Registration for the 2025 National Library Forum on 16 and 17 October will be open between 1 and 10 September. There will be extended registration until 14 September or until all places are filled.
The theme this year is Libraries Today: Accessible, Proactive, Sustainable. The programme is aimed at library professionals from all over the country and will enable an exchange of experience between professionals through presentations, discussions, practical seminars and informal networking opportunities.
There will be three key sub-themes:
- Accessible libraries – modern forms of services, services for different groups of users
- Proactive libraries – partnerships, projects and continuing education for library professionals
- Sustainable libraries – green libraries, cultural heritage, the New European Bauhaus programme
Participation is free, but registration is required.
- The Global Libraries Bulgaria Foundation will cover the cost of one night’s stay in Sofia (16 October) for participants travelling from other cities.
- Transport costs will be covered by participants themselves.
2025 AWARDS
The National Forum will also feature the Global Libraries Bulgaria Foundation Awards. These awards are divided into four categories recognising the contributions of national media outlets, local media outlets, individuals and organisations to the nation’s libraries.
Anyone can submit a nomination for any of the categories. The deadline is 1 October.