NEWS

Launching a project part of the program BG 08 "Cultural heritage and contemporary arts"

On March 22 in the large conference hall of the House of Culture "Boris Hristov" Mayor Ivan Totev gave introductory press conference on the occasion of the beginning of the actual execution of the project "Digital cultural heritage of Plovdiv Municipality".
The project is funded by the program BG08 "Cultural heritage and contemporary arts" of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area. Its total value is 586 779 euros, 100% of it is the CCD. The project aims digitization of movable and immovable heritage funds of the most important cultural institutions in the Municipality of Plovdiv - "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library, the Regional History Museum – Plovdiv, Regional Ethnographic Museum , Regional Archaeological Museum, Municipal Institute "Old Plovdiv "and Art gallery - Plovdiv. Two digital centers and four mobile digital stations will be build into the project, in which a digitalization of immovable heritage will be conducted. 50,000 objects from the unique collections of cultural institutions partnering will be digitized.

"Ivan Vazov" - Public Library take the initiative to study the public opinion

Guided by the idea of the library as a modern center for knowledge and information by providing services to the widest possible public circle, "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library  take action to obtain feedback from its users. A specialized target survey has been prepared covering various social, professional, age and other circles. There are issues with the maximum volume to give the fullest picture without being a problem for those who will respond to this initiative. After its completion, the results will be analyzed by competent professionals . It is envisaged that the conclusions to be included in adequate measures to improve the user experience and the growing interest in the library as a reliable and easily accessible source of knowledge and information to satisfy the need of reading and communicating with literature, as well as training opportunities and access to different types of communication with art, science and other spheres of life.
The survey will be available for completion by March 15 to April 15 at convenient locations in the library building, and in the Children's Department at "Avksentij Veleshki" № 15. We rely on the help of all those who have an opinion, attitude and interest in the activity of one of the oldest cultural institutions in our city.

First public virtual duel

On 1.03.2016, at the Children's Department of the"Ivan Vazov" - Public Library, at 18.30, took place the first public virtual duel between third graders from School "Dimitar Matevski" - Plovdiv and their peers from Bulgarian School "Valley of Roses" - London. There has been shown a deservedly great interest from parents, teachers, lecturers of PU "of Plovdiv" - Plovdiv, media, colleagues from the library ...
    Through Skype connection children from Plovdiv and London greeted Baba Marta with a song. Then delicately guided by their teacher, Veneta Petrova and head librarian of the Children's Department Vaska Tonova, held a virtual match. Questions included topics from the Bulgarian traditions associated with March and mainly - March the 3rd, as part of the history and the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria. In the course of the match Mrs. Petrova pointed out that the competition is a teamwork. In this spirit, we should note that the team from Plovdiv beated its competitors. Leaders in the standings were donated books from the publishing house "Janet 45".
    The event ended with many flowers and smiles. The result showed that the first public presentation of this type of racing games should have their subsequent releases and development. Part of its educational role is the fact that innovative technologies are applied in a "book" environment and children from a relatively early age take them as granted from the world around them and the library is a wonderful mediator between them.

An innovative approach to our national history

On 25 February at 12.00, in the Conference Hall of the "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library  was held press conference where were presented the nature, purpose, technology and expected results of the upcoming Plovdiv public virtual duel between third graders from School "Dimitar Matevski" and their peers from Bulgarian School "Rose valley" - London. The event was dedicated to March the 3rd - The National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria and will be held on March 1, 2016 in the Children's Department of the Library -based WEB-based educational program "Kahoot".

Germany in the center of Plovdiv - German reading room in "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library

On 10/02/2016 year marks 18 years since the opening of the German reading room in Plovdiv, designed by the Goethe Institute Bulgaria and the German Embassy. During all these years the reading room is a favorite place for fans of German literature and culture. Among the permanent readers are students, teachers and citizens from different professional and social areas. Among the pleasant atmosphere of German-language literature everyone can find and read something on topics that interested him. The reading room has over 6500 library units.

Every year, thanks to the Goethe Institute, the fund has been enriched with new titles: fiction, specialized literature from all areas, training materials for "German as a foreign language" extensive funds in the areas of art, architecture, design and photography, including nominees of Layptsiskiya Frankfurt Fair titles; CDs with pop, rock and classical music, as well as literary works for listening; films and documentaries on DVD. This allows readers to quickly reach the latest, out of the German market titles.
The reading room regularly receives more than 30 titles from German dailies and weeklies, as well as German-speaking specialist journals that inform readers about the latest developments in the world, such as: "DieZeit", Spiegel, Focus, Art, Geo, Brigitte, Spektrumder Wissenschaft, Schoener Wohnen, Foto , AutoMotor Sport, Popcorn, Psychologieheutei others.
Working with Test Duff center of the PU "P. Hilendarsky "allows the reading room to receive the latest information about studying in Germany and Austria, as well as exams required to apply. During all these years of partnership "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library in Plovdiv with the Goethe Institute Bulgaria contributed greatly to the enrichment and promotion of German culture in Plovdiv.

Daniela Takova, head of the German reading room  in "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library

Training for citizens

For fourth year the "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library  offers training in computer literacy for all ages. Classes are held in the Training Centre, in several training modules presented in the schedule by months, dates and topics. The purpose is to learn how to work with a PC and how to use library services via the Internet.
Piano matinee at the Library
On January 22, in the art-hall of the Library, the first 2016 edition of the cycle "Piano matinee on Friday" took place. Colleagues, readers and friends enjoyed the solo instrumental works performed by Nina Staleva, flute and Zlatelina Kolarova, piano. It sounded Sonata in E minor for flute and basso continuo, Part III and IV, by Johann Sebastian Bach. Coming soon next editions of musical meetings in the Library.

