Restructuring of Institution: From Seminary Library to Diocesan Library in Pelplin (1828-2020) Cover Image

Restrukturyzacja instytucji: od Biblioteki seminaryjnej do Biblioteki Diecezjalnej w Pelplinie (w latach 1828-2020)
Restructuring of Institution: From Seminary Library to Diocesan Library in Pelplin (1828-2020)

Author(s): Renata Sikorska
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Library and Information Science, Library operations and management, Recent History (1900 till today), 19th Century
Published by: Federacja Bibliotek Kościelnych FIDES
Keywords: Library of the Major Seminary in Pelplin; Diocesan Library in Pelplin; church libraries; bishop Jan Bernard Szlaga; Chełmno Diocese; Pelplin Diocese;

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the changes introduced in the Library of the Major Seminary in Pelplin. As a result, the library changed its seat and name to Diocesan Library. The history of the library until 2020 and the general characteristics of the book collection are described. The paper presents the latest history of the Diocesan Library, the processes of acquisitions, description, and preservation of the book collection, as well as conferences, meetings, and exhibitions co-organised by the library. The sources on which the article is based are given in footnotes.

  • Issue Year: 27/2021
  • Issue No: 53 (2)
  • Page Range: 53-71
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish