As part of the collaboration between the Children’s Public Library and the Russian State Children’s Library, the two libraries signed a Letter of Cooperation in the field of organising joint exhibitions, conferences, and events, as well as exchanging expertise among staff and collaborating on children’s research. This is the first international cooperation agreement for the Children’s Public Library.
The Letter of Cooperation was signed on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by Her Highness Dr. Mona bint Fahad al-Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at Sultan Qaboos University and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Public Children’s Library. The signing was attended by His Excellency Jamal bin Hassan al-Moosawi, Secretary General of the National Museum, His Excellency Hamood Salim al-Towaiya, the Accredited Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation, and Ambassador Abdullah bin Hamad al-Riyami, Head of the Cultural Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
From the Russian side, the Letter of Cooperation was signed by Ms. Maria Vedenyapina, Director of the Russian State Children’s Library.
The Letter of Cooperation includes organising joint exhibitions, conferences, and events, as well as activities to raise awareness about the importance of reading for children. It also involves exchanging expertise among staff, collaborating on children’s research, and training library employees on the latest technologies used in libraries. This initiative is part of the library’s plans to enhance international cooperation and explore ways of collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The Russian State Children’s Library was established in 1969 in Moscow and is one of the largest children’s libraries in the Russian Federation. It offers a wide range of books, magazines, and multimedia for children and young people. The library houses approximately 560,000 books and organises events and workshops to foster a love of reading and learning. It also supports teachers and parents with educational resources and curricula, and includes an information and research centre specialising in children’s literature and development. The library receives around 45,000 visitors annually and aims to promote culture and education among the younger generations in the Russian Federation.
