Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
type: channel
description: The scientific-methodological journal “Bulletin of Armenian Libraries” has been published by the National Library of Armenia since 2015 (2015–2019, 2021–present). The journal is intended for professionals and researchers in the fields of library science, bibliography, museology, archival studies, publishing and other related disciplines. “Bulletin of Armenian Libraries” is a fully open access journal. All articles are made freely available to readers immediately upon publication, without subscription fees or registration barriers.
publisher: National Library of Armenia
language: en
publication name: Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
issn: 1829-4685
items: THE LITERARY LEGACY OF CHARLES-TIRAN TEKEYAN AND THE ARMENIANS’ RESCUE MISSION DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR: A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CONCEPT
items: LIBRARY DIPLOMACY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
items: STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOURSE IN LINGUISTIC WORKS
items: MEDIA ARCHIVE: A NEW STEP TOWARDS PRESERVING NATIONAL DIGITAL HERITAGE
items: IMPROVING WEBSITE ARCHIVING PROCESSES FOR THE LONG-TERM PRESERVATION OF DIGITAL CULTURAL HERITAGE
items: THE ROLE OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY PRESERVATION: BEST STORAGE PRACTICES AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF HUNGARY
items: CHRISTOFFEL VAN SICHEM’S ENGRAVER’S WORKS IN ARMENIAN ART
items: ON THE EVIDENCE OF EXCAVATIONS CONDUCTED IN ARTSAKH-KARABAKH FOUND IN THE “REPORTS OF THE IMPERIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMISSION”
items: THE STATUTE OF THE NERSISIAN SCHOOL
items: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA AS A GUARDIAN OF THE HISTORICAL MEMORY OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
items: THE LIBRARY REPOSITORIES OF THE “KACHAR” SCIENTIFIC CENTER ON THE DEFENSE ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH: DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
items: MODERN REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIBRARY FIELD
items: NEW ELECTRONIC DICTIONARY (ARMENIAN – RUSSIAN – ENGLISH)։ NEEDS AND CHALLENGES
items: BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ARMENIAN TRANSLATED LITERATURE։ METHODOLOGICAL ASPECT
items: THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ARMENIAN PERIODICALS IN GREECE
items: THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA
items: ARMENIAN PRINTING HISTORY PROMOTION WITHIN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS (AEPM, IZI TRAVEL)
items: MARC 21 FORMAT: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF NON-BOOK PUBLICATIONS
items: THE ARMENIAN PRESS IN IRAN
items: MUSEUMS OF ARTSAKHMUSEUMS OF ARTSAKH
items: WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
items: HISTORICAL AND LINGUISTIC EVALUATION OF THE SYRIAN-ARMENIAN ANNUAL “GEGHARD”
items: THE PRESERVATION OF NATIONAL HERITAGE: IRANIAN-ARMENIAN PRINTING AND CONTINUING RESOURCES
items: PRESERVING HERITAGE: EXPLORING ARMENIAN LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE THROUGH RARE BOOKS AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
items: THE ARMENIAN FOUR GOSPELS OF 966 - ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE FOREIGN LANGUAGE MANUSCRIPTS IN THE COLLECTION OF THE ST. ST CYRIL AND METHODIUS NATIONAL LIBRARY
items: SEMANTIC GROUPS OF FOLKLORIC OATHS
items: GEGHAM TER-KARAPETYAN’S RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC HERITAGE OF MUSH AND NEIGHBOURING HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC REGIONS
items: MUSEUM MARKETING AS A MEANS OF INCREASING THE SERVICE ATTRACTIVENESS AND RESOURCE PROVISION
items: SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
items: CHALLENGES OF ONLINE PUBLISHING. DIGITAL PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

THE LITERARY LEGACY OF CHARLES-TIRAN TEKEYAN AND THE ARMENIANS’ RESCUE MISSION DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR: A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CONCEPT
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description: The purpose of the article is to show the Armenian-French cultural, historical and political ties during the First World War of 1915. In particular, for the assistance provided by the French navy during the Armenian self-defense battles and for the great humanitarian attitude. All this found its place in the form of facts in the memoirs of Sh. T. Tekeyan, a marine of Armenian origin, who was directly involved in the rescue of Armenians. The memoirs were published in Paris in 1919 and, after many years of oblivion, translated from French into Armenian. Other publications about that period and events were also included in the article.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Charles Tiran Tekeyan
  topic: keywords
subject: Eastern Legion
  topic: keywords
subject: mount Musa
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subject: memoirs
  topic: keywords
creator: ASTGHIK NERSESYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 118
ending page: 127
doi: 10.52027/18294685-an.1.25-07

