We would like to inform you that more library departments start issuing publications and some reading rooms are re-opening from May 25th . The library users are welcome to attend and read publications at the departments and rooms listed below: Lending Department; Main Reading Room; Region’s Cultural Heritage and Informational Publications Reading Rooms (except Periodicals….. Read More
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Lithuanian cultural heritage: nearly 13 000 images to be digitised in 2020
The Regional Digitisation Department of the library provides free scanning service of cultural heritage items (old publications, newspapers, manuscripts, photographs) to public libraries and memory institutions of Panevėžys and Utena municipalities since 2016. In 2019, nine public libraries and four memory institutions of Panevėžys and Utena municipalities used this service; they scanned 6578 images (from….. Read More
Visitors are welcome to use the library computers from the 18th of May
Due to easing of the quarantine, the library renews some of its services. From the 18th of May library users are welcome to work by the computers at The Main Reading Room of the Central Palace. The visitors can use 7 stationary computers as well as their own devices. A free-of-charge wi-fi is also provided…… Read More
Lithuanian libraries are utilising 3D printers to support medics
Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library joins other Lithuanian public libraries for a kind mission – printing protective equipment for medical professionals using a 3D printer. After testing and improving different models ‘Robotikos mokykla‘ (eng. ‘Robotics School’) developed a simple and functional design of protective face shields in collaboration with Lithuanian engineers and medical professionals….. Read More
Library Conversations: Olivera Krivošić (Serbia)
Panevėžys county Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė public library has developed many partnerships with European libraries. Recognising that the present time is an exceptionally good time to reconnect and establish closer relationships with colleagues from abroad, we decided to start a new column “Library conversations”. Here is an interview with our dear colleague Olivera Krivošić from The Matica….. Read More
National Library Week Begins
The tradition continues, but this year National Library Week in Lithuania is different. As libraries are closed due to quarantine, the celebrations are taking place online. This year the main theme of the National Library Week raises a question: „How did we change in 20 years?“ Library communities are invited to share their experience, photos,….. Read More
Explore electronic resources
Learn about the electronic resources and access useful materials. Everything from electronic books to music recordings – keep yourself up to date. Open Research Library combines all Open Access book content in one place. It is designed for easy discovery and user-friendly navigation. EBSCO Publishing offers research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books and discovery service….. Read More
Information on COVID-19 and the Global Library Field
Libraries around the world face difficult challenges when deciding what services to offer for their visitors and how to comply with their visitors’ needs. In many countries, libraries are temporarily closed, some are restricting their services. Governments have different approaches: while some oblige all libraries to close, others state that the work must continue. There….. Read More
Join EBSCO virtual training sessions in April
Library specialists and everyone interested in EBSCO materials are invited to attend virtual training sessions. Register now! Remote access & promotional materials for EBSCO resourcesHost: Urszula NowickaDate: Wednesday, April 8, 2020Time: 11:00 amREGISTER EBSCO databases for humanities studiesHost: Urszula NowickaDate: Wednesday, April 8, 2020Time: 12:00 pmREGISTER How to find business magazines or journal articles related….. Read More