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NATIONAL LIBRARY CALL TO DIASPORA

Because the deficit of books from foreign countries is big, Davit
Sargsyan, director of National Library calls the authors and
publishers from foreign for sent their books in Armenia..

In 2012 the National Librairy will be celebrating five hundred years
of printing in Armenian, and will be preparing many different programs
and exhibitions. For this purpose, D.Sargsyan hopes to fill in gaps in
its collections.
NLA holds copies of books published worldwide from 1515 until the
present, as well a periodicals, works of music, art, and other items.
At present, its holdings number 6.6 million items. Thus, it is the
largest library of Armenian works in the world.
This gives it the opportunity to introduce Armenian books and culture
around the globe, and of course, in exchange, receive many valuable
publications from many countries. Nonetheless, Armenian or foreign
language Armenological publications dealing with Armenian history,
litterature, culture, and other relevant topics are issued in so many
different countries and places that they do not always reach the
homeland. This is a serious shortcoming for the library, its readers,
and of course, for publishers and authors.
Currently, only 8 % of books result from the Diaspora. This is the
reason for which the National library makes this call to the authors,
publishers of books (any languages), magazines, newspapers and all
which is printed and concerns Armenia and Armenians.
By donating books to the National Library, this allows Armenians not
only in Armenia but also in other countries to become aware of and
have access to authors. It will allow study of these works and will
contribute to the international reputation of their authors.Thank you
in advance to transmit to the organizations and people concerned