Free access to selected electronic databases

"Academic Search Complete", EBSCO Publishing - Trough the entire 2016 "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library offers its readers free access to the database "Academic Search Complete" of EBSCO Publishing. Multidisciplinary database contains more than 8500 full-text journals, of which 7300 are reviewed. Besides full-text database provides indexing and referencing of 12,500 magazines and 13,200 publications, including monographs, conference papers and others. The majority of the documents are in English, but also offers documents in German, French, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Italian and others. Small part of the documents are in Bulgarian.
The full text of publications in PDF and HTML format.
Until March 11 the library offers free access to educational audio-visual materials from the collection "Academic Video Online: Premium" of "Alexander Street Press". The collection includes the complete contents of more than 44,000 videos in different languages with a total duration of over 20,000 hours in areas such as literature, music, counseling and therapy, social and cultural history, medicine, theater, cinema and performing arts, religion, sociology and other. The content is provided by 1500 leading distributors such as: The Open University, Broadway Theatre Archive, Annenberg Learner, BBC, NBC, Bloomberg, Filmakers Library.
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Subscribe to 2016 in "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library!

This year the Library offers a diverse set of periodicals available by subscription as well as serials received through exchange and as a gift. The complete list of titles can be found here.

135 years since the birth of Ivan Radoslavov (1881-1969)

January 12 marks 135 years since the birth of Ivan Radoslavov (1881-1969), Bulgarian historian and literary critic, translator, chief librarian (1928-1932) and director (1932-1934) of the "Ivan Vazov" - Public Library.
Ivan Radoslavov was born in Gorna Oryahovitsa. Studied law at Lausanne. 1917 is attached to the cultural diplomatic mission to protect the Bulgarian national interests in Bern. Along with Teodor Trajanov and Lyudmil Stoyanov edited largest Bulgarian symbolist magazine "Hyperion" (1922-1931). Compiler and editor of the poetry anthology "Young Bulgaria" (1922). Contributing with articles, poems, reviews, reviews of the magazines "Modern Times", "Workers work", "Our Life," "Artist," "Modern Thought", "Native Arts", "Covenants," "September". During his work in the library writes and prints his core work ", the Bulgarian Literature 1880-1930".
An important event for this period is the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Plovdiv Library, which was celebrated on November 20, 1932, celebrated as the Day of Bulgarian book. Ivan Radoslavov wrote: "The celebration took place ln spacious and inviting reading hall of the library in a truly academic style without redundancy in it, in the presence of many guests from Sofia and representatives of various cultural and educational organizations in the city and surrounding area and a packed auditorium full of members of the selected society. After a prayer of thanksgiving for the occasion, the director of the library make a statement about the life and fortunes of the office for nearly two hours. After the welcoming by various organizations, which lasted more than an hour and a half. On the occasion of the celebration the management had organized an exhibition of books from their collections. The audience had the opportunity to see from up close the values that the library has been stored. Due to the great interest that woke up the exhibition, its duration instead of three days continued at the request of the public six days. Those who has been present would retain a long memory of this rare day. In the pure atmosphere of a cultural celebration they relieved by the severe and harsh modernity and remembered with gratitude the sacrifices and the efforts of the creators of one of these works, in which lies the hope of peoples.

        Price List of the services provided by the Library

1.Issuing of a library card for a period of one year (from date to date) 10.00
1.1. Issuing of a library card for a period of one year (from date to date) to students up to and including 14 years of age 5.00
1.2. Issuing of a library card for a period of one year (from date to date) to retirees up to 70 years 4.00
2. Issuing of a library card for a period of six months 5.00
3. Issuing of a library card for a period of thirty days 4.00
4. Issuing of a daily library card 3.00

NOTE: The issuing of a library card is free of charge in the following cases:
*Presentation of documentation signifying disability or reduced work capacity (issued by the Territorial Expert Medical Commission or National Expert Medical Commission)
*To children under 6 years of age
*To children and students from homes for children, deprived of parental care and children at risk
*To retirees over 70 years of age
*To veterans from the wars
*Honorary library card
*To be issued a free library card, potential patrons must present a relevant and valid document

5. Payment for postage expenses for overdue notifications to patrons:
5.1. For a first and second letter 0.90 BGN
5.2. For a third letter with a receipt 1.60 BGN
6. Interlibrary and international interlibrary loan:
6.1. Delivery to other library in the country 4.20 BGN
6.2. Scanning of one page 0.18 BGN.
6.3. Printing of one page of a scanned copy 0.36 BGN

NOTE:
*The postage expenses of printed pages must also be paid by the patron
*The first 10 scanned pages are free of charge
*In the cases of payment for International Interlibrary Loan, the voucher scheme of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) applies