LIBRARY DIPLOMACY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
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description: Diplomacy of library culture, as a direction of the state's foreign policy, implies the exchange of book idea, information, value system, documents, and other elements between different countries and people in order to strengthen the library matter. The term “diplomacy” relates to the ancient Greek word “diploma”, which means “a double-folded document containing official agreements, decisions”. In addition to political diplomacy, there is also second-track diplomacy, i.e. non-governmental, unofficial connections and activities between private citizens or groups of individuals. It is also important the modern international digital diplomacy and its implementation through global social networks. Unlike traditional diplomacy, digital diplomacy works differently by facilitating access to knowledge, bridging exchanges between scientific research and policy. In the article, an attempt was made to define the place of international activity of libraries in the system of international relations of culture. In addition, to develop the work of libraries with foreign libraries and librarian associations, specialized cultural, informational, educational, scientific organizations and institutions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: library diplomacy
  topic: keywords
subject: National Library of Armenia
  topic: keywords
subject: digital diplomacy
  topic: keywords
creator: ANNA MARTIROSYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 110
ending page: 117
doi: 10.52027/18294685-am.1.25-01

STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOURSE IN LINGUISTIC WORKS
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description: The aim of the study is to analyze the structure of scientific discourse, attempting to reveal the vocabulary used in linguistic works, the ratio of parts of speech, sentence types, and their functions. This study seeks to uncover the characteristic features of scientific style and their role in the effectiveness of scientific communication. This study is based on the theoretical works of V. Hambardzumyan’s “Principles of Linguistics”, Ed. Mkrtchyan and L. Khachatryan’s “Course on the History of the Armenian Language”, and G. Jahukyan’s “Conversations about the Armenian Language”, which serve as the theoretical foundation and basis for conducting linguistic analyses. An important aspect of this study is that the analysis of the structure of scientific discourse holds significant value in contemporary linguistics, as it contributes to improving the clarity and comprehensibility of scientific communication.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: linguistics
  topic: keywords
subject: scientific thinking
  topic: keywords
subject: term
  topic: keywords
subject: vocabulary
  topic: keywords
creator: ANNA KOSTANYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 102
ending page: 109
doi: 10.52027/18294685-ak.1.25-06

MEDIA ARCHIVE: A NEW STEP TOWARDS PRESERVING NATIONAL DIGITAL HERITAGE
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description: The National Library of Armenia (NLA) has launched Media Archive, a pioneering digital platform designed to collect and preserve online media content as part of Armenia’s national heritage. Developed by a young professional of Université Française en Arménie (UFAR), the system automates the collection of content from Armenian news websites, capturing articles, blogs, and other born-digital materials that are at risk of disappearing. The platform addresses a critical gap in Armenia’s legal deposit system, which currently applies mostly to printed materials. Using web scraping technologies, data is collected, cleaned, and archived with metadata, ensuring long-term access and legal authenticity. A user-friendly interface enables librarians to manage and search the archive effectively. Future enhancements include OCR integration for digitized historical materials and catalog system integration. Media Archive establishes the technological foundation for an electronic legal deposit system and reflects NLA’s commitment to safeguarding Armenia’s digital cultural memory for future generations and supporting scientific research and cultural preservation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: digital heritage
  topic: keywords
subject: Media Archive
  topic: keywords
subject: Electronic Legal Deposit
  topic: keywords
subject: metadata
  topic: keywords
subject: data collection
  topic: keywords
creator: ANNA CHULYAN
creator: ANI MARKOSYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 96
ending page: 101
doi: 10.52027/18294685-mc.1.25-08

IMPROVING WEBSITE ARCHIVING PROCESSES FOR THE LONG-TERM PRESERVATION OF DIGITAL CULTURAL HERITAGE
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description: The web archiving process is of great importance because it enables individuals and organizations to have long-term access to information and to utilize it. The most important challenges of web archiving technology relate to regulatory and organizational issues, as well as aspects of ensuring authenticity and integrity, documentation, and quality control.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: web archiving
  topic: keywords
subject: archived copies of websites
  topic: keywords
subject: metadata
  topic: keywords
subject: electronic information resources
  topic: keywords
creator: VYACHESLAV BRICHKOVSKY
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 89
ending page: 95
doi: 10.52027/18294685-vb.1.25-05

