Tatyana Roshchina is an architect and organizer of the International Bibliological Conference. Thanks to her efforts,  the project is now internationally known and recognized.

Tatiana Roshchina is a highly qualified professional with a deep theoretical knowledge and extensive experience in the field of theory, methodology and practical use of ancient books. Twenty years she headed the Research Department of the National Library of Belarus. As a true leader of Belarusian bibliography, she has made significant contribution to the organization and study of the valuable collection of manuscripts and early printed books. The "diamond of knowledge" has acquired many ancient books; a number of research projects have been implemented; research, bibliographic and virtual reconstruction of certain Belarusian old books and book collections has been carried out.

The bibliologist’s hard work promoted the development of a distinctive national bibliographical school, international cooperation and cross-cultural interaction.

Today, Tatiana Roshchina  is engaged in the research of literary culture. As part of the 15th International Bibliological Conference, a collection of articles "Echo of Belarusian Book Collections: the fate of private libraries", compiled by her, will be presented.


Photo: Tatiana Roshchina at her desk in the old building of the National Library, 1997. The first bibliological conference took place in 1998.