7. Exhibition activity:
7.1. Organization of exhibitions (duration of up to 15 days, expert and technical support) 144.00 BGN
7.2. For students from specialized secondary and higher art schools, other art schools and workshops 36.00 BGN
NOTE: As a form of payment, The Library can also accept an exhibit of the same or higher value of the above-mentioned fee.
8. Provision of written thematic bibliographic list and bibliographic lists by Local History Department
8.1. Search within a yearly volume of a periodical bibliographic index 3.00 BGN
8.2. Search within one catalog or non-periodical bibliographic index 1.50 BGN
8.3. Search within one authentic source material 3.00 BGN
8.4. Search within external Internet resources, informational data bases in the local automated system, online data bases, or data bases on an electronic medium:
- 0.30 BGN per minute.
- 1.50 BGN per data base.
9. Reproduction of library documents from Special Collections Department
9.1. Provision of a copy in jpeg format of original incunabula, rare or valuable edition, archive document, portrait, photography or periodical publication, including copies, made with patron’s own technical means – 3.60 BGN per copy.
9.2. Filming for up to 1 (one) hour:
- manuscripts – 180 BGN.
- incunabula, rare and valuable editions, archive documents, portraits, photographs and periodical publications – 96 BGN.
NOTE: Patrons are provided with phototype editions or replicas, if available.
10. Scanning at 100dpi:
10.1 Scanning of 1 page
- of documents published before 1900 – 1.80 BGN
- of documents published after 1900 – 0.18 BGN
10.2 Scanning of image – 0.96 BGN
NOTE: Scanning of the first 10 pages of documents published after 1999 is free of charge
11 Printing of 1 page:
11.1 Single-sided – 0.36 BGN
11.2 Double-sided – 0.42 BGN
12. Photocopying in Children’s Department and German Center
12.1 Single-sided – 0.10 BGN
12.2 Double-sided – 0.14 BGN
12.3 Images – 0.14 BGN
13 Information mediums prices
13.1 One CD – 1.20 BGN
13.2 One DVD – 1.80 BGN
13.3 One page of paper A4 – 0.24 BGN
13.4 One plastic pocket – 0.24 BGN
14. Binding
14.1. Soft cover binding
- format A5 – 4.50 BGN per item
- format A4 – 5.40 BGN per item
- format A3 – 7.20 BGN per item
- format B-16 – 4.80 BGN per item
14. 2. Repair of soft cover – 4.80 BGN per item up to 100 pages.
14.3 Repair of soft covers of books over 100 pages:
- format A5 – 6.00 BGN per item
- format A4 – 7.20 BGN per item
- format A3 – 8.40 BGN per item
- format B-16 – 7.80 BGN per item
14.4 Hardcover binding:
- format A5 – 7.80 BGN per item
- format A4 – 9.60 BGN per item
- format A3 – 18.00 BGN per item
- format B-16 12.60 BGN per item
14.5 Repair of hardcovers:
- format A5 – 9.60 BGN per item
- format A4 – 12.60 BGN per item
- format A3 – 18.00 BGN per item
- format B-16 –15.60 BGN per item
15. Binding of periodical publications:
15.1. Soft cover binding
- format A4 – 15.60 BGN per item
- format A3 – 18.00 BGN per item
- format A5 – 12.60 BGN per item
15.2. Hardcover binding
- format A4 – 18.40 BGN per item
- format A3 – 24.00 BGN per item
- format A5 – 15.60 BGN per item
15.3. Creasing:
- for print runs of up to 50 items, for the whole order – 2.40 BGN
- for print run of over 50 items, per item – 0.18 BGN
15.4. Machine got gluing of books not smaller than 120/170 mm
- for print run up to 50 items:
For spines under 20 mm – 1.50 BGN
For spines over 20 mm – 1.80 BGN
- for print run over 50 items:
For spines under 20 mm – 0.42 BGN
For spines over 20 mm – 0.78 BGN
15.5. Clear vinyl binding, A4 format – 2.70 per item
15.6. Manufacture of folders
- format 38/54 – 18.00 BGN per item
NOTE: The price for orders in larger formats increases reciprocally
15.7 Book cutting
- single cut – 0.60 BGN
- trimming per book – 1.80 BGN
- trimming for orders over 50 books – 0.78 BGN per book
16. Monochrome printing on a “Duplo” printing machine for print runs up to 100 items:
16.1. One quire (16 pages) in A4 – 96.00 BGN

 16.2 One quire (16 pages) in A5 – 54.00 BGN

17. Rental prices of the Conference Hall, Training Center, Information Center:
17.1. For 1 hour – 54.00 BGN
17.2. For 2 hours – 90.00 BGN
17.3. For 3 hours - 120.00 BGN
17.4. For 4 hours - 168.00 BGN
17.5. For 6 Hours - 186.00 BGN
17.6. For one day - 270.00 BGN
18. Multimedia equipment rental for use in the Library:
18.1 For 1 hour – 18.00 BGN
18.2 For 2 hours – 36.00 BGN
18.3 For 3 hours – 42.00 BGN
18.4 For 4 hours – 60.00 BGN
18.5 For one day – 90.00 BGN

NOTE:
1. The provision of previously existing written thematic bibliographic list is charged at 10% of its original value.
2. On weekends and festive days the services under points 17 and 18 are provided following a decision of the Director of the Library, and charged as follows:
- On weekends the price of services is increased by 75 %
- On official public holidays, the price of services is increased by 100 %.
3. The costs of quick orders (execution within 3 days) are increased by 50 % -, and by 100 % for express orders( execution on the day of submission).
4. Sales prices are effective from 01.06.2023.

American Corner and the Internet

With us you can learn how to get full access to the vast resources of eLIBRARY USA. It enables American Corner visitors to discover what Americans find in their public libraries and offers an extremely wide range of resources that would be useful both in English learning and in acquiring knowledge of American history, science, health, education, business, etc. An incredibly rich internet library, including:
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Filmakers Library Online
- Teacher Reference Center (EBSCOhost)
- English Language Learner (EBSCOhost)
- BookFlix
- Literature Resource Center
- Business Source Premier
- Public Library of Science
- Wikipedia
- College Navigator
- EducationUSA
- PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science
- PowerKnowledge Life Science
- National Geographic Virtual Library
- National Geographic Kids and many more

IIP Digital is a publicly available site providing the latest audio, video and written content from IIP. It includes a variety of programming tools, including videos, publications, texts, transcripts, customizable brochures, articles, and photo galleries. The content is based on six broad themes: All about America; Democracy, Civil Society and Education; Economic Growth and Development; Environment, Science, Technology, Health; Peace and safety as well as events. CO.NX is the digital diplomatic IIP team that connects people from around the world through interactive online video programs featuring opinion leaders, including public leaders and government officials. These programs provide virtual spaces for interactive exchange of ideas on different topics such as democracy, civil society, education, American culture, entrepreneurship, the environment, science, technology, and much more. Using connectivity technologies such as video, multimedia web chats, conferencing, and social networks, CO.NX goes beyond the geographic and cultural boundaries, allowing foreign participants, including American Spaces, to engage in conversations that could otherwise not to be implemented.
Voice of America is a website that hosts Learning English, a platform that offers a variety of thematic materials for English learners of all levels. The videos are accompanied by text and are a great addition to the discussions in the different clubs. Education USA profiles on Facebook and Twitter are particularly useful, as well as the Education USA Channel at YOUTUBE, which allows pupils, students and their parents and educators to watch videos from American colleges and universities.
WEBCHATS: The rise of tools such as Skype, Interactive WebCasts, Google Hangouts, Adobe Connect, and a variety of social media platforms provide American Corner with tools to increase the number, diversity, and experience of practitioners. Online parties and virtual discussions through webinars have proven to be an outstanding mechanism for conducting cultural programs. American Corner can expand the scope of its cultural exchange by joining web-sponsored web chats and linking participants to various newsgroups.

