THE LIBRARY BUILDS BRIDGES M.I.Rudomino All Russia State Library for Foreign Literature. Dr. Ekaterina U. GENIEVA Director General

Library as a Bridge between the Countries.

Foreign Cultural Centers as Part of the Library 12 Centers, located in our Library, allow the patrons to have access to: 1. Special databases and periodicals 2. More varied language courses 3. Most recent information on culture, politics, economy and education of each country 4. Landing facilities of the Centers 5. Studying applied arts of the country like ikebana, origami, folk dance etc 6. Educational and professional orientation resources

The British Council

French Cultural Institute

American Center

Japan Foundation

Azerbaijan Cultural Center- the first center from CIS countries

Bulgarian Institute of Culture – the first center from Eastern Europe

Bridges between Nationalities and Religions

Institute for Tolerance Launching the Centers for Tolerance in regional libraries and colleges Book project for children “Other, others, about others” International Day for Tolerance - 16 th of November – in Russian libraries

Bridges between National Literatures

Institute of Literary Translation Literary translation as an instrument and catalyst of mutual understanding Library for Foreign Literature as co-founder and home organization for Institute of Literary Translation Institute of Literary Translation as a model of inter-institutional cooperation of cultural, educational and governmental bodies

Activities of the Institute of Literary Translation Annual International Congress of Literary Translators Workshops and master classes for young literary translators in “Valentinovka” educational center of the Library for Foreign Literature National Prize for the best literary translation of Russian literature into foreign languages Publication and presentation of bilingual editions Institute for Institute for Tolerance Institute for Institute for Tolerance

Big Read projects Promote reading, world literary heritage, modern literature Developed from bilateral international project with Chicago Public Library “One Book – Two Cities” Being implemented in 20 regions of Russia

Bridges between Cultural Institutions of Various Countries

Professional Long-life Learning Programs for Librarians Cooperation agreements with national libraries and library schools of 18 countries Professional study tours for library and archive specialists Rudomino Library School in Valentinovka Center outside Moscow

Promoting participation in international professional institutions International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): 1. Membership in Standing Committees of IFLA sections, spreading information about IFLA among regional library communities. 2. House for IFLA Regional Preservation and Conservation Office for CIS countries. 3. Since 1990 – facilitator of Russian regional delegations for IFLA Annual Congresses.

And finally: The Library builds bridges between PEOPLE The database of our partners comprises more then 200 institutions and 1200 individuals from 32 countries. Our employees stay with the Library in average for 15 years, forming a responsive, responsible and friendly community Personal connections and sharing of experience creates special environment between people, institutions and countries, changing the world for good.

THANK YOU Looking forward to seeing you in Moscow