On July 5, 2012, a ceremony was held at the Presidential Library to mark the donation of the personal library of historian and prominent specialist in ancient Azerbaijani history, Solmaz Qashqay, to the Presidential Library of Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
At the event, the director of the library, Mayil Ahmadov, stated that Solmaz Qashqay, who dedicated her life to studying the history of ancient states that emerged on the territory of Azerbaijan, is highly regarded not only in our country but also among prestigious foreign researchers studying the history of the Near East.
S. Qashqay was one of the rare researchers who could read ancient inscriptions and cuneiform writings. The director of the library regarded the donation of a large collection of selected books from the renowned scholar's library, presented by her family to the Presidential Library, as a commendable event. It was emphasized that this collection, consisting of about 300 rare copies, is a valuable gift for the readers of the Presidential Library.
Eldar Amirov, the responsible officer of the Department of Political Analysis and Information Support of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, spoke about the practice of donating the personal libraries of renowned scholars to special collections and libraries in many countries. He regarded the transfer of Solmaz Qashqay’s personal library to the Presidential Library as an important step in reviving the tradition that once existed in our country and enriching the library's collection. 
The scientist's sister, Rana Qashqay, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, spoke on behalf of S. Qashqay’s family and relatives, expressing her gratitude to the organizers and participants of the event. R. Qashqay expressed her hope that the tradition of donating the personal archives of prominent scholars to library collections would become a common practice in Azerbaijan.
At the end, slides were presented about S. Qashqay's scientific activities, and a review of the books donated by the scholar to the Presidential Library was held.