Presentation of Program Global Libraries - Bulgaria in Sliven

Guided by the belief that access to the Internet changed the lives of good people, Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates creates the "Global Libraries" to help people in many countries to gain access to computers, Internet access and training. Program is planned Global Libraries - Bulgaria "to continue to 4.5 years. Key partners: Ministry of Culture, the National Association of Municipalities, informatsionnna Bulgarian Library Association, the State Agency for Information Technologies and Communications, and United Nations Development. To present the program "Global Libraries - Bulgaria in Sliven were Tzerovska Helena, head of communications and advocacy and Ilia Popov, administrative program manager. Presentation attended by the governor and Christina Cholakova, Deputy Mayor Joy Culture Kostova. The main objective of the program will be a maximum number of Bulgarian citizens to have easy and free access to information and services online through the network of Bulgarian public libraries. It is planned to be provided ICT equipment and Internet access for visitors to the 900 public libraries in cities and towns and villages. By mobilizing additional funds, the program will seek to cover the 700 libraries that meet the criteria for inclusion. Nearly 3 000 librarians will be trained in computer skills, new services and library management. Techniques are expected to arrive the first stage in early 2010 to mid 2011, all libraries will be approved equipment. Regional Coordinator for the Sliven region is Rosica Petrova, Director of the Regional Library Sava Dobroplodni.