THE ROLE OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY PRESERVATION: BEST STORAGE PRACTICES AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF HUNGARY
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description: Since the foundation of the National Széchényi Library (NSZL), it has served as a repository of knowledge and a custodian of Hungarian cultural heritage, making paper-based and electronic library documents publicly accessible. Therefore, it is library's duty to preserve its collection in the best way possible for future generations. The library has adopted a new sustainable practice to protect cultural heritage objects housed in the national library. In this paper the author will discuss their approach to preserving analogue documents.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: paper-based documents
  topic: keywords
subject: ArtiosCAD
  topic: keywords
subject: sustainability
  topic: keywords
subject: packaging technology
  topic: keywords
creator: KRISZTINA FRANGES
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 70
ending page: 88
doi: 10.52027/18294685-kr.1.25-04

CHRISTOFFEL VAN SICHEM’S ENGRAVER’S WORKS IN ARMENIAN ART
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description: In the 16th centuries in the Armenian cultural life, an extremely important event took place, the start of Armenian printing. After the Gutenberg invention, a rapidly developing printingbusiness in Europe drew the Armenian cultural figures’ attention. Until 18th century the Armenian printed books were used by the works of European engraving masters, especially the German motifs by Christoffel van Sichem.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: wood engraving
  topic: keywords
subject: book illustration
  topic: keywords
subject: Christofel van Sichem
  topic: keywords
subject: Tovma Vanandetsi
  topic: keywords
creator: ARPINE SIMONYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 58
ending page: 69
doi: 10.52027/

ON THE EVIDENCE OF EXCAVATIONS CONDUCTED IN ARTSAKH-KARABAKH FOUND IN THE “REPORTS OF THE IMPERIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMISSION”
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description: The article examines the evidence about Artsakh-Karabakh presented in the bulletins “Reports of the Imperial Archaeological Commission” (“report of the Imperial Archaeological Commission”), one of the many valuable sources stored in the National Library of Armenia. These newsletters were published between 1862 and 1918 once a year, summarizing events from 1859 to 1913-15. the data of the conducted archaeological excavations. 45 volumes of books have been published.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artsakh-Karabakh
  topic: keywords
subject: Shushi
  topic: keywords
subject: Realist school
  topic: keywords
subject: historical and cultural heritage
  topic: keywords
creator: NUNE SARUMYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 48
ending page: 57
doi: 10.52027/18294685-na.1.25-09

THE STATUTE OF THE NERSISIAN SCHOOL
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description: Significant progress was recorded in the establishment of the Eastern Armenian school in the years 1820-1860. The Nersisyan Spiritual School made an irreplaceable contribution to that work. This study is dedicated to the history of the creation and implementation of the charter of the Nersisyan Spiritual School. Nerses Ashtarakets‘I, thought of having such a statute that would always serve to meet the demands of the teaching staff and students. Although a charter he wrote at the time would best serve that purpose. The charter of the school was revised many times in the 1860s and was only approved in 1864.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nerses ark‘episkopos Ashtarakets‘I
  topic: keywords
subject: T‘iflis
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subject: Virahayots‘ spiritual diocese
  topic: keywords
subject: Nersisyan school
  topic: keywords
creator: TIGRAN PETROSYANTS
creator: MADONA MARTIROSYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 37
ending page: 47
doi: 10.52027/18294685-tp.1.25-03

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA AS A GUARDIAN OF THE HISTORICAL MEMORY OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
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description: The contribution of Armenia and the Armenian people to the Victory over Germany was significant. The patriotism and devotion of the people were demonstrated not only at the front, in heavy fighting, in the trenches, on the ground and in the air, but also in the rear. A strong and reliable rear largely ensured success at the front. The article presents some episodes of the activities of the A. Myasnikyan State Public Library (now the National Library of Armenia) during the war years. The library management focused not only on mass events, but also on operational work on the current acquisition of library collections. Thanks to the replenishment and preservation of library collections, valuable documents (books, photographs, posters, newspapers) became objects of research. A brief history of the formation of national military units based on library and archival documents stored in the NLA collections is also presented.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Patriotic War
  topic: keywords
subject: National Library of Armenia
  topic: keywords
subject: library collection
  topic: keywords
subject: national divisions
  topic: keywords
creator: HAYKANUSH GHAZARYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 26
ending page: 36
doi: 10.52027/18294685-hk.1.25-10

