature: natural disasters, fires, earthquakes, war, weather conditions, strikes, civil unrest
- The stereotype of the library as a backward technological and organizational institution, incapable of fulfilling its mission in the new socio-economic conditions
- Lack of competent personnel, capable of carrying out the program implementations in the field.
- Long-term underfunding of the library will require major investments, including capital that may seem excessive to funding bodies
-Risks which are the result of force of nature: natural disasters, fires, earthquakes, war, weather conditions, strikes, civil unrest
Expected Results
As a result of the implementation of the Concept, the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library is raised to a new level of information resources and logistics adequate to the needs of modern society. The implementation of the Concept ensures maximum use of the building for its residents through the modernization of Crimean Tatar library structures in the region and equal opportunities for interaction between school, university and public libraries. The library will have more chances for partnership in addressing issues of library service to the Crimean Tatar population. Residents living in remote and rural communities will gain access to new information resources and services. Acquisition of innovative experience will be demanded of the professional library community of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Realization of the Concept enhances the prestige of the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library in Ukraine and on the international level.
The main results to be achieved from the directives of the Concept:
1. “The library –for the population of the peninsula"
- Reduce the number of failures for inhabitants of the peninsula when requesting documents from the I. Gasprinsky Library collections
- Reduce the number of failures for inhabitants of the peninsula when requesting documents from the I. Gasprinsky Library collections
- Information on new items will be available to users in a timely fashion
- Acquisition of a bookmobile to serve residents of remote communities
- Users will be able to obtain bibliographic references, to order documents, and extend their use through the website of the library
- Through the website, users will be able to access resources and library services around-the-clock
- Users will be able to obtain bibliographic references, to order documents, and extend their use through the website of the library
- Through the website, users will be able to access resources and library services around-the-clock
2. “The Library –the keeper of the memory of the Crimean Tatar people”
- Open a bookbinding and restoration workshop and set up a publishing center
- Will carry out restoration activities for 50% of the rare and valuable books
- The volume of electronic publications will increase at least twice
- Electronic copies of rare and valuable documents from the library, whose use is regulated by special requirements, will be made available
- There will be a record of works published in the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and regular release of the current bibliography of the Crimean Tatars
- Collections of the Crimean Tatar libraries will be augmented with new editions
- Materials will be collected in preparation for the publication of "History of the Crimean Tatar Crimean Libraries"
- Will carry out restoration activities for 50% of the rare and valuable books
- The volume of electronic publications will increase at least twice
- Electronic copies of rare and valuable documents from the library, whose use is regulated by special requirements, will be made available
- There will be a record of works published in the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and regular release of the current bibliography of the Crimean Tatars
- Collections of the Crimean Tatar libraries will be augmented with new editions
- Materials will be collected in preparation for the publication of "History of the Crimean Tatar Crimean Libraries"
3. “The Library electronic age”
- Will be a new service system, combining traditional and electronic technology
- Users will get access to more electronic information sources and will be confident to use them
- It will be easier and faster to search for information sources
- The amount of information available to users on the websites of libraries will increase
- Visitors will be able to work with the Library's electronic resources using personal portable devices
4. “The Library - open space of knowledge, communication, creativity "
- The internal environment of the library will be organized as a space for intellectual and aesthetic enrichment of the individual with exchange of views and ideas
- The number of resource users and library services will increase
- User-friendliness will be the main focus of service: staff attitudes, "friendliness" of search interfaces, simplicity and ease of navigation in information space of the library
- The library will be a comfortable and attractive place for residents and guests of Crimea
- Will be a new service system, combining traditional and electronic technology
- Users will get access to more electronic information sources and will be confident to use them
- It will be easier and faster to search for information sources
- The amount of information available to users on the websites of libraries will increase
- Visitors will be able to work with the Library's electronic resources using personal portable devices
4. “The Library - open space of knowledge, communication, creativity "
- The internal environment of the library will be organized as a space for intellectual and aesthetic enrichment of the individual with exchange of views and ideas
- The number of resource users and library services will increase
- User-friendliness will be the main focus of service: staff attitudes, "friendliness" of search interfaces, simplicity and ease of navigation in information space of the library
- The library will be a comfortable and attractive place for residents and guests of Crimea
5. "A Library for the libraries of the Crimea"
- The efficiency of library use and information resources on the peninsula will be improved
- Libraries of the Crimea will be given new opportunities for interaction with the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library in the organization of service to their users
- The Internet will be a single point of access to information resources and services of the Crimean Tatar Library structure
- Employees of libraries in Crimea will receive the necessary knowledge and skills in the new library information and communication technologies to serve Crimean Tatar users
- The efficiency of library use and information resources on the peninsula will be improved
- Libraries of the Crimea will be given new opportunities for interaction with the I. Gasprinsky Crimean Tatar Library in the organization of service to their users
- The Internet will be a single point of access to information resources and services of the Crimean Tatar Library structure
