25.11.2008
On November 25, 2008, Ellen Tise, President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), visited the Presidential Library. Ms. Ellen Tise got acquainted with the statecraft, country studies, socio-political, law, economics, art, literary criticism, linguistics sections of the Presidential Library stock. The guest saw the library environment and the activities of the departments. Ms. Ellen Tise spoke positively about this center of science and culture. She stressed that she would do her best to promote the Azerbaijani libraries in IFLA at the next conference and to favor cooperation in all areas. During the meeting, E. Tise answered the questions of journalists and the library staff. She noted that she was overwhelmed by the kindness and hospitality of the Azerbaijani people.
18.03.2008
On March 18, 2008, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Azerbaijan V. Istratov presented books to Presidential Library. The ambassador was informed that the Presidential Library compiles and presents factual electronic resources on the history, economy, culture, art of Azerbaijan, foreign and domestic policy of the head of state, the rich heritage of the national leader Heydar Aliyev. V. Istratov noted that the great classics of Russian literature, which promote universal values such as humanism, love, spiritual perfection, have always been readable. In this regard, the large collection donated by the Russian side will add to the library's collection. Ambassador V. Istratov also noticed that the books are donated to the Presidential Library for the first time and experience shows that they will find their readers. According to him, the list of books is based on formal logic. And the future cooperation will be based on the principle of supply and demand. At the end of the event, V. Istratov was presented with new books about the life and activities of national leader Heydar Aliyev. Ambassador also got acquainted with the Presidential Library stock.
27.12.2007
On December 27, 2007, the Presidential Library hosted a meeting with Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the working visit to Azerbaijan, Ismail Serageldin visited the Presidential Library. The guest was given detailed information about the establishment and activities of the Presidential Library. I. Serageldin was also informed about the structure of the library, the projects implemented here, full text electronic publications, electronic bibliographic indexes and information bulletins compiled by the library. The guest also visited the book exhibition "Azerbaijani-Egyptian literary studies at a new stage" put on in the library.
30.03.2007
On March 30, 2007, the Minister of Special Assignments for e-Government of the Republic of Latvia, Mrs. Ina Gudele, and her entourage visited the Presidential Library. The guest toured the halls of the library and viewed the exhibitions here. He expressed interest in the exhibits in the corner dedicated to March 31 - the Day of the Genocide of Azerbaijanis and said that I understand you well because we also experienced such an event. Then, during the round table meeting, the guests were given detailed information about the library. Ina Gudele noted that there is no such library in the country and did not hide her admiration for the work done here. The Latvian minister showed great interest in the system of automation of library processes, the application of modern information technologies in the library, and stressed the importance of book exchange. The library specialists answered the questions of the guests. Ina Gudele wrote her heartfelt words in the guest book and presented a book about Latvia to the library. The guest was presented with books about the Khojaly genocide and Azerbaijan.
27.06.2006
On June 27, 2006, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the Presidential Library. After seeing the rare books collection, library-bibliographic service and reading rooms of the library, the President took an interest in cataloging of the library stock and replenishing it with electronic publications. The President was informed that the E-publications include the speeches, statements, interviews of national leader Heydar Aliyev during his presidency in 1993-2003, as well as speeches and interviews of President Ilham Aliyev at various events since October 2003. E-publications also contain the materials reflecting the most important areas of socio-political and cultural life of our country. The President of Azerbaijan offered advice on further enrichment of the library stock, also strengthening the material and technical basis of the library.