THE LIBRARY REPOSITORIES OF THE “KACHAR” SCIENTIFIC CENTER ON THE DEFENSE ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH: DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
type: item
description: This study examines the preservation, dissemination, and research challenges associated with scientific and informational materials about the Defense Army of the Republic of Artsakh. Given the consequences of Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression and the hybrid warfare against Armenian statehood, safeguarding Artsakh-related archival materials is a strategic priority. The research explores international best practices in library management, digitization strategies, and information security. The study underscores the importance of mobilizing scientific and cultural resources, integrating library and archival institutions, and strengthening collaborations with global academic communities to ensure the accessibility and protection of Artsakh’s intellectual heritage.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artsakh Defense Army
  topic: keywords
subject: information security
  topic: keywords
subject: war heritage
  topic: keywords
subject: information warfare
  topic: keywords
creator: MHER HARUTYUNYAN
creator: YULIA HARUTYUNYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2025-07-02
publication date: 2025-07-02
starting page: 10
ending page: 25
doi: 10.52027/18294685-ma.1.25-02

MODERN REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIBRARY FIELD
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description: Professional development requires continuous effort. The combination of technical and soft skills, ongoing education, personalized approaches, global thinking, and the use of digital resources are all key areas essential for a modern librarian's success. Professional development in the library field demands the enhancement of diverse and ongoing skills, including digital librarianship, community engagement, and innovation. Librarians must be prepared for change and constantly update their skills to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of their library. The library sector is undergoing a transformation driven by technological advancements and the evolving demands of society. Today, librarians face new challenges, and their professional development must meet contemporary needs. However, this does not mean the librarian's role is diminishing or becoming secondary. It means that every profession, including librarianship, requires the continuous development of professional skills and the improvement of analytical and managerial capabilities. Implementing cost-effective marketing strategies in the library sector is crucial, as these can help optimize the library's operations, making it more competitive and sustainable.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: professional development
  topic: keywords
subject: continuous education
  topic: keywords
subject: workplace training
  topic: keywords
creator: LUSINE SOGHOMONYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 167
ending page: 172
doi: 10.52027/18294685-lsmz.2-15

NEW ELECTRONIC DICTIONARY (ARMENIAN – RUSSIAN – ENGLISH)։ NEEDS AND CHALLENGES
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description: It is known that the creation of dictionaries requires years of diligent and consistent work, which in turn creates grounds for the creation of new words, new meaning usage of existing words that cannot be included in the given dictionary. Sometimes it is not possible to find foreign versions of a new Armenian word in any paper or online dictionary, because the words included in them are taken from dictionaries downloaded on the Internet, but published earlier. Because of this, in modern times, writing a dictionary only on paper, in the traditional version, may be out of date even at the time of printing. In the article, an attempt was made to show that the effective option is the creation of a new online dictionary, which will be regularly updated by the compilers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: online dictionary
  topic: keywords
subject: barbarism
  topic: keywords
subject: morphological description
  topic: keywords
subject: translation
  topic: keywords
creator: VARSIK NERSISYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 162
ending page: 166
doi: 10.52027/1829468-5vnnb.2-10

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ARMENIAN TRANSLATED LITERATURE։ METHODOLOGICAL ASPECT
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description: The article focuses on foreign-language translated books published in Armenia in 1920-2020. The latter were combined and published as a three-volume bibliographic collection: volume A (1920-1970), volume B (1971-2010), volume C (2011-2020). The bibliographic collection was compiled mainly on basis of the book collection of the National Book Chamber of Armenia. After the merger the Book Chamber with the National Library of Armenia in 2017 the collection of library and other sources were used as well. In accordance with the standards, the bibliographic description compilation has been observed, and appropriate abbreviations and acronyms have been used and organized by UDC.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: translation literature
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliography
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliographic description
  topic: keywords
creator: ASTGHIK NERSESYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 155
ending page: 161
doi: 10.52027/18294685-anht.2-16

THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ARMENIAN PERIODICALS IN GREECE
type: item
description: We touched upon the Armenian-Greek relations, the Armenian community, and the Armenian press in Greece. Due to historical and political circumstances, Armenians also settled in Greece. They created their own community structures, published the Armenian press and so on. The Armenian press of Greece touches on various issues: community life, Homeland-Diaspora relations, highlights the problems of the Armenian community of Greece, etc. The Armenian press in Greece plays a major role in preserving the Armenian identity within the Greek-Armenian community, especially among the younger generation, and contributes to the preservation of the Armenian language, traditions and customs. Among the databases on the website of the National Library of Armenia, the Armenian Press database is also important, where the main bibliographic data of periodicals with serial numbers are entered. Digital copies of periodicals are posted under the “read online” link.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Armenian community of Greece
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian press
  topic: keywords
subject: printed cultural heritage
  topic: keywords
creator: KRISTINE MELYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 148
ending page: 154
doi: 10.52027/18294685-kmhh.2-13

THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA
type: item
description: The aim of the publication is to highlight the impact of information technology, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the achievements in many other fields on libraries in general and, in particular, on the activities of the National Library of Armenia in the face of contemporary challenges. Prioritising the preservation of printed heritage, the library embarked on the mission of digitising its collections and making them accessible to users through Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems. To achieve the aim, the following objectives have been set: presenting the process of digital transformation of the library, discussing priorities for the digitisation of the national printed heritage, providing access to digital versions in the repositories, outlining the recognition process.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: digitization
  topic: keywords
subject: optical character recognition (OCR)
  topic: keywords
subject: digital revolution
  topic: keywords
subject: digital transformation
  topic: keywords
creator: NAIRA MELIQBEKYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 140
ending page: 147
doi: 10.52027/18294685-nmha.2-24

ARMENIAN PRINTING HISTORY PROMOTION WITHIN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS (AEPM, IZI TRAVEL)
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description: The Printing Museum of the National Library of Armenia plays a special role from the point of view of bibliography and promotion of more than 510-year history of the Armenian book. The issue of promotion of Armenian cultural heritage in international platforms is among the strategic initiatives of the museums. One of the tasks of the Printing Museum is to raise awareness of Armenian books and printing through the international platforms worldwide, in particular Google Arts and Culture, the Association of European Museums of Printing (AEPM) and Izi Travel.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Google Arts and Culture
  topic: keywords
subject: Printing Museum
  topic: keywords
subject: Association of European Museums of Printing (AEPM)
  topic: keywords
subject: Izi Travel
  topic: keywords
creator: BALASAN HARUTYUNYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 134
ending page: 139
doi: 10.52027/18294685-bhhg.2-14

MARC 21 FORMAT: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF NON-BOOK PUBLICATIONS
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description: Thus, the article presents a comprehensive overview of information on the non-book publications of the National Library of Armenia (NLA), including their processing, availability, and the types of non-book materials preserved, as well as electronic resources, both computer and non-computer files. The most important and mandatory fields for non-book publications in the MARC format are also presented. In conclusion, it can be observed that the entry of non-book publications in electronic format presents challenges for a number of libraries. However, article demonstrates the capabilities of the MARC format for non-book publications, detailing the relevant fields and record types.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Marc 21
  topic: keywords
subject: non-book publications
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliographic records
  topic: keywords
subject: catalogue
  topic: keywords
creator: ARMINE HARUTYUNYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 126
ending page: 133
doi: 10.52027/18294685-ahvg.2-06

THE ARMENIAN PRESS IN IRAN
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description: The article examines the Armenian press published by the Armenian diaspora in Iran. Due to various historical factors, Armenians have settled in different countries worldwide, forming diaspora communities. The Armenian community in Iran constitutes a significant part of this diaspora and is recognized as an important center for Armenian printing outside the homeland. According to relevant encyclopedic sources, over eighty Armenian periodicals are currently published in Iran. The Armenian press in Iran is regarded as an integral component of the printed heritage of the Armenian diaspora.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Armenian community of Iran
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian press of Iran
  topic: keywords
subject: Iranian-Armenian printing and periodicals
  topic: keywords
creator: RUZANNA TUMASYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 121
ending page: 125
doi: 10.52027/18294685-rtih.2-20

