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	2006
		Issued 6 numbers a year

2006 nr. 5

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Statistics is like a magic wand that helps to find truth. In the interests of truth, I, too, wanted to learn whether the print production and library statistics and the results of the study on the consumption of culture in 2006 confirm a repeated statement of our young authors and journalists that readers do not enough read and libraries do not sufficiently buy Estonian fiction. According to outcomes of the study on the consumption of culture, 84 percent of Estonian population has read at least one book during the last year, and slightly over a fifth has read modern Estonian prose. The same study also states that the most common reason for visiting a library is to borrow at home fiction, first and foremost, prose. Hence, there is no reason to complain that people read too seldom. Now, the other part of the statement about purchasing fiction to Estonian libraries’ collections. It can be figured that everything is in shipshape concerning major public libraries (assuming that public libraries are meant), because these are allocated more money due to the larger size of the permanent population in the region. And if everything has not been bought, local readers mostly have an opportunity to get necessary literature, for instance, from a nearby other library. Rural libraries are in a more complicated situation. Here we cannot manage without statistical data. In 2005, 4,060 titles of books were published in Estonia. 365 titles of 1,051 books of fiction for children and adults were originals. During the period, slightly over 400 books were added to an average rural library’s collection. Considering that the growth of books of fiction for children and adults is decreasing every year, which outcome is that the addition of nonfiction and fiction is almost equal today, it can be soundly stated that rural libraries averagely purchase 200 (in a good case, a trifle more) titles of fiction in a year. Consequently, a rural library buys whether every forth work of fiction or, in case it purchases only original literature, a half of published works. The choice is made by the librarian, who makes the decision whether to proceed from his/her own literary taste and better judgement, from the suggestions of community leaders, or from the requests of readers; whether to consider the price of the book or its cultural and literary historical value. Do we need to worry? Ene Riet Editor