Library rules of service
IN IVAN VAZOV PUBLIC LIBRARY PLOVDIV

SECTION ONE
GENERAL

Art. 1. These rules of service of the Ivan Vazov Public Library Plovdiv hereinafter referred to as "Rules", govern the relations of the "Ivan Vazov" Public Library, hereinafter referred to as "the Library", with its patrons. The Library is a cultural institution that provides library and information services and delivers library items to the patrons.
Art. 2 The Library provides access to knowledge, information, and provides for lifelong learning through a variety of resources and services. The Library is accessible to all members of society regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, language, special needs, political beliefs, economic or labor status or educational level.
Art.3. (1) The working hours of the Library are determined by order of the Director.
(2) The working hours of the lending department, the reading rooms, and the patron services are specified in Appendix 4 of these Rules.
(3) The Library does not work with patrons on the last Thursday of the month from 08.00 to 12.00.
(4) The Library is closed during official public holidays of the respective calendar year.

SECTION TWO
PATRONS REGISTRATION

Art. 4. Every citizen has the right to use the services of the Library. For this purpose, they must register as a patron, according to the terms of these Rules.
Art. 5 The relationships between the Library and the patrons are settled in accordance with the provisions of the Public Libraries Act and the Law on Obligations and Contracts and are established by the act of issuing a personal library card.
Art.6. When the Library provides patrons with library, bibliographic, and information services or information resources with a return obligation, a contract is enacted between the two parties - a loan for servicing under Art. 243, 244, 247-249 of the Obligations and Contracts Act. The conclusion of the contract is established by a written document - personal library card or an order slip signed by the patron.
Art. 7. (1) In order to use the Library patrons must pay a subscription fee, determined by order of the Director. All patrons are required to present their cards at all service points and on every request.
(2) The options for issuing a free library card are listed in the current Price List of the services provided by the Library.
(3) The library card is personal and is not transferable.
Art.8. Library cards are issued in the central building of the Library at Avksentiy Veleshki Str. N. 17, and at the Children's Department at Avksentiy Veleshki Street, N. 15.
Art. 9. Conditions of registration:
1. Citizens over 14 years of age are registered after presenting an ID and a photo.
2. Children up to 14 years of age are registered with an identity document of their parents or tutors.
3. When registering, Bulgarian citizens must present an identity document according to Art. 13 of the Bulgarian Personal Documents Act.
4. In order to register as library patrons, foreign citizens must present an identity document according to Art. 14 of the Bulgarian Personal Documents Act.
Art.10. Citizens who are unable to register personally on site at the Library may use its services after a registration made by a person authorized by a written document (Annex 5, Template No 7).
Art. 11. Patrons with unresolved debts to the Library cannot be re-registered.
Art. 12. Patrons must notify the Library when a change of their address of permanent residence or ID occurs.
Art. 13. The Library issues the following types of library card (Annex № 5, Form № 8):
(1) Annual Library card. It is issued for a period of 12 (twelve) consecutive months from the date of registration and entitles the patron to borrow books for home reading and to the use of other home services and services in the Library.
(2) Six months library card. It is issued for a period of 6 (six) consecutive months from the date of registration and entitles the patron to the use of library items and services only at the Library.
(3) 30-day library card. It is issued for a period of 1 (one) month from the date of registration and entitles the patron to the use of library items and services only on the library premises.
(4) One-day library card. It is issued on the day of the visit and entitles the patron to the use of library items and services only at the Library for that day.
(5) Honorary library card. It is issued for free and has unlimited validity. Issued by order of the Director.
(6) Free library card. Issued to current and retired employees and staff members of the Library.
(7) Visitor card. Grants visits with access to the Library. Visitors may obtain it at the reception, after presenting an ID from Monday to Friday.
(8) Patrons who have declared a lost or stolen card may obtain a duplicate, after paying a fine of 2.00 (two) BGN.
Art. 14. Patrons and visitors who by their actions violate the authority of the Library or distribute false information about it are not allowed to use its services or have their cards revoked for a certain period of time at the discretion of the management.
Art. 15. Upon registration, patrons are informed about the types of services, where and how to use them, as well as the obligations and responsibilities they agree to in accordance with these Rules.

SECTION THREE
LIBRARY SERVICES

Art. 16. Patrons are entitled to borrowing library items and using library services at the following service units:
1. Circulation desks;
2. Reading rooms;
3. Children's Department;
4. Public Information Center;
5. German Center;
6. American Center;
7. Training Center
Art. 17. (1) The Library provides its patrons with basic (Annex 1) and specialized (Annex 2) library services, in accordance with Art. 27 of the Public Libraries Act.
(2) The main library services are provided free of charge.
(3) The Library performs specialized paid services in accordance with the Price List of the services provided by the Library, approved by order of the Director and adopted by resolution of the Municipal Council of Plovdiv.
Art. 18. Patrons up to the age of 14 are served by the Children's Department. They use the Library services in the central building only if a parent or guardian accompanies them.
Art. 19. Patrons are entitled to receive library documents from other libraries in the country or abroad in accordance with the rules for Interlibrary Loans.
Art. 20. (1) The Library must provide conditions for servicing patrons with special needs and disadvantaged patrons.
(2) The Library provides specialized seats for patrons with sensory disabilities.
(3) The Library is accessible for patrons with physical difficulties via a lift ramp located next to the building entrance from Ivan Vazov Str.

