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Public Libraries and Development: Natural Partners August 24, 2010 by Meaghan O'Connor A survey of the latest discussions in the library blogosphere quickly reveals that public libraries in many parts of the world are struggling with an identity crisis. But in the countries where I work – Romania and Ukraine – where more than 65% of the population lack access to the internet, there’s no question about the ongoing relevance of public libraries.	Chernykhivtsi Village Head, Librarian Partner to Bring Technology to Rural Ternopil July 31, 2010 When Mariya Firman, librarian at the Chernykhivtsi village library, first heard that the Bibliomist program would be equipping libraries with computers and training librarians, she knew the community her library serves would greatly benefit from new internet-based library services.
Twenty-Four Oblasts Welcome New Training Centers July 31, 2010 Oblasts across Ukraine inaugurated new librarian training centers throughout June and July that will be used to train public librarians in technology and new library services. Here’s a sampling of some of the events and activities that libraries included in their celebrations:	Harghita Librarian Reaches Out, Finds New Library Visitors July 31, 2010 During her 20 years as a village librarian in rural Harghita County, Maria Otilia Barsan has been searching for ways to reach out into her community and offer services for all her constituents.
Baia Mare Library Introduces New Training and Community Development Resources in Maramures County July 31, 2010 Access to information at the local library is a high priority for Ioana and Adrian Hochia of Firiza, a district of Baia Mare.	Iasi Librarians: “County Library Deserves a Home" July 31, 2010 Iasi county librarians understand that desperate times call for desperate measures. After hearing that the county council was planning to strip the community of its library building in the local Palace of Culture, Iasi librarians started an advocacy campaign to ensure officials provide their citizens with a proper library home.
Nataliya Miroshnychenko: "I am a Librarian" July 31, 2010 Nataliya Miroshnychenko is not your stereotypical librarian; she spends more time blogging then shuffling through the card catalog. Nataliya manages internet services for visually impaired people at the Kherson Oblast Universal Scientific Library. During her 25-year career as a librarian, she has worked at various library departments, from the main collection and periodicals sections, through the local history and marketing departments, to the regional information center. Nowadays, her most important tool as a librarian is the internet.	MTS Mobile Provider Commits to Invest in Libraries at Bibliomist Panel Discussion April 30, 2010 On March 3, Ukrainian mobile provider MTS announced that they will offer free 3G wireless internet for one year to Bibliomist participating libraries in five oblasts. The announcement came from MTS PR Head Victoria Ruban during a panel discussion on the importance of investing in libraries.
Galati County Library Adds Free Public Access for Community April 30, 2010 On March 10, the Tecuci Town Library in Galati County officially added free computer and internet access to a growing list of library visitor services.	“Get Online!” Day Connects More than 21,000 Romanians April 30, 2010 Partnering with organizations from more than 15 countries, the “Get Online!” campaign connected more than 21,000 users to the internet in locations throughout Romania.