- Employees of libraries in Crimea will receive the necessary knowledge and skills in the new library information and communication technologies to serve Crimean Tatar users
6. "The Library as a center of cross cultural dialogue in a multi-ethnic society"
- Improved information about existing materials in the libraries on this subject (oral information, written information, the creation of bibliographies, directories, electronic directories and resources on the Internet)
- Conducting interviews, discussions and seminars for users
- Conducting methodological seminars and conferences for the exchange of new information and experience for the librarians of the Crimea
- Festivals and competitions among the Crimean Tatar Library structures for the identification, validation, and active use of best practices and methods of work with socially vulnerable groups of population
- Preparation of publications, both for professional printing and placing on library websites
- Creation of Crimean Tatar library based "sites" of cross cultural, interethnic dialogue, and the holding of mass events
- Methodical and practical help to libraries on the peninsula in the implementation of educational and outreach programs designed to promote tolerance
- Creation of a web-based magazine, "The People of Crimea: Unity in Diversity "
- Compilation of a “Calendar of Tolerance”
- Improved information about existing materials in the libraries on this subject (oral information, written information, the creation of bibliographies, directories, electronic directories and resources on the Internet)
- Conducting interviews, discussions and seminars for users
- Conducting methodological seminars and conferences for the exchange of new information and experience for the librarians of the Crimea
- Festivals and competitions among the Crimean Tatar Library structures for the identification, validation, and active use of best practices and methods of work with socially vulnerable groups of population
- Preparation of publications, both for professional printing and placing on library websites
- Creation of Crimean Tatar library based "sites" of cross cultural, interethnic dialogue, and the holding of mass events
- Methodical and practical help to libraries on the peninsula in the implementation of educational and outreach programs designed to promote tolerance
- Creation of a web-based magazine, "The People of Crimea: Unity in Diversity "
- Compilation of a “Calendar of Tolerance”
7. "Logistics Development”
- Will develop documentation for project estimate to construct a library book depository building
- Will develop documentation for project estimate to construct a library book depository building
- Repair of the roof of the library building
- Repair and beautify grounds of the library building
- Acquisition of library furniture
- Upgrading of computers
- Make library accessible for people with disabilities and use of special equipment
- Various activities concerned with occupational health and fire safety
- Repair and beautify grounds of the library building
- Acquisition of library furniture
- Upgrading of computers
- Make library accessible for people with disabilities and use of special equipment
- Various activities concerned with occupational health and fire safety
Footnotes:
1 Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 10.
2 Socio-economic development of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2008-2012. Appendix 2. Item 17.
3 Program for equipping and socio-cultural development of the deportees and to ensure ethnic harmony in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2011. Application. Section 1-2, punkt1, 2, 4.
4 Law of Ukraine "On main directions of information society development in Ukraine for 2007-2015.. "
5 Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. On minimum social standards to ensure the population of public libraries in Ukraine.
5 Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. On minimum social standards to ensure the population of public libraries in Ukraine.
6 Decree of the President. On some urgent measures in support of culture and spirituality in Ukraine.
7 Law of Ukraine. On culture. Article 3.
8 Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 11.
9 Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 17.
10Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 11.
8 Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 11.
9 Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 17.
10Law of Ukraine. On culture. Art. 11.
11Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Socio-economic development of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2008-2012. Appendix 2. Item 17.
Appendix 1
Legal documents defining the legal framework of the Concept
Presidential Decrees
1. About measures to support the local history movement in Ukraine: from 23.01.2000 № 35/2000-city from 22.03.2000, № 490
2. About creating records of people's memory: from 16.03.2003, № 3089 / 1
3.About additional urgent measures to create favorable conditions for life of people with disabilities: from 18 December 2007 № 1228
4. About some urgent measures in support of culture and spirituality in Ukrane: from number 6 / 2009
2. About creating records of people's memory: from 16.03.2003, № 3089 / 1
3.About additional urgent measures to create favorable conditions for life of people with disabilities: from 18 December 2007 № 1228
4. About some urgent measures in support of culture and spirituality in Ukrane: from number 6 / 2009
Laws of Ukraine
1. About libraries and librarianship: a revision of the Law of Ukraine from 16.03.2000 to 27.01.1995, the number was 32/95-VR
2. About cultural Heritage: from 08.06.2000, № 1805
3.About main areas of information society development in Ukraine for 2007 - 2015: from 09.01.2007, № 537 - V
4. About amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Libraries and Librarianship
from 21.04. 2009 № 1388-VI
5.About culture: - From January 12, 2011 № 2778-VI
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
1.About minimum social standards to ensure the population of public libraries in Ukraine: on May 30, 1997 № 510
1.About minimum social standards to ensure the population of public libraries in Ukraine: on May 30, 1997 № 510
Resolutions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ukraine
1. About approval of paid services institutions, culture and the arts: from 21.12.99 № 732/306/152
2. Standard Library Rules in Ukraine was approved. Order of the Ministry of Culture and the Arts from July 3, 1996: from 25.05.2001, № 319
Resolutions of the Supreme Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
1.About approval of conservation programs of library and archival holdings for 2000-2005 year: from September 15, 1999 p. № 1716
2.About program of socio-economic development of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, 2008-2012: from 18 December 2008 № 1081-5/08
3.About program for the arrangement and socio-cultural development of the deportees and to ensure ethnic harmony in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2011: from 28 December 2010 № 169-6/10
4. About status of the Crimean Republic institution, I. Gasprinsky CrimeanTatar Library.