SECTION FOUR
BORROWING BOOKS

Art. 21(1) Only patrons registered with ID identifying their permanent residence address are entitled to borrowing books from the Library. Registration with any other type of identity document allows the patron to utilize library items and services only in the Library Building.
(2) Patrons can borrow up to 10 library items at a time.
(3) While using items from the open-stack areas, the patron must take care to retain item order.
Art. 22. (1) According to the Law on Cultural Heritage, the Law on Mandatory Deposit of Printed and other works, the Ordinance for the Preservation of Library Funds, and the Interlibrary Loan Guidelines, patrons are not permitted to borrow the following for home use:
1. Documents submitted to the Library under the Law on the Mandatory Deposit of Printed and other works (with the status of Archives of Bulgarian Literature) and marked with a red label;
2. Rare and valuable documents (manuscripts, paleo-prints, incunabula, archival funds, photographs, personal collections, unique editions);
3. Reference Material Books from the reading rooms, Local History Department, Reference, Bibliographic and Information department, and documents from the Repository that are marked with a green label.
4. Cartographic publications, printed music and graphic publications from the Repository, organizational and unpublished documents, patents and standards, magnetic tape films, microforms, original works of art;
5. Periodicals
6. Information resources received by Interlibrary Loan from the country and abroad.
(2) The use of documents from the Archive of Bulgarian Literature is allowed in exceptional cases and only with the permission of the Library Director.
Art. 23. (1) Library items from the Repository are made available to patrons after the submission of an order slip (Annex No. 5, Forms 1, 3). It is filled in in a straightforward and legible manner by the patrons and submitted to the Take-in-orders desk.
(2) Patrons can make up to 5 requests at a time.
(3) The delivery time for the requested items is up to 15 minutes.
(4) Ordered documents are received at the loan desk and must be checked out by a librarian at the circulation desk.
Art. 24. The on-duty librarian registers the borrowed items in the patron’s account. The borrowing system is automated, the library card is electronic, the barcode on the card serves as a unique patron identifier to the system.
Art. 25 Loan periods:
1. Books, graphical publications and printed music publications from the open-stack areas: 30 days;
2. Magnetic / optical / digital media documents: 7 days;
3. Reproductions: 3 months.
Art.26 (1) The due date of the borrowed item is marked on its checkout card (if available) by the patron.
(2) The due date of a library item can be pushed back on patron request. This can be done by notifying the on-duty librarian in the Patron Registration unit within a reasonable time-frame or renewing the item online. The loan period can be extended no more than twice.
Art. 27. (1) Patrons are notified about overdue items by letter (traditional or electronic), informing them that the loan term of the borrowed items has expired. Patrons with overdue items must return them within 30 days after receipt of the notice.
(2) In case of non-observance of the due date for returning the borrowed items, patrons must pay a fine of BGN 2.00 (two) per month plus postage expenses for the notifications sent.
Art. 28. (1)In the Children’s Department as well as the German Center books are borrowed with a library Book Card.
(2) Patrons of the German Center are serviced in accordance with the specific Rules of service of German Center (Annex № 6).

SECTION FIVE
USING LIBRARY ITEMS IN THE READING ROOMS

Art.29. (1) In order to use the reading rooms, patrons must present a library card and a reading seat number for the respective reading room, which is provided by the door-person. The Library has five reading rooms (Appendix 3).
(2) The use of documents in the reading room of “Special Collections” department takes place in compliance with specific requirements (Appendix 6).
Art. 30. The Library items are made available to the patrons after an order slip is filled out (Annex 5, Template No 2), which is then forwarded to the Take-in-orders desk.
Art. 31. (1) Patrons present their library cards to the on-duty librarian in the reading room. The librarian keeps the cards and the order slips for the borrowed items during patrons' stay in the reading room.
(2) Patrons bringing personal books in the reading room must notify the on-duty librarian of the quantity and type of said items.
(3) Patrons have the right to exchange borrowed items between each other only after informing the on-duty librarian.
(4) Patrons have the right to use periodicals from the current year and other items located in the reading rooms without filling an order slip, but are required to strictly preserve the original stacking order.
(5) Patrons have the right to use documents from reading rooms other than the one they have received a number for from the wardrobe, but only with the knowledge and assistance of the duty librarian in the respective reading room.
(6) Fifteen (15) minutes before closing time, every patron returns all library items used in the reading room to the duty librarian and is given back their library card.
(7) Patrons can hold the borrowed items up to 10 days. If the items on hold are not used for three consecutive days, the librarian is entitled to release them.
(8) In cases where the ordered item cannot be made available to the patrons, the reason must be written on the back of the order slip: "currently borrowed by another patron", "on interlibrary loan", "missing", "for restoration", "undergoing maintenance"," currently part of an exhibition", "for staff use only ". Order slips are kept by the duty librarian. Patrons must be informed about the order outcomes no later than the end of the next work day.
Art. 32. It is forbidden to bring library items out of the reading room except in the cases of authorized copying performed inside the Library and with the knowledge of the duty librarian.
Art. 33. Library items can be used in Reading Room № 1 on Saturday and Sunday only if requested on the preceding Friday.

