In honor of National Book Day and Librarian's Day, the Seraly Kaniyev Library hosted a forum titled "Social media and reading culture: a new perspective." The event was organized by the Department of Information Technologies and Library Science at QyzPU’s Institute of Physics, Mathematics, and Digital Technologies. The keynote speaker was Khamit Saparbayuly Yerdekhan, a prominent blogger and co-founder of the "Kitapkhan" project.
The goal of the event was to promote the services of modern libraries in the information society, define the prestige of the librarian profession, and foster a new perspective on reading culture and the impact of social media on the reading habits of young people.
During the session, Khamit Saparbayuly shared insightful thoughts on the connection between the modern reader and books. Book enthusiasts engaged in a free exchange of ideas, posing relevant questions to the speaker.
The event was moderated by Nurbolat Shagymanuly Kolbayev (PhD), a senior lecturer at the Department of Information Technologies and Library Science, and Gulsaya Zayyrbek, a 3rd-year student.
The meeting proved to be a meaningful and educational event, promoting literacy and providing a creative impetus for the spiritual development of youth.
