At the end of the 19th century, the Chelyabinsk Regionaluniversal scientific library. Initially, it functioned as a free city reading room. A few years later, its fund already contained more than two thousand books, various editions of newspapers and magazines. Elective Council controlled the replenishment of the fund. The services of this library were mainly used by peasants and commoners. The local intelligentsia made a significant contribution to the development of the reading room.
Initial development
Lev Stanislavovich Korotovsky became the firstthe head and librarian of the institution. He worked in it for more than fifteen years. At the beginning of the 20th century, the public library in Chelyabinsk expanded markedly. In 1917, its fund consisted of about ten thousand volumes. Work institutions stopped for some time because of the revolution and the Civil War, and resumed only a few years. During this period, Lidia Nikolaevna Seifullina became its leader. She later became a well-known popular Soviet author. Lidia Nikolaevna in every possible way encouraged the locals to read and led the collection of new copies for the foundation of the institution.
Functioning at the beginning of the 20th century
In the 20s of the twentieth century, many positiveinnovations learned the city of Chelyabinsk. The library (public later) has become one of the most popular local institutions. She was in one of the mansions on Zwilling Street. The facility was visited by about three thousand people. At this time, educational activities were given special attention. A whole network of libraries was formed in the district of Chelyabinsk. The library (public) stood out against the rest. A special journal was published in the region, the editor of which was Anatoly Vladimirovich Kotelnikov. He was also the head of a local association of educational institutions.
In the 30s the institution was reorganized and becameknown as the Regional Public Library (Chelyabinsk). It functioned as a methodical center. Many people have made significant contributions to the development of this institution.
Work during the Second World War
During the war, library staff continuedwork with books in hospitals and at enterprises. For their merits, the institution was granted a special status by decision of government bodies. The institution was known as the Republican State Public Library until 1954.
Further development
С начала 60-х годов заведение находится в a three-story building, which is a monument of local architecture. At that time, its fund numbered about a million volumes and had more than six hundred reading places. The institution is one of the largest regional public libraries. This was due to the level of professional activity and a large number of visitors. A lot of effort put into this several directors of the institution.
Functioning in the last quarter of the 20th century
Many famous people lived and worked in suchfamous city like Chelyabinsk. The library is a public knowledge base, which can boast that Boris Timofeevich Utkin conducted his activities there. This man was a famous local bibliographer. He made a great contribution to the study of the history of the Ural libraries, and also contributed to the development of local lore bibliography.
The 90s marked the beginning of a difficult period.for the entire domestic library world. At that time, such places were in search of relevant concepts. The same happened in the city with the name Chelyabinsk. The public library was no exception. In general, the situation was aggravated by a decrease in the prestige of such institutions. Not the last role was played by the transition to market relations.
Now one of the main tasks was masteringmechanisms of new economic structure. Attempts were made to use a variety of marketing technologies, and the system of organizing the library changed. Many services and departments were abolished, but new ones were created in parallel, which were in demand by the current realities.
Во вторую половину 90-х годов активно развивается process of informatization. The value of libraries is gradually increasing. In 1994, the institution began to work on creating its own electronic catalog. The public library (Chelyabinsk), whose website (chelreglib.ru/ru/) contains full information about the institution, has several objectives. One of the main directions of its activity today is the informatization and moderation of processes within the organization.
Public Library (Chelyabinsk). Schedule
The main building is located at: Lenin Ave., 60.
The main building functions as follows:
- From Wednesday to Saturday - 9: 00–20: 00.
- Tuesday and Sunday - 12: 00–20: 00.
Rare Volume Sector Works:
- From Tuesday to Saturday - 12: 00–18: 00.
The section of music publications operates as follows:
- From Tuesday to Sunday - 12: 00–20: 00.
The Department of Literature in Foreign Languages (61 Zwilling St.) receives visitors:
- From Tuesday to Friday - 11: 00–19: 00.
- On Saturday and Sunday - 10: 00–18: 00.
The depository storage department (address: 57, Mechanical st.) Is open:
- From Monday to Friday - 9: 00–17: 00.
General rest days for all divisions:
- Regular holidays are Monday.
- In public holidays the institution also does not work.
Record conditions and required documents
Entry to the library is in the main building.institutions. To do this, visit the control and registration department. A visitor who wants to sign up must have a passport with him, as well as a photo 3 x 4. Students of colleges and universities must present their student ID card. After completing the registration procedure, a citizen receives a permanent plastic card, which gives him the right to visit the library.