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FIRST COLUMN Libraries Need to Impose Itself Strategically - Vallo Kelder Of the author’s opinion, libraries need to define themselves more clearly, impose themselves in the development of the nation and become an equal partner on the cultural scene also in the action plans. For this, they need strategical development plan. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES An Organisation’s Reputation - Merike Poljakov The subject has been divided into the reputation of an organisation and, drawing several parallels, also that of a library. An organisation’s reputation depends on the cooperation of its staff members and relationship with the clients. The article provides an overview of four areas of client service, service management and managing changes in the service, and valuating the services. The organisation’s vision, mission and basic values are important for gaining reputation. The importance of the core group, teamwork and creativity in developing reputation, and the advantages of a learning organisation have been described. BECOMING RICHER BY READING Facts and opinions of the current situation: Consumption of Culture in 2006 The Ministry of Culture commissioned a study on the consumption of culture in the spring of 2006. The piece provides an overview of the study’s parts that concern books, reading and libraries. What Does Statistics Tell Us? - Ene Riet, Margit Jõgi A brief overview of the situation of Estonian research, special, public and school libraries, based on the statistical data of 2005, and their development trends. About Selective Bibliographies - Tiina Tarik An overview of the activities of the Working Group on Selective Bibliographies, established at the Committee on Acquisition of the Estonian Librarians’ Association in 1999. Selective bibliographies have had recommendatory and informative purposes from the start, aiding (rural) librarians to assist readers and facilitating additional acquisition. The piece also gives the principles of composing a selective bibliography. A Fervent Discussion on the Estonian Librarians’ Association’s List The synopsis of the discussion of the members of ELA list on reading and libraries, brought about by publishing Valle-Sten Maiste’s article, Tittytainment’i mentaliteet (Tittytainment mentality; Sirp, 8 September 2006). Something to Everybody! - Cessy Seepter Some thoughts about readers’ rights to be free in their thoughts, decisions and choices, what to read, and about libraries’ role to provide access to their collections for every interested person and inform of published literature and possibilities of choices that aroused reading Valle-Sten Maiste’s article, Tittytainment’i mentaliteet (Tittytainment mentality; Sirp, 8 September 2006). Favourites from Bambi to Hamlet - Ülvi Sikk In 2003, an extensive survey of reading behaviour was performed in Estonian schools. Within the framework of the survey, 3rd and 6th class pupils of schools of both Estonian as well as Russian language of instruction answered to the reading behaviour questionnaire by random sampling. Among other things, questions about favourite book, and what makes a book pleasant and what is a poor book that does not invite to read were posed. It turned out that if we want to offer children valuable reading, we beforehand have to make the book interesting and meeting his/her expectations. However, children’s interests, expectations and taste differ a lot that makes recommending books for reading difficult. NOTA BENE! Know and Use Standards - Endla Sandberg About drawing up library standards and possibilities to search for information about valid standards. The article takes a closer look at library standards, accrued in September 2006, EVS-ISO 2108:2006 Informatsioon ja dokumentatsioon. Rahvusvaheline standardnumber (ISBN) ( Information and documentation - International Standard Book Numbering (ISBN)) and EVS guide 9:2006 Dublin Core’i metaandmeelementide kasutamine (Use of Dublin Core metadata element set). Estonian Universal Thesaurus Has Been Now Published on the Web - Sirje Nilbe Eesti üldine märksõnastik (Estonian Universal Thesaurus; EÜM), managed by the National Library of Estonia’s Authority Control Department, is now publicly accessible as a database on the Web address http://eum.nlib.ee The Content and Form of the ESTER Online Catalogue Has Been Renewed Since the end of August 2006, the ESTER online catalogue has been in use in renewed content and form. The catalogue offers now a personalised service for registered users. PUBLIC LIBRARIES Achievement of Rae Rural Municipality - Ene Riet Impressions of Lagedi and Jüri libraries, opened in Rae Rural Municipality after weekly interval. From a Farmhouse to the New Lagedi Community Centre - Ilme Ingel An overview of the history and current situation of Lagedi Library and the possibilities its new premises offer for providing better user service. Jüri Library Has New Premises and New Development Trends - Ülle Siska On 1 September 2006 a new building was opened in Rae Rural Municipality, where in result of renovation and addition of Jüri Upper Secondary School building also Jüri Library, Rae Hobby School and Sport Centre of Rae Rural Municipality found their new home. The article describes library’s new premises and gives an overview of its future plans. You Can Give an Individual Look to the Library with Furniture - Taimi Kull The products of a major Swedish-Danish producer of library furniture Eurobib AB were used in furbishing two libraries, opened this year in Harju County, that enabled to create an individual interior design in these libraries. THE EUROPEAN UNION AND WE The European Commission’s Recommendation on the Digitisation and Online Accessibility of Cultural Material and Digital Preservation - Toomas Schvak An overview of the recommendation, adopted by the European Commission on 24 August 2006, which proceeds form digital libraries’ strategy, i2010: digital libraries initiative. The recommendation presents detailed proposals for the governments of EU member states, what they should take into account regarding digitisation, digital preservation and providing online access to digital collections. A Study of European National Libraries’ Research Activities A résumé of the survey of 39 European national libraries, carried out within the framework of the TEL-ME-MOR project, presented on the basis of the study report, Research activities of European national libraries in the fields of cultural heritage and information and communication technology. Consulting Services for Persons Seeking Work - Aigi Kasvand The piece treats information sources aimed for young people: learning, working, travelling and voluntary service activities in Europe. TERMINOLOGY Thirty-five Years of Activities of the Committee on Library Terminology - Siiri Lauk An overview of the terminology seminar, held on 5 October 2006 to celebrate the thirty-fifth year of activities of the Committee on Library Terminology. ESTONIAN LIBRARIANS’ ASSOCIATION Children with Special Needs in School Libraries - Eveli Kull An overview of the 9th summer seminar of the ELA’s School Libraries Section, Children with Special Needs in School Libraries, held from 16 to 18 August in Järva County. The seminar also treated the outcomes of the national examination of the libraries of upper secondary schools. CONFERENCES & SEMINARS ISIC 2006 Was Held in Australia - Aiki Tibar An overview of an international conference, “Information Seeking in Context (ISIC), that took place at the University of Technology in Sydney from 19 to 21 July 2006. The conference papers focused on information seeking behaviour, including information needs, information retrieval and use in work, for learning purposes and in everyday life. UNICA’s 3rd Library Seminar in Helsinki - Gerda Koidla An overview of the 3rd library seminar of UNICA (Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe), “Trends in Education and Research: Developing Skills and Communication across Europe”, held from 18 to 19 May in Helsinki. NEWS In Memoriam. Armilda Kanep (1922-2006) – a long-standing Director of Võru County Library NEW BOOKS Specialised Literature on Information Sciences in the English Language

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2006 - 4, 3, 2, 1 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