MUSEUMS OF ARTSAKHMUSEUMS OF ARTSAKH
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description: The informational role of museums in the development of education and social communications is of great significance. Based on the results of scientific research, as well as my own studies, I have been able to provide an overview of the museums of Artsakh. However, this information, while systematic, remains incomplete. A comprehensive account is unattainable, as cultural genocide and acts of vandalism were committed in Artsakh on three occasions between the 1990s and 2023, the evidence of which continues to be examined.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Historical Armenia
  topic: keywords
subject: Artsakh
  topic: keywords
subject: spiritual value
  topic: keywords
subject: liberation struggle
  topic: keywords
creator: IRYNA ARAKELYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 117
ending page: 120
doi: 10.52027/18294685-iaat.2-18

WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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description: To summarize, it is important to note that professional development is a continuous process where innovations and technologies play a crucial role. The effectiveness and accessibility of library operations must align with ever-evolving educational needs. While digitalization, new technologies, and smart robots are vital, we cannot overlook the role of libraries in shaping a healthy society by serving as centers for the development of educational, cultural, and social skills. Libraries must integrate teaching, collaboration, social development programmes, and activities that encourage individualized approaches. To ensure the efficient functioning of libraries, librarians should engage in training courses, familiarize themselves with various technological programmes, develop management methods, acquire new skills, and work to improve library services.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: professional development
  topic: keywords
subject: librarian
  topic: keywords
subject: sport library
  topic: keywords
subject: innovation
  topic: keywords
creator: SIRUN ABRAHAMYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 111
ending page: 116
doi: 10.52027/18294685-samz.2-11

HISTORICAL AND LINGUISTIC EVALUATION OF THE SYRIAN-ARMENIAN ANNUAL “GEGHARD”
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description: The article refers specifically to the Syrian-Armenian “Geghard” yearbook (1975-2000), which was published by the initiative of the Bibliographic Commission of the Armenian General Benevolent Union in Aleppo during the last quarter of the 20th century. It highlights the significant historical and linguistic heritage found within its pages. The publication of “Geghard” acted as a spark that awakened the Armenian mind from a deep stupor and directed it toward the world of knowledge.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Syria
  topic: keywords
subject: Jebejian Library
  topic: keywords
subject: “Geghard” yearbook
  topic: keywords
creator: ANI FISHENKJIAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 100
ending page: 110
doi: 10.52027/18294685-afgs.2-07

THE PRESERVATION OF NATIONAL HERITAGE: IRANIAN-ARMENIAN PRINTING AND CONTINUING RESOURCES
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description: The study of the Iranian-Armenian printing and periodicals is important for the completion of Armenian studies and the total unfolding of Armenians’ potential. Throughout many centuries living outside their homeland, Iranian Armenians were the bearers and enrichers of the Armenian language, culture and rich traditions. Based on valuable sources, periodical coverage and public research, the study presents the birth and emergence of the Iranian-Armenian press in an unbiased, comprehensive and inclusive manner, and portrays the role and significance of the Iranian-Armenian periodicals in cultural heritage promotion. This article covers the role of the Iranian-Armenian printing and periodicals from 1638 to the present.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Iranian-Armenian printing and periodicals
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian community
  topic: keywords
subject: censorship
  topic: keywords
creator: ASTGHIK HAKOBYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 90
ending page: 99
doi: 10.52027/18294685-ahit.2-12

PRESERVING HERITAGE: EXPLORING ARMENIAN LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE THROUGH RARE BOOKS AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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description: The article discusses the Armenian collections of the Indiana University Libraries, highlighting the importance of these materials in terms of preserving Armenian cultural and historical heritage.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Armenian library collections in USA
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian diaspora
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian studies in USA
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian rare books
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian cultural heritage
  topic: keywords
creator: VERONIKA TROTTER
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 85
ending page: 89
doi: 10.52027/10.52027/18294685-tvph.2-17

THE ARMENIAN FOUR GOSPELS OF 966 - ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE FOREIGN LANGUAGE MANUSCRIPTS IN THE COLLECTION OF THE ST. ST CYRIL AND METHODIUS NATIONAL LIBRARY
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description: The article presents a brief description of the oldest dated book in the manuscript collection of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria — an Armenian Four Gospels manuscript from the year 966. The manuscript represents a valuable heritage for both Bulgarian and Armenian cultural history.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Armenian church in Sofia
  topic: keywords
subject: Armenian manuscript tradition
  topic: keywords
subject: Four Gospels
  topic: keywords
subject: parchment
  topic: keywords
subject: scraps of parchment
  topic: keywords
creator: ELENA UZUNOVA
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 79
ending page: 84
doi: 10.52027/

