Outdated enlightenment conception: libraries in focus of the Union of writers of Yougoslavia Cover Image

"Преживела просветитељска концепција": библиотеке у фокусу Савеза књижевника Југославије
Outdated enlightenment conception: libraries in focus of the Union of writers of Yougoslavia

Author(s): Bojan M. Đorđević
Subject(s): Library and Information Science
Published by: Библиотекарско друштво Србије
Keywords: book; library; Association of Writers of Yugoslavia; publishing; socialism;

Summary/Abstract: This paper initially analyzes attempts to establish a special library within the Association of Writers of Yugoslavia. Despite significant efforts and extensive acquisition of books and magazines, the library was never established. The paper further presents a discussion held within the Association of Writers of Yugoslavia concerning the “book crisis” and the prevailing attitude towards libraries as cultural institutions. This discussion culminated in a writer’s proposal to abolish libraries, viewing them as an obstacle to the development of reading awareness and the broader role of books in society.

  • Issue Year: LXVII/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 101-112
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Serbian
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