AGBU Papazian Library Hosts National Library of Armenia

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YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA)’s AGBU Papazian Library hosted colleagues from the National Library of Armenia on February 18, 2014 for a tour of the Library facilities, giving both parties the opportunity to share their experiences in library management and to learn from each other.

AGBU Papazian Library staff greeted Lilit Adamyan and Narine Gevorkyan from the Circulation Department of the National Library of Armenia. Ms. Adamyan and Ms. Gevorkyan learned about the technology used in the AGBU Papazian Library and observed how AUA reaches out to patrons in the AUA community and throughout Armenia.

Satenik Avagyan, director of the AGBU Papazian Library, explains, “This kind of visit is very important for both sides, as we learn from each other’s experiences. Ongoing education, trainings, and webinars are very important for professional development.  The AGBU Papazian Library is always ready to open its doors so that we can learn from our colleagues at other libraries.”

The AGBU Papazian Library at the American University of Armenia is a modern, state-of-the-art research facility that serves over 12,000 patrons throughout the Republic of Armenia. The library is home to over 42,000 volumes of books and over 65,000 online journals and is equipped with individual study carrels, group study rooms, 35 computer workstations, and both wired and wireless internet access. 

Staff members from the AGBU Papazian Library and the National Library of Armenia.