Sustainable Development of the Practices of Digitization in National Library “Ivan Vazov” – Plovdiv

Authors

  • Ivan Kratchanov National Library “Ivan Vazov”, 17 Avksentii Veleshki Str., Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2019.9.41

Keywords:

Digitization, Plovdiv, Cultural Heritage, Digital Library

Abstract

National Library “Ivan Vazov” in Plovdiv is the second largest library in Bulgaria. It is established as the second national depository of Bulgarian printed output and has contributed significantly to the preservation of the national cultural and historical heritage. This article offers an overview of the library’s history and current developments in the field of automation and digitization.

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Published

2019-09-13

How to Cite

Kratchanov, I. (2019). Sustainable Development of the Practices of Digitization in National Library “Ivan Vazov” – Plovdiv. Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage, 9, 375–382. https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2019.9.41

Issue

Vol. 9 (2019): Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage

Section

Project Papers