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Biblioteka Instytutu Teologii Pastoralnej Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego Jana Pawła II
Library of Institute of Pastoral Theology at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin

Author(s): Agnieszka Marczak vel Maciejak
Subject(s): Library operations and management, Other
Published by: Federacja Bibliotek Kościelnych FIDES
Keywords: Library of Institute of Pastoral Theology;pastoral theology;Catholic University of Lublin;

Summary/Abstract: The main issue of this article is the history of the Library of Institute of Pastoral Theology at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. It is the first such work dedicated to its history. The paper consists of five parts. In the first one, the author presents the circumstances of library establishmentin 1966, particularly in the context of creation of the Institute of Pastoral Theology. The second part describes the places where the library was located in the past and difficulties it had to struggle with. The third part reports personnel changes in the position of the librarian. In the last two parts the author shows how the books are collected and preserved, digitization process, system of lending, engagement with readers and other initiatives. The article gives insight into establishment, forming and functioning of the library that exists for almost fifty years.

  • Issue Year: 22/2016
  • Issue No: 42 (1)
  • Page Range: 35-47
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish