University Library "Kocho Racin" established in Tetovo
Government approves transformation of the National Library 'Kocho Racin' into a university library to expand access for higher-education users.
The Government has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to expand the mandate of the National institution Library "Kocho Racin" and to transform it into the University Library "Kocho Racin" in Tetovo.
New status aims to strengthen access for students and researchers
The ministry said the decision marks a significant step for Tetovo as a university centre and is intended to support development in higher education, science and library services. The change will broaden the library's remit and its role within the city and the surrounding Polog region.
In its statement the Ministry of Culture and Tourism highlighted the library's role as a national cultural institution and its responsibility to meet cultural, informational and educational needs of local citizens.
"The decision represents an important step for Tetovo as a university centre and an important contribution to the advancement of higher education, science and library services. As a national cultural institution, the Library 'Kocho Racin' plays an important role in meeting the cultural, informational and educational needs of the citizens of Tetovo and the Polog Region. With the expansion of its activities, the library will provide broader access to its collections and services for students, professors and researchers," the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
The Library "Kocho Racin" this year is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its founding; obtaining university library status is presented as another confirmation of the institution's long-standing work and service to the community.
Photo: Z. Andonov)