SECTION SIX
OTHER SERVICES

Art. 34. Through Interlibrary Loan the Library provides its patrons with temporary access to library items belonging to other libraries in the country and abroad and also lends its items to other libraries in the country and abroad. The Interlibrary Loan policy and procedures are established by the Code of the specialized library service Interlibrary Loan and the Rules for its application in the Library (Annex № 5, Sample № 4)
Art. 35. Internet access and use.
(1) Registered patrons are entitled to use a wired internet connection on the designated computer workstations in the Library, as well as a wireless internet connection.
(2) The use of personal laptops or other mobile devices is permitted on the territory of the Library.
(3) Patrons are not allowed to:
1. Download software, movies or music;
2. Change the configuration of library computers, install or modify software that has been already installed;
3. Use the service for political, advertising, commercial and criminal (within the meaning of the Penal Procedure Code) purposes.
(4) The computer usage time limit is 60 minutes per patron. This limit can be extended only with permission from the on-duty librarian.
(5) Patrons must finalize their work with the computers 15 minutes before closing time.
(6) Personal storage of information as a result of Internet searches occurs only in the presence of the duty librarian.
(7) When using the Internet all patrons must observe Bulgarian law. Patrons must not visit or propagate sites containing violence, pornography, human rights violations; Patrons must observe copyright and intellectual property laws.
(8) In case of non-compliance with the Internet usage rules, the duty librarian has the right to discontinue patron activity. In the case of repeated violation, the patron’s access is suspended for one to three months at the discretion of the management.
Art. 36. Reproducing library items.
(1) Reproducing of library items is only conducted within the premises of the Library, strictly observing the requirements of Art. 24 (1) (9) and (11) of the Copyright and Related Rights Act.
(2) Patrons can obtain copies (photocopies or digital copies) of library items in accordance with the procedures established by these Rules.
(3) Documents belonging to the Special Collections Department can be reproduced only after fulfilling the special requirements established by the Rules for Access to the Special Collections in the Library and Rules for the Use of the Manuscript Collection (Annex № 6).
(4) It is not allowed to photocopy:
Library documents that have undergone restoration;
Library documents published before 1944.
(5) The reproducing of library documents with patrons' own reproduction devices occurs only with permission from Patron Services, Book Repository and Interlibrary Loans Department’s Head librarian, who also assigns the location for photographing.
(6) Documents made available to the patrons via Interlibrary Loan can be reproduced only by the patron that has ordered them and within the Library building.
Art. 37. The Library offers educational services to patrons and citizens in the Training Center. Their regulation is part of the Library Annual Plan.
Art. 38. The Library provides exhibition space, pursuant to its annual plan of cultural events.
Art. 39. The Library performs publishing activity. The publications of Ivan Vazov Public Library can be purchased from the Library's pay office.
Art. 40. The Library performs printing, bookbinding, and other services in accordance with the Price List of the services provided by the Library. Orders are accepted at the Editorial and Publishing Department.
Art. 41. The Library rents out the following premises: Conference Hall, Training Center, Information Center, and other spaces in the Library, according to the current Price List of the services provided by the Library.

SECTION SEVEN
PATRON RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Art. 42. All patrons must:
1.Upon entering the Library present their library cards to the door-person, and upon every request by a staff member.
2. Leave their outerwear and bulky luggage in the wardrobe (luggage larger than 50/40 cm). An exception is made for musical instruments. Use of the wardrobe is compulsory and free of charge for all patrons visiting the reading rooms.
3. Not leave money and/or valuables at the wardrobe. The library is not responsible for their storage. Food items are not accepted for storage at the wardrobe.
4. Not bring food in the areas designated for patron access. Liquids (water etc.) must be carried in tightly closed bottles.
5. Persons who are visibly intoxicated or otherwise inebriated, aggressive, bearing stabbing weapons or firearms, dressed indecently or unhygienically are not allowed on library premises. Refusing to comply with these basic requirements will lead to said persons being forcefully evacuated from the premises by law-enforcement officials.
6. Declare all recording and photographic devices upon entering the Library.
7. Maintain order and silence on the premises of the Library. All mobile devices must be used in silent mode.
8. Inspect borrowed items upon receiving them and inform the on-duty librarian in case of damage. Notify the librarian in case of missing pages.
9. Return borrowed items on time, as specified by these Rules.
10. Maintain the order and location of library items in the open-stack areas and reading rooms.
11. Use library items only in the reading rooms. For the needs of photocopying or reproducing in any other way, their removal from the reading room must occur only with permission from the on-duty librarian.
12. Preserve borrowed library items. Patrons must not damage library items, must keep the books clean, must not highlight or make notes in the margins of the pages, fold or tear pages or fragments of pages, copy illustrations or tables, write on paper placed directly over the library item.
13. Order required items by means of correctly and legibly filled order slips; Clarify beforehand any peculiarities regarding the desired items with the Consultant, the librarian at the Take-in-orders desk and the librarians from the circulation desks and the reading rooms.
14. Personally return used items to the on-duty librarian.
15. Not enter the Repository and staff-only areas.
16. Not remove catalog cards from the catalog cabinets and file cabinets, tear the labels or swap the drawers.
17. Finalize work with library items 15 minutes before closing time.
18. Upon leaving the Library, all patrons must present a token with the number of borrowed items to door-person.
19. Upon removal of library item not checked by the patron, said patron is sanctioned by temporary or permanent revocation of their library card. The duration of the sanction is established after examining the case.
20. Patrons may visit the Library’s internal departments only after a phone call from the door-person to the respective department.
21. Smoking in the Library buildings is strictly forbidden. Smoking in the surroundings takes place only at the designated smoking areas.
22. Abandoned or lost items are stored in the wardrobe for a period of 30 days and returned on request to their holders by the door-person. The library is not responsible for the storage of items after the expiry of the established time limit.
23. Visitors of the Library obtain a visitor card from at the entrance and follow staff member instructions.
Art. 43 In the event of non-compliance with these responsibilities, the patron’s right to use the Library services is revoked for a certain period of time or permanently, depending on the extent of the violation. Once the penalty has expired, this right is restored.
Art. 44. If a patron loses or damages a library document to the point of rendering it unfit for use, the patron must:
1. Replace it with a bibliographically identical copy;
2. Replace it with another edition of the same title;
3. Replace it with a copy of the original document;
4. Replace it with a title of equivalent content and value;
5. Pay a compensation amounting to its fivefold value at market prices.
Art.45. If a patron fails to compensate the Library under Art.44, the Library obtains a writ of execution for the amount of the indemnity under the procedure of Art. 242 in connection with Art. 237 letter C of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Art.46. The revocation of the right to use the Library does not preclude the recovery of damages under Art. 44.
Art.47. Written documents with contract value between the Library and the patrons are: a library card, an order slip, and service certificates specified in the text of these Rules.
Art. 48. In the event of an infringement of the Rules by a Library employee, patrons must notify the Head of the respective Department or the Deputy Director. For unresolved infringements, patrons must inform the Library Director.
Art. 49. If there is evidence of a crime committed by a patron or visitor that violates the public order or the property of the Library, the institution must notify the specialized law-enforcement bodies to which it provides the available information and documentation for the prosecution.

