The All-Russian Competition for the Formation of Collections of New Generation Model Libraries, “The Golden Shelf - 2022"

 Until September 22, 2022, you can apply for participation in the third All-Russian Competition for the Formation of Collections of New Generation Model Libraries, "Golden Shelf - 2022,” which is held by the Russian State Library, the Russian National Library, the Russian State Children's Library with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Divisions for the Formation of Library Collections of the RBA, and The Division of Children's Libraries of the Russian Library Association.  The partners of the competition are publishing houses, bookselling companies, managers of electronic resources and other organizations.

 The goal of the project is to initiate active work on the formation of collections of model municipal libraries.  This will improve the quality of acquisitions, as well as identify and popularize the best practices in the formation of collections of model municipal libraries.

 The jury will select the winners in two categories (separately for central, urban, and rural libraries): "The Best Model Collection of a Public Library,” and, “The Best Model Collection of a Children’s (specialized) Library.” The experts will also award the author of the best essay for the use of electronic resources and the creator of the best video.

 Requirements for competitive works and other details are posted on the competition website.