On April 4 the “Keepers of Rarities” exhibition dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Bibliology Research Department of the National Library of Belarus was solemnly open at the Book Museum in the framework of the 15th International Bibliological Conference.

The participants were welcomed by the Deputy Director of the National Library of Belarus Alexander Susha. He congratulated bibliologists and expressed gratitude for the hard work they have been doing for 40 years. He also stressed that despite difficult events in the history of the state, professionals have been always collecting, storing, researching and popularizing the Belarusian book heritage.

Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Belarus Tatiana Roshchina, who headed the Manuscripts, Printed and Rare Books department of the National Library of Belarus from 1983 to 2003, spoke about the work of the department in past years and wished the successors to move towards new achievements.

Anatoly Steburako, Head of the Bibliology Research department, noted that today the department is based on the valuable experience of past generations and seeks to preserve and enhance the best traditions of science.

Visitors and guests of the event were invited to the Book Museum to see the “Keepers of Rarities” exhibition, where Tatyana Zakharova, Head of the Museum Activity sector, told about the history of creation and activity of this important department.

The “Keepers of Rarities” exhibition is a tribute to the rangers who, preserving the best traditions of the past, enhance the book heritage of the nation.

The exhibition is held in the Book Museum (room 347) until May 31, 2019. The end date of the exhibition can be changed.

The opening hours of the exhibition corresponds to the library’s opening hours.
Entrance to the exhibition is available by the library ticket or ticket of the library's social and cultural center.

For more info and booking of tours: (+375 17) 293 27 22.

Bibliology Research Department