The main city of the Black Earth Region, its cultural center and the focus of scientific life is Voronezh. The Nikitinsky library as the largest in the region performs the functions of a universal collection of documents and a regional study center. This is not only an information institution, but also an educational one, as well as taking an active part in the cultural life of the country. At the initiative of the library, exhibitions, contests and literary readings are held. The events are aimed not only at increasing the popularity of the library system, but also at attracting public attention to environmental problems and the country's historical past.
Library history
Many sights, cultural and scientific achievements are famous for the city of Voronezh. The Nikitin library is the largest in the region and one of the oldest. It was opened in the 60s of the 19th century on the initiative of the advanced intelligentsia of the city. Attempts to give people the opportunity to read books have been undertaken for over a hundred years. And only in the middle of the 19th century, thanks to the efforts of I. S Nikitin, people were able to get acquainted for free with new books in the literary salon at his bookstore. After the death of the poet, a library was created there. At first, her fund was replenished with donations and private collections. And by the beginning of the 20th century, it already had about 60 thousand books. The library has opened three branches in the districts of the region. After the revolution, it was nationalized and continued to develop. By the beginning of World War II , the library already had more than 600 thousand volumes. Among the people she was always very popular and called her "Nikitinka". And only in the 60s the library was officially named after its founder.
Library today
Now it is the center for the entire library system of the region, a universal repository of documents. In addition to a variety of printed materials, the collections have audio materials, and more recently, electronic media. Only about three million copies of books, booklets, prints are stored there. A lot of valuable material on the story. Many interesting events survived the city of Voronezh. The Nikitin library is actively involved in local history.
It contains a rich collection of books in Russian and foreign languages, binder magazines, a rich music library and Internet access. About 60 thousand people annually use the services of the library. The level of service is constantly increasing, and the
Nikita Library (Voronezh) is now considered one of the best in the country
. An electronic catalog created recently will help you quickly select the literature you need, and experienced, polite employees will help you understand it.
What services does the library provide?
The building, which is now located "Nikitinka", was built in the 60s specifically for her. Therefore, the entire huge fund is conveniently located, there are also extensive repositories and an interlibrary loan. Ordering literature on the Internet is also offered by the Nikitinsky Library (Voronezh). The official website will tell you about working hours, give you the opportunity to order the literature you need or extend the book without leaving your home. Many departments of the library are needed only for specialists, and most readers use only a few.
Library structure
- subscription, where you can take the right book to your home;
- The department of local history, which contains literature on the history of Voronezh, its cultural life and sights;
- The department of natural science and technical literature helps a lot of students in writing term papers and preparing for exams;
- several reading rooms allow you to get acquainted with the necessary books in a relaxed atmosphere;
- The department of periodicals provides an opportunity to read most of the modern and old newspapers and magazines;
- music and music department, where you can both take literature home and get acquainted with it there;
- music library;
- Two online rooms where you can read books online for free.
For many surrounding regions, the center of cultural and informational life is Voronezh. The Nikitin library plays a leading role in this.