SECTION EIGHT
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYEES

Art. 50. Duties of the employees
(1) At the Wardrobe and main entrance:
1. To welcome and guide visitors and patrons of the Library;
2. Provide patrons, after they've displayed a library card, a number from the wardrobe that defines the patron's seat in the reading rooms and request the return of the numbers when leaving the Library;
3. To receive and store outerwear and bulky luggage in the wardrobe;
4. To control and prevent the removal of library documents outside the norms of their use established by these Rules;
5. To prevent patrons with inadequate behavior and clothing from entering the building of the Library;
(2) Department “Patron registration”:
1. To welcome the patrons and inform them about the Rules, and guide them according to their interests.
2. To inform new patrons about the norms of use of the library items and services, about their rights and obligations; to provide primary factual information about the Library;
3. To receive payment from patrons (fees, fines, etc.) and to provide a cash receipt for each payment.
4. To check the condition of the borrowed items, and give the patrons a token with the number of borrowed items, that must be presented upon exiting the Library;
5. As authorized personal information administrators, the employees are responsible for the protection of such information (under the Personal Data Protection Act).
(3) Take-in-orders desk:
1. To accept up to 5 order slips per patron and compare the data filled in by the patron to the digital key database;
2. In case of omissions and inaccuracies, clarify the problem carefully and clearly to the patron and help to remedy the problem;
3. Redirect order slips as intended and control their delivery. In case of a delay (in excess of 15 minutes), refer to the Repository and provide information to waiting patrons.
(4) Consultant’s desk in the catalog room:
1. Assist patrons working with the Library catalogs and perform reference, bibliographic and information services.
(5) Circulation desks:
1. Provide library, reference, bibliographic and information services to the patrons;
2. Tend to patrons in a polite manner, competently, and with attention to the needs of each individual.
(6)Reading rooms:
1. Monitor the timely and accurate execution of patron orders;
2. Register in a timely manner the taking and release of documents;
3. Make sure that no highlighting, page tearing or other damage to the library items occurs;
4. Provide assistance to patrons when working with reference documents and the open-stack items in the Reading Rooms. Maintain the relevance of the reference apparatus in the relevant reading room;
5. Ensure compliance with the 10-day time limit for the documents on hold and release them immediately after;
6. Prevent the removal of documents from the reading rooms and unauthorized book exchanges between patrons;
7. Exercise control over the photocopying of library documents used in the respective reading room;
8. Maintain order and silence in the reading room.
(7)Repository:
1. Accept only fully, accurately, and legibly filled -in order slips;
2. Carry out orders according to the established times-table and regulations;
3. Provide patrons with items in good condition;
4. Explain precisely and exhaustively in writing (on the back of the order slip) the reasons why the ordered library item cannot be made available to the patron;
5. Maintain the order of the documents in the Repository and observe the established norms of preservation and protection of the library items;
6. Control the access to the Repository.
(8) Specialized library services are performed according to the established specific rules in the respective departments.
(9) All librarians assisting the patrons must identify themselves by name, by wearing a name tag.
Art. 51. While tending to patrons, the employees must respect the adopted norms of the internal normative documents, as well as the principles of the Code of Ethics for members of Library staff.
Art. 52. In case of non-compliance with these Rules, the employees must notify the Head librarian of the department in question or the Deputy Director. Should unresolved infringements occur, the employees must inform the Library Director.
Art. 53. Library staff who do not comply with the requirements of these Rules are subject to administrative penalties as defined by the Internal Staff Regulations for employees and staff members of the Library.

SECTION NINE
PENALTY PROVISIONS

Art. 54. Whoever intentionally damages, destroys or loses Library items is fined according to Art. 66 (1) and (2) of the Public Libraries Act.
Art. 55. A staff member who fails to provide suitable conditions for the protection of library items and allows them to be lost, damaged or destroyed is liable to a fine of BGN 200 to BGN 2,000.
Art. 56. (1) Infringement actions under Section Nine of these Rules are established by decree of Library Director.
(2) The establishment of the liability, the issuing, appealing and execution of the penalties are carried out in accordance with the Administrative Violations and Sanctions Act.

SECTION TEN
TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

§ 1. The present rules of service of the Ivan Vazov Public Library Plovdiv enter into force on 27.03.2017.
§ 2. These Rules are associated with the following Annexes:
1. Annex № 1 Main library services;
2. Annex № 2 Specialized library services;
3. Annex № 3 List of reading rooms circulation desks;
4. Annex № 4 Working hours of the circulation desks, the reading rooms, and the departments assisting the patrons;
5. Annex №5 Example forms for servicing the patrons in the Ivan Vazov Public Library Plovdiv
6. Annex №6 Internal regulations.

ANNEXES

Annex № 1 Basic library services
1. Using the library collections inside and outside the Library;
2. Providing verbal bibliographic and factual information;
3. Providing access to traditional and digital data bases;
4. Providing Internet access for scientific, educational, and social purposes;
5. Organizing cultural events;
6. Educational services;

Annex № 2 Specialized library services
1. Providing written bibliographic information;
2. Providing retrospective bibliographic researches;
3. Delivery of library items from the country and abroad;
4. Providing access to external Internet resources and digital data bases;
5. Reproducing of library items;
6. Exhibition curation;
7. Qualification and expert-consulting services.

Annex № 3 List of reading rooms and circulation desks

Main building

Open-stack areas (Circulation desks)
Philological, social, natural, precise and applied sciences
Arts Reading Room

Reading rooms
№ 1 Philological, social, natural, precise and applied sciences
№ 2 acad. Peter Dinekov
№ 3 Current periodicals
№ 4 Arts
№ 5 Special collections

Children’s department

Open-stack areas (Circulation desks)
Reading rooms:
Foreign languages reading room
Reading room for children up to 11 years.
Reading room for children over 11 years.

