SOFIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” – THE BIGGEST UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IN BULGARIA

Past, Present, Future

Abstract

The Sofia University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski” is the biggest university library in Bulgaria. The article traces its establishment and development. Thereis discussed the acquisition and formation of library collections, the organization of its catalogues. Special attention is paid to the automation of library processes, which marks a new era in the library’s development. The advantages of the retrospective conversion and its impact on user services are discussed. Digitisation of library collections is part of the modern library activities. The publication presents the digitisation process and the digital collections developed by the University Library, with attention to the special collection for disabled users.