SEMANTIC GROUPS OF FOLKLORIC OATHS
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description: The oath, like other genres of oath-related folklore (curse, blessing, wishing), has been used for magical purposes since ancient times. We distinguish between two main groups of oaths: oath with a curse and oath with a reference to testimony. The main thematic groups of oaths with curses reflect various types of punishment, ranging from dying in the most brutal ways, suffering from various physical and mental illnesses, to social and religious-moral consequences. In the main categories of oaths with a reference to testimony beliefs and veneration of the Christian religion, God, and saints, as well as the material objects and items related to the church, are reflected on one hand, and ancient folk beliefs and mythical concepts emerge on the other, which, naturally, arise from the veneration of the particular phenomenon or object in question.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: oath
  topic: keywords
subject: magical-applied folklore
  topic: keywords
subject: written monument
  topic: keywords
creator: LUSINE GHREJYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 73
ending page: 78
doi: 10.52027/18294685-lgze.2-23

GEGHAM TER-KARAPETYAN’S RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC HERITAGE OF MUSH AND NEIGHBOURING HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC REGIONS
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description: The almost unexplored legacy of Gegham Ter-Karapetyan is important for completing the overview of the world of Taron and is absolutely worthy of scientific examination, since the collector was the bearer and connoisseur of that material. The handwritten legacy of Msho Gegham, the self-made dialect dictionary stored in his fund, indicate a perfect knowledge of the Mush dialect, and the recorded ethnographic and folklore material, comments and notes are extremely important for modern scientists and ethnographers. Meanwhile, the name of Gegham Ter-Karapetyan is not even mentioned alongside other Armenian folklorists, although he was a student of G. Srvandztyants and a worthy follower of his teacher.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Gegham Ter-Karapetyan
  topic: keywords
subject: Srvandztyants
  topic: keywords
subject: Taron
  topic: keywords
subject: Mush
  topic: keywords
creator: LUSINE HAYRIYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 68
ending page: 72
doi: 10.52027/

MUSEUM MARKETING AS A MEANS OF INCREASING THE SERVICE ATTRACTIVENESS AND RESOURCE PROVISION
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description: The concept of museum marketing encompasses a range of practices and decisions aimed at enhancing the appeal of the museum’s services, and ensuring a significant number of visitors. To achieve this effectively, museums must adopt the visitor’s perspective, analyze their needs, and tailor services accordingly. To boost service appeal, museums must respond promptly and accurately to visitors’ inquiries. Consistency in implementing marketing policies is crucial, and their effectiveness should be assessed through both quantitative and qualitative measures.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: museum activity
  topic: keywords
subject: museum marketing
  topic: keywords
subject: marketing audit
  topic: keywords
subject: fundraising
  topic: keywords
creator: ALVARD GRIGORYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 60
ending page: 67
doi: 10.52027/18294685-agst.2-02

SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
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description: The object of socio-psychological environment management is a working team. The issues of psychological bases of team management of libraries not well-explored in professional literature in Armenia in the 21st century. By means of experimental methods, the article presents and generalises the peculiarities of the socio-psychological environment of the library. It comprehensively examines the factors influencing the environment and highlights the importance of its formation and management. The goal is to create a comfortable and effective working environment.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: socio-psychological environment
  topic: keywords
subject: management style
  topic: keywords
subject: staff management
  topic: keywords
creator: GOHAR GABOYAN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 48
ending page: 59
doi: 10.52027/18294685-ggsh.2-03

CHALLENGES OF ONLINE PUBLISHING. DIGITAL PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS
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description: In this paper we will discuss these photographs from the nineteenth century, and more specifically the work of processing of photographs and photo albums, and the difficulties of the online publishing processing. The online publishing service for the collection was launched in 2020 and is called Fotótér (Photo Space).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: online publishing
  topic: keywords
subject: digital preservation
  topic: keywords
subject: content relation function
  topic: keywords
subject: historical photographs
  topic: keywords
creator: VIKTOR PAPP
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bulletin of Armenian Libraries
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
starting page: 41
ending page: 47
doi: 10.52027/