Over the past few years, LEGO has become one of the most popular toys of all time. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most advanced technology,…
On September 13, Evan Tracz, the Novateca program Director, Andrei Chistol, Moldovan State Secretary for Culture, Eugenia Bejan, Secretary of the Moldovan National Librarianship Council, and Swedish Library Expert Inga…
Partnerships allow libraries to provide more to their users than they could alone. By establishing successful relationships with local public authorities, organizations and community members, libraries can increase their understanding…
In recent years, Moldovan public libraries have joined the global maker movement, incorporating makerspaces into the services they offer to communities and adopting the ‘maker culture’ as part of their…
Given the constant need to invest in library modernization, Moldovan librarians are now taking matters into their own hands to make libraries more useful to communities, partners and authorities, attracting…
On December 14, as part of a Libraries and NGO Collaborative Community Development Grants Program supported by Novateca, over 50 librarians and NGO representatives gathered at the close out ceremony
As part of the Best Practices Program for Local Public Authorities, implemented by the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul,” with support of the Council of Europe, four library…
The role of librarians in modern society continues to evolve, producing new leaders who embrace innovation as they manage change in their libraries and help communities attain a higher quality…
When it comes to providing health information at the library, no activity is too small! During the month of July, more than 200 public libraries engaged in the “See You…
Stefan Arion is the coach of the “SkyNet” robo team and an IT Volunteer at Causeni Raion Library. Since his participation at Novateca’s training of trainers in robotics in June…
Today’s public libraries are consistently being challenged to do more with less — less money, less staff, and less time. In this context, advocacy activities have become critical to the…
In a time of slim budgets and increasing demands, the Raion Public Library in Ocnita, in partnership with the Town Hall and NGO “Paradis,” won a $10,000 grant for the…
Facing the numerous questions about diabetes from the local population on its prevention, the Raion Public Library from Calarasi has initiated a modern library service called “The School of Diabetes.”…
In a changing information world, Moldovan Public Libraries have assumed new responsibilities, revealing and confirming the outstanding value that libraries provide to their users and to society. To manage and…
Hosting exciting makerspaces, Moldovan public libraries equipped with LEGO robot sets are complementing schools in supporting quality teaching in technologies and encouraging youth to explore their programming skills in diverse…
Public Libraries from Straseni are taking the fight against breast and cervical cancer to a higher level with the help of a network grant from the Novateca: The Global Libraries…
Volunteers have long been a key ingredient for developing an active and modern library. Over the last 5 years, American Peace Corps volunteers in Moldova have become increasingly involved in…
Advocacy is vital to raising awareness about important issues and empowering communities to embrace and enact changes. Through advocacy and strategic communication, Moldovan public libraries seek to address
Modern public libraries have become active community centers that offer access to information and provide a gateway to knowledge for people of all ages and backgrounds. National and local public…