Annex № 4 Working hours for the circulation desks, the reading rooms and departments assisting the patrons*

Circulation desks
Monday-Friday
08.00 – 17:45 (winter)
08.00 – 19:45 (summer)
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Mediatheque
Monday - Friday
08.00 – 17.45 (winter)
08.00 – 19.45 (summer)
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Children’s Department
Monday - Friday
08.00 – 17.00 (winter)
09.00 – 17.30 (summer)
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Reading Rooms
Monday - Friday
08.00 – 17.45 (winter)
08.00 – 19.45 (summer)

Saturday Reading Room № 1
08.00 – 17.45 (winter)
08.00 – 19.45 (summer)

Sunday Reading Room № 1
08.00 – 15.45 (winter)
08.00 – 15.45 (summer)

Reading room “Current Press”
Monday - Friday
08.00 – 17.45 (winter)
08.00 – 19.45 (summer)
Saturday – Sunday Closed

German Reading Room
Monday - Tuesday
13.00 – 18.00
Wednesday - Thursday
09.30 – 12.00
13.00 – 17.30
Friday
09.30 – 12.00
13.00 – 16.00
Saturday – Sunday Closed

American Space
Monday - Friday
09.00 – 12.00
13.00 – 17.30
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Community Information Center
Monday - Friday
08.00 – 12.00
12.30 – 17.00 (winter)
12.30 – 19.00 (summer)
Saturday – Sunday Closed

Internal Departments
Monday – Friday
08.00 – 12.00
12.30 – 16.30
Saturday – Sunday Closed

* The Library reserves the right to change the working time of structural units when the circumstances require it

Annex № 6 Internal regulations

Rules for service in the German Center

1.The Center serves general educational purposes. All citizens are entitled to using its services after patron registration.
• Library cards for citizens above 14 years of age are issued in the main building of the Library at 17 Avksentii Veleshki Str.
• Patrons must notify the Library when changing their residential address.
2. Patrons have access to the following services:
• Borrowing library items for use at home or use them in the reading room;
• Using the reference resources of the Center;
• Using the Center’s devices for sound and video reproduction, etc.
• Borrowing for home reading: Books - up to 3 items at a time; newspapers, magazines, CDs, and DVDs – up to 2 items at a time;
• Duration of loan period: Books – 15 days; newspapers, magazines, CDs, and DVDs – 7 days;
3. The duration of the loan period can be extended on the patron’s request, only if the borrowed items are not requested by another patron.
4. Items that can’t be borrowed are:
• Reference sources and the latest issues of newspapers and magazines.
5. According to the Ordinance for the Preservation of Library Funds, patrons are obliged to:
• Preserve the borrowed library items. Patrons must not damage library items, must keep the books clean, must not highlight or make notes in the margins of the pages, fold or tear pages or fragments of pages, copy illustrations or tables, write on paper placed directly over the library item.
• Inspect borrowed items upon receiving them and inform the on-duty librarian in case of damages. Notify the librarian in case of missing pages.
6. If a patron loses or damages any library item, the patron must replace it with a bibliographically identical copy or with another edition of the same title;
7. In the case of multiple violations of the Rules for service in the Center, the patron’s right to borrow items could be revoked.

Rules for the Use of the Manuscript Collection in the Special Collections Department

1. Original manuscripts are used in the Reading Room only in the presence of an associate of the Special Collections Department.
2. Patrons are provided with original manuscripts that are in good (stable) condition or that have undergone restoration. It is preferable that patrons are provided with replicas, if available.
3. The use of manuscripts in poor condition (strained book spine, missing bindings, fragile paper, damaged parchment, major damage to the pages - natural or caused by restoration failure, loose manuscript pages – originally unbound or unbound as a result of restoration failure etc.) is not allowed, if there are available replicas.
• Patrons can be denied access to the manuscript in the case of overuse of the original in a short amount of time.
• In order to be allowed to use manuscripts in poor conditions, patrons must state explicitly the reasons why the originals are needed, based on which in each particular case the Head librarian of “Special Collections” decides whether to make the manuscripts available to the patron or not.
4. If replicas are available, the use of illuminated or richly decorated original manuscripts is forbidden, unless the replica makes quality research impossible.
• In order to be allowed to use illuminated manuscripts that do not have replicas, patrons must state explicitly the reasons why the originals are needed.
• In both cases, in order to be allowed to work with the original manuscripts for the first time, patrons must provide recommendations from an authoritative source (scientific supervisor, lecturer, etc.) certifying the need for the research and the patron’s competency in working with original manuscripts; such manuscripts are provided to the patron only for a limited time and with permission from the Head librarian.
5. The use of writing implements other than pencils is strictly prohibited while working with the original manuscript. Digital devices, however, can be used.
6. In order to be allowed to work with original manuscripts, it is imperative to use cotton gloves, which are provided in the reading room.
7. Only professionally qualified patrons are allowed to copy watermarks, observing specific rules – using soft pencil, through a glass or thinner plastic transparent pad, in the presence of the duty librarian.
8. Photographing (according to the conditions stipulated in the Price List of the services provided by the Library) with patron’s own technical means is permitted only following submission of a written certificate stating the purposes for reproducing. The filming process is carried out only in the presence of the Chief Librarian of the "Special Collections" Department.
• If a digital copy is available, reproducing with patron’s own technical means is not allowed.
• Photographing/video recording of manuscripts or other documents by mobile devices with embedded cameras is not allowed.
9. It is strictly forbidden to place any objects on the manuscripts.
10. No liquids are allowed in the Reading Room.
11. When leaving the workstation all originals must be closed or covered; When leaving the workstation for more than 15 minutes the manuscript is returned to the librarian’s desk.
12. In case of repeated non-compliance with the requirements as established by the on-duty librarian, the patron is denied access to original documents.