How to Choose a Director of the National Library, and some Considerations on the Psychology of the Bulgarian Leaders and Rulers on the Back of the Libraries…? Cover Image

Как се избира директор на Народната (Националната) ни библиотека и някои размисли – за народопсихологията на българските ръководители и „уп(р)ав(ници)“ на гърба на библиотеките...?
How to Choose a Director of the National Library, and some Considerations on the Psychology of the Bulgarian Leaders and Rulers on the Back of the Libraries…?

Author(s): Alexander Dimchev
Subject(s): History, Library and Information Science, Other
Published by: Национална библиотека »Св. св. Кирил и Методий«
Keywords: Directors of the National Library; Historical facts; Election; Politics in the selection; Konstantinka Kalaydjieva; Alexandra Dipchikova;

Summary/Abstract: During the period of its existence, our national library has not always enjoyed successful choices of a director. Very often its leaders were appointed by conjuncture, political or other strange criteria and considerations. Unfortunately, this post was considered as a generally peaceful place for the candidates and for the employees – writers, poets, politicians, scientists, „our people“, etc. ... In its now 130-year history it has had a total of 31 directors. This article is dedicated to two of the directors of the National Library in connection with their anniversaries in 2016 – Konstantinka Kalaydjieva and Alexandra Dipchikova. Brief summaries are provided on their activities and merits. Presented are touches on their characteristics – of successful leaders of the National Library of Bulgaria. On their indisputable authority in front of the library community both at home and abroad. A worthy road traveled over the years.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 75-86
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Bulgarian