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	2006
		Issued 6 numbers a year

2006 nr. 1

EDITORIAL

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Dear colleague, As for today, the first cold snaps of the year have relented and there are some degrees below zero outside. One can only rejoice in white snow and sunny days. Like many promise oneselves to become better at the turn of the year, we could also make a promise to produce a very interesting journal for all librarians in the first issue of the year. However, we are aware that one cannot ever please everyone. Nevertheless, any kind of feedback renders progressive in the interests of the work. To find out whether our special journal meets the expectations of its readers, we asked the members of Editorial Board to name three articles published in the last year that they had liked the most. Eight board members out of nine responded. Seventeen articles by nineteen authors were marked out. Olga Einasto was clearly highlighted, who was highly valued by six respondents; Kaja Tiisel and Peeter Olesk got three, three authors two and eight authors one positive evaluations. A foreign author was also among noted authors. You can find out who considered which articles good and for what reason from the page 38. The editorial staff was glad that the best articles list included pieces from all six journal numbers. Consequently, every issue offers everybody something. However, the editors as well as the readers would be especially pleased, if every journal number included a so-called “magnet”. I would like to thank everyone! From behalf of the editorial staff, we will deliver Olga Einasto, Kaja Tiisel and Peeter Olesk the annual set Raamatukogu of 2006. Wishing the continuous smooth cooperation with readers and authors, Ene Riet Editor

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FIRST COLUMN Choices in Time and in Space - Janne Andresoo Janne Andresoo is the Head of the National Library of Estonia’s Research and Development Centre and the President of the Estonian Librarians’ Association. She ponders upon the essence of librarianship and changes in it, upon the library as a place for books and its meaning for preserving national memory. Libraries’ task to make choices involves responsibility and is a complicated one in the context of national memory. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Music Library Services Provided by Estonian Public Lib­raries AD 2005 - Kaie Viigipuu, Meery Salu, Ene Roost In the first half of 2005 a national survey “Music library services in Estonian public libraries in 2005” was carried out under the auspices of the Estonian Music Library Association / Estonian IAML Branch. The goal of the survey was to map the current situation and formulate the perspectives of music library collections and services. Eleven libraries, housing a music department or music listening room, etc., participated in the survey that focused on three target groups: users, music librarians, and libraries’ management. The results of the survey cleared that Estonia still lacks common understanding about the essence and goals of activities of a public library’s music department. Copyright issues form the most acute problem. On the basis of the survey results, it can also be concluded that the development of music libraries is directly related to the development of modern libraries as an integrated system. The Information Needs of the Students, Professors and Lecturers in the Library of the Estonian Business School - Eda Pihu From October up to November of 2004 the Library of the Estonian Business School, a private university, performed its second survey of the information needs of students, professors and lecturers. (The first such survey was carried out in 2001.) 245 library users were inquired (223 students and 22 professors and lecturers). The respondents predominantly use the library for study and research purposes, and only 12 percent for leisure time activities. The avai­lability of literature in 19 subject fields was asked to be evaluated – the availability of resources might be a decisive factor in providing for users’ satisfaction. During the year several reasons for dissatisfaction have been eliminated. The greatest improvement has taken place in introducing databases and teaching information search. Since the autumn term of 2005 all the freshmen’s courses of the methods of learning and research include a compulsory two-hours practical course of information search in databases. PUBLIC LIBRARIES All Roads Lead to School - Marika Salu Since 2003 Saue City Library is located in the same building with Saue Upper Secondary School, still remaining public library in its essence. The re-location of the library to school premises has improved the availability of library services for teachers and pupils. A study literature centre was established at former school library premises. The centre’s task is to provide necessary textbooks, workbooks and methodic materials for school personnel and pupils, and to ensure their maintenance. Should We Integrate? - Vello Jõgisoo, Urmas Kruuse, Toomas Väinaste The opinions of Kose rural municipality’s mayor of the library’s role within the rural municipality, of integrating public and school libraries, of the cooperation of a rural municipality’s institutions, including libraries. An integrated village and school library is operating in Kose rural municipality. According to the rural muni­cipality’s mayor, the integration has justified itself. The opinions of Elva city’s mayor Urmas Kruuse of the libraries’ role within the city, of integrating public and school libraries, of the cooperation of city institutions, including libraries. In 2004 the building of new city library premises were completed in Elva. The library is located in the same building with the first forms of the local school. The school also has its own library and integrating the city and school library is on the agenda. The opinions of Vinni rural municipality’s mayor Toomas Väinaste of the libraries’ role within the city, of integrating public and school libraries, of the cooperation of city institutions, including libraries. Four libraries out of five in Vinni rural municipality, the second largest rural municipality in Lääne-Viru county, are located in new renovated premises with modern equipment. In 1995 two libraries of the rural municipality – Vinni and Pajusti libraries – were integrated and, instead of two small libraries, there is now one library with a well-developed collection. Ready for New Developments - Meeli Veskus Some thoughts about public libraries’ role in local life, about the library cooperation, and about the integration of public and school libraries. CRITICAL REVIEW About Book Publishing Opportunities under Foreign Powers - Tiiu Reimo A critical review of Aile Möldre’s monograph, Kirjastustegevus ja raamatulevi Eestis aastail 1940–2000 (Publishing Activities and Book Distribution in Estonia Between 1940 and 2000. Tallinn, 2005), on which basis the author defended her Doctor’s thesis in Tallinn University in December 2005. The work treats book production and dis­tribution in Estonia in the second half of the 20th century. The basic part of it is dedicated to the book in the times of occupations. The monograph focuses on the publishing of books, examining the political atmosphere’s and economical factor’s influence on the field of books as its background. TERMINOLOGY Good Usage of Language: Where, What, When and Why - Siiri Lauk An introduction to an annual column that will focus on library terminology throughout the year 2006. The article also presents se­ve­ral observations about (mis)use of library terms, made by Hans Jürman, a member of the Estonian Librarians’ Association’s Terminology Committee. Hans Jürman has been involved in generating and arranging library vocabulary for decades. LIBRARY EDUCATION What Is the Essence of Our Professional Education? - Mati Muru The discussion on the following issues: what challenges does social development present to libraries; what are the tasks of a library; what knowledge and skills does working in the library require? The author concludes that libraries are a national strategic resource, which importance as an information and learning centre and preserver of national identity will grow. ESTONIAN LIBRARIANS’ ASSOCIATION In the Council for Approving Professional Qualifications - Malle Ermel On 9 January 2005 the ELA Professional Committee convened to make decisions on granting the 3rd, 4th and 5th level professional qualifications on the basis of the Librarians’ Professional Standard, valid already for two years. 29 library staff members wished to attest their professional knowledge and skills. Literature Tour on Saaremaa - Maire Rauk Thoughts about a literature tour, organised within the framework of last year’s Library Days. Estonian writers, Sass Henno, Jan Kaus and Eeva Park, met with readers at Kuressaare Cultural Centre and Orissaare Library. ...and in Pärnumaa - Heinike Sinijärv Thoughts about a literature tour, organised within the framework of last year’s Library Days. Meeting with writers at Pärnu library in this time raised an issue of the rationality of organising literature tours in such a form. Congratulations: the Cultural Endowment of Estonia’s Gratitude Grant In January 2005 the Endowment for Folk Culture of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia awarded gratitude grants to eight library workers. CONFERENCES & SEMINARS Conference “Digital memory” in Tallinn - Janne Andresoo An overview of an international seminar “Digital memory”, held in cooperation of the National Library of Estonia and the British Council on 24–25 November 2005. The seminar focused on the problems of archiving Web resources in the context of a national library. RECALLING Farewell, Seminarka! - Sirje Madisson, Jüri Talvet, Peeter Olesk, Livia Viitol The University of Tartu’s Library in the Humanities, that is, the Seminarka served its readers last time on 27 December 2005. Sirje Madisson, the Head of the Library in the Humanities, professor Jüri Talvet, a poet and a translator; Peeter Olesk, a researcher in literature, and Livia Viitol, a critic of literature and a poet, remind of the activities of the library and its importance for their education and work. Hille Tamme, a Librarian - Anne Ainz In December 2005 seventy years passed from the birth of a long-standing bibliographer of the National Library of Estonia. NEW PUBLICATIONS Calendars 2006 - Monika Teemus, Helle Remmelt An introduction of the calendars for the year 2006 of three major Estonian libraries (the National Library of Estonia, Academic Lib­rary of Tallinn University and Tartu University Library). NEWS Boris Volodin’s Maailma raamatukogude ajalugu (World History of Libraries) has been published in Estonian - Piret Lotman A Russian library researcher’s monograph was published in Estonian by the end of 2005. Aile Möldre Defended Her Doctor of Philosophy’s Degree - Tiiu Reimo On 12 December 2005 Aile Möldre, a book history researcher, defended her Ph.D. in Tallinn University. Her thesis was a monograph, Kirjastustegevus ja raamatulevi Eestis aastail 1940–2000 (Publishing Activities and Book Distribution in Estonia Between 1940 and 2000. Tallinn, 2005). Sääse Library Was Refreshed - Ene Riet In 2005 Sääse Library (previously, the 3rd Mustamägi Branch of Tallinn Central Library) was thoroughly renovated and its spatial solution totally changed. Pulling down partition walls created an opportunity to use the room more flexibly. After the opening to the public, the computerised user services are provided. Vaiko Sepper – a new director of Estonian Repository Library Congratulations : Voldemar Miller – 95 A reseacher, preserver and promoter of book culture Elve-Viiu Klement – 70 A long-standing Head of the Restoration Department of Tartu University Library Best Articles Published in the Raamatukogu in 2005 The members of our journal’s Editorial Board have nominated three best articles published in the last year’s issues. Cumulative List of Contents of the Raamatukogu in 2005 - Margit Stamm

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2005 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 2004 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 2003 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 2002 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

2001 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 2000 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 1999 - 6, 5, 4, 3, 2