Central Library of Võru County
2018-10-14
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Central Library of Võru County is administered by Võru Town Government and serves inhabitants of Võru town and county. Central Library of Võru County is situated in Võru, 54 Jüri street on the 2nd and 3rd floor and has 1481 m2 floor area to be used. Our library is a well functioning organization which has ca 6000 regular readers, nice training and conference rooms and a fast internet connection. Central Library of Võru County ensures free access to information, supports lifelong learning and self-improvement. It collects, preserves and makes available different publications, audiovisual materials, public databases and other documents to the reader. Foundation services are: reading room loan, outside loan and access to public information. In addition we offer individual trainings about how to use smartphones, tablets and laptopsto our library users. These services are free of charge.
Our library was the first public library in Estonia who in 1995 put into practice an automated libraryprogram called "Kirjasto 3000". In the beginning of 2004 software program "RIKS" was launched and in May, it was in the use known as electronic lending from the outside loan department. Web catalog RIKSWEB solution enables to search items from the library literature collection, renew the due date and reserve items. Readers can borrow books, CDs, audio books and vinyl records.
Divisions:
1) acquisition department
2) adult service department
3) children's department
4) economic department
Children's department on the 2nd floor serves children up to 15 years and everybody else interested in children's literature. In addition children's books can be borrowed from four service points in kindergartens in Võru town. Various events and book exhibitions present books both to children and adults.One of the most popular event is „Read to dog“ where children with reading problems or reading fears have possibility to read to real dog. Reading room offers diverse and developing ways to spend time. There is a possibility to organize exhibitions related to children's culture in the hall.
The 3rd floor is adult service area with its 34 places in the reading room and outside loan service. Exhibitions are on view in the conference hall. Seminars, meetings with writers, book presentations, lectures and other events take place there as well. Access to computers and public information are located both on the 2nd and 3rd floor. WiFi is available throughout the library area.Using WiFi network is free for all readers without restrictions on usage time.
On Tuesdays literature.club „Kella Kahe Kirjandusklubi” has its events regularly. Once per month we arrange quizes or memory games for library users. In cooperation with Võru Youth Centre we offer ICT trainings „Egg Teaches Hen“ for elderly people.
Central Library of Võru County coordinates work of 37 libraries' of Võru County in the following areas:
• acquires, accounts and processes items;
• arranges bibliographic reference service to Võru County residents;
• collects and preserves publications about Võru County;
• compiles historic database;
• advises librarians from the county and organizes their professional training;
• organizes statistical reporting and analyzes libraries;
• organizes conferences, seminars and exhibitions.
Library Name
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Central Library of Võru County
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Country
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Estonia
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Establishing Year
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1909
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Staff Number
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24
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Official Website
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