IATP Experiences Essential to Evolution of Sevastopol Children’s Library

The Central Sevastopol Library for Children (CSLC) in Sevastopol, Ukraine received its first computer in 1998. At the time, not one library employee had the training to use it. Now, however, CSLC is equipped with 54 computers, 18 printers, six scanners, and a number of digital and Web cameras. Most importantly, today’s CSLC employees, after IATP training, can put these technological tools to use.

In 2001, CSLC partnered with IATP to open a public internet access and training center. This center housed eight computers and was the first local center with high-speed internet access. Free internet rose rapidly in popularity, among both library visitors and employees. Internetadept librarians began accessing websites developed by colleagues in Ukraine, Russia, and other Eurasian countries. As the technical skills of library staff increased, the institution decided to become producers, not just consumers, of online information. They began work on a CSLC website to promote library activities and services. Today, the website offers CSLC news, online publications of local authors, a children’s page, information about CSLC partners, and an electronic catalogue, among other resources.

Beginning in 2002, CSLC librarians have been developing an ecological information Web portal entitled “EcoLogia. EcoTavrika. EcoLogika.” Developed with the help of IATP and Peace Corps Volunteer Betty Kelly, the portal was hosted on the IATP server. This project required the help of many partners, including state and local environmental organizations, university and school libraries, and several prominent ecologists. The portalprovides a list of ecological publications available in city libraries, materials about rare and endangered species, and a list of university ecological departments across Ukraine. In 2004, the Web portal was visited by over 20,000 people. CSLC staff regularly updated the site, provided information about important ecological developments and initiatives in the region, and posted photos of environmentally-focused events. In 2006, the Web portal won the Library Information Resources on Ecology and Environment Competition sponsored by the State Public Scientific-Technical Library of Russia. The Web portal is still evolving, regularly posting information about developing environmental issues.

CSLC Director Svitlana Kapranova said, “We believe that creating websites and Web portals expands the information offered by our library and creates a positive and modern image. Now that we have our own level of experience, we’re ready to share it with our colleagues. We’re open to collaboration and hope to expand our network of partners and friends.” Since the Sevastopol IATP Center opened in 2002, over 200 librarians from the city and region have benefited from free internet access or training.

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