With few readers, many district libraries in Hai Duong are deserted and desolate, with bookshelves covered in dust.
According to the report of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Duong province, 12 districts, towns and cities in the province have 12 district-level libraries, reaching 100%. However, in reality, these libraries are not operating effectively.The new Thanh Mien District Library, located at the same location as the District Cultural and Sports Center, is often deserted by readers. To enter this area, you have to find someone to unlock the gate.Seating arrangements for readers at Thanh Mien district libraryThe Tu Ky district "library" is also located in the district's Cultural and Sports Center and is also deserted. Each month, there are only about 20-30 people borrowing books (photo provided by a member of the monitoring team).Tu Ky district library area is only about 50 square meters, there are no readers, books and newspapers are deserted (photo provided by a member of the monitoring team)The Culture and Social Affairs Committee of the Hai Duong Provincial People's Council supervises the Hai Duong City Library. Although the facilities are quite good, the library is located on the 5th floor of a building without an elevator, which is a reason why readers are reluctant to come.Nam Sach District Library is located in the meeting room of the District Cultural and Sports Center. It is only open when readers have a need.The librarian is currently an accountant at the Nam Sach District Cultural and Sports Center. There are sometimes less than 10 readers visiting the library each month.Books are kept in bags and cases. There is no place to store them so the district does not buy new books.That is also the sad, desolate reality of many district-level libraries in the province today. Many people do not know where the district-level library is. Meanwhile, the attention to investing in facilities and innovating district library activities has not received due attention.SNOW WIND
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