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Pensioner Teaches IT Skills to Peers at Biblionet Library November 11, 2010 In Odorheiu Secuiesc, pensioners are now learning how to stay in touch with family and loved ones online at their local library.	Graduates of Summer School for Young Librarians Return Home November 11, 2010 In September, 17 young librarians from nine public libraries in Romania successfully graduated from Biblionet’s first Summer School for Young Librarians.
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.	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.
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.
IREX Launches Biblionet Library Development Program across Romania May 1, 2009 On April 23, as part of the celebration of Romania’s National Library Day, Romania’s new Biblionet program was officially launched.	Community Library Computer Centers Help Prepare Constituents for Romanian Elections April 6, 2009 In preparation for Romania’s parliamentary elections, community members at two pilot site libraries in Salaj County came together to learn about Romania’s new national voting system and discuss the upcoming elections. IREX helped coordinate these meetings with librarians at the Cehu Silvaniei and Bobota public libraries, introducing new library services to the communities and demonstrating the role of modern libraries in serving their communities.