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FIRST COLUMN
The more library the richer the nation
The reference of the IX Congress of Librarians of Estonia in Tallinn on 9-10 June to Estonian public where it hopes that the state will invest in libraries also in times of tighter economy.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Some viewpoints of the philosophy of science - Kate-Riin Kont
Alain F. Chalmers in the introduction to his „What is this thing called science?“ mentions with some irony among several others `library science' and calls the researchers in this area, amateurs. The author of this article tries to argue that in library which is the main institution of library and information science, the work areas and specifics as well as methodologies and paradigms can be certainly called science.
Who lives that sees - Mati Muru
The author characterizes changes in librarianship since 1982. This year saw the publication of the so-called revelation book of information era, „Libraries and librarians in an age of electronics” by F. W. Lancaster where he envisions a future society without paper and states that libraries have to start re-evaluating their role and goals. The author, feeling responsibility for the new duties of the profession, is happy that the librarians of Estonia have acquired the new role, still keeping old traditions.
Applications of team work I - Merike Poljakov
The article to be published in several issues of the journal wants to offer support to Estonian libraries for organizing teamwork. In the modern changing library teamwork is a possibility for development. The author sees teamwork as an activity that promotes change. Good teamwork enhances the work environment in an organization and increases efficiency. There are no teamwork based organizations or those heavily applied partial teamwork in Estonia, and also schooling in teamwork is out of focus. The article primarily explains and analyzes the benefits and concrete applications of teamwork in the world.
Is library invisible in media - Inna Grünfeldt
The basis for mutual understanding between library and media is the perception of each other's interests and means of expression. The author of the article has worked in the library of the University of Tartu and in Virumaa Teataja – a newspaper of the Lääne-Viru county – and thus understands both sides and languages. According to the author library is not invisible in media – the feeling of silence and suppression is not caused by how many times libraries make headlines but what in the view of libraries would be worth publishing but remains unpublished. She thinks that developing an image of library in media is a task for library and not media, and suggests that librarians should think about the message they want to convey to people of any social standing. If a message to a broad audience has been put clearly it becomes easier to talk to and negotiate with the press.
TERMINOLOGY
Multidisciplinary information sciences. Who covers whom? - Mati Muru
About the meaning of important terms. The author discusses terms such as information science, library science, book science, librarianship and bibliography science.
EX LIBRIS
About the grandfather of Estonian bookplate - Hanno Lepik
The original drawing of the first Estonian bookplate was made in 1898 – so this year is the 110 th anniversary of Estonian bookplate. The article is about the author of the first Estonian bookplate, Udo Ivask, and his later works of bookplate.
NOTA BENE!
The vacation law - Ruth Pilder
The article discusses points important for a worker in the vacation law.
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
We are always there for the students - Ellen Arnover
An overview of the work of the library of the School in Tallinn named Vanalinna Hariduskolleegium. The library is located in two buildings, in the lower and upper secondary school. In 2008 a renovation of the upper secondary school building was completed while the building of the lower secondary school is still deteriorating. In this school specialised more in social and humanitarian subjects, there are 800 pupils.
LIBRARY EDUCATION
Veni, vidi, vici. Nine interviews with future information workers
Interviews conducted on May 12 th, 2008 in Tallinn with students of the EU Erasmus Mundus MA programme “Digital Library Learning” (DILL). DILL is a two-year Master Programme for information professionals who intend to work in the complex world of digital libraries. DILL is offered in cooperation between Oslo University College (Norway), Tallinn University (Estonia), and Parma University (Italy). Students will spend at least one semester at each institution and will select the country and institution where to complete their MA Thesis. 18 students from 16 different countries study in Tallinn from September-June 2008 and at least 6 of them continue with their MA Thesis in Tallinn in spring semester 2008/2009.
FOREIGN LIBRARIES
Intersection of knowledge. An interview with Elmar Mittler - Katrin Kaugver
A conversation with one of the most renowned book and library scientists in Europe about the presence and future of library, renewing old library buildings in looks and in quality, connecting old books with new media and more
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants (I. Newton)
An interview with Lynne Brindley, the chief executive of the British Library - Ene Riet
The topics discussed are the most important activities and directions of the British Library, the role of national libraries in the united Europe and the future of book, library and librarians.
ESTONIAN LIBRARIANS’ ASSOTIATOIN
The Broader View of Integration - Karin Evik and Eha Marrandi
An overview of the seminar of country librarians on 30 June to 2 July in Jõgeva county, entitled “Libraries and integration in Estonian society”.
APEL gets going - Krista Talvi
A sub-project of the European Union Structural Funds in Estonia called APEL gets going. APEL is about taking into account studies and work experience and is an important means to assess competence in the process of giving vocational qualifications.
The talks in the congress posed a question, “How should we continue?”
Impressions from delegates about the 9 th Congress of Librarians of Estonia on 9-10 July in Tallinn. Opinions from Malle Ermel for the University Library of Tartu, Vaike Mändmaa from the United Gymnasium of Pärnu, Linda Jahilo from the City Library of Tartu, Vallo Kelder from University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy.
NEWS
Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding - Ene Riet
A short overview of the 74 th IFLA Conference in Quebec, Canada
IFLA Fund for Disaster Relief now open for China Donations
Guidelines for making donations to the IFLA Fund to support the victims – librarians and libraries – of the earthquake in Sichuan Province on 12 May 2008.
Open letter to IFLA about the situation in Cuba
An overview of the open letter from the Cuban section of the Czech human rights movement People in Need to the president of IFLA. The authors wish that IFLA would focus on the repression of independent librarians and libraries in Cuba.
War Declared on Library of Congress by Venezuela
The director of Venezuela's National Library, Fernando Báez, declared war on the Library of Congress of the United States and accused them of spreading cultural imperialism in the world. He promised that under his leadership the National Library of Venezuela will assume a leading role in Latin America and in the world.
Appreciating the bookplate tradition - Katrin Männi, Õnne Mets
At the beginning of September the National Library announced a competition for pupils of drawing and designing bookplates. Until the end of November visitors can see an exhibition of bookplate art from the collection of the National Library. In June the National Library published a collection of scientific articles entitled “Ownership marks in old books” composed by Larissa Petina.
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