On October 5, the opening of the VIII Baku International Book Fair took place. The exhibition presents more than 60 foreign organizations from 16 countries, 130 local publishers and enterprises related to book art.
The press service of the Ministry of Culture said that as part of the exhibition, Minister Anar Karimov met with graduates of the Baku State University and Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts with a degree in library and information.
According to the minister, one of the priority areas is to provide this sphere with young and qualified personnel. “At present, only 20% of the employees of centralized library structures at the ministry make up qualified personnel. One of the most important criteria for the development of this sphere is to involve professionals. The process of hiring in libraries under the head of the ministry will be carried out according to the results of a test exam and interviews. The rules governing the process of passing the exam have already been approved, ”said the Minister of Culture Anar Karimov at a meeting with graduates.
Head of the Book Industry Department of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan Akif Marithly emphasized that 20 people from 178 graduates of two universities 2021-2022 of the school year will be employed.