My Library Project Technical Report-2007

Name of Project: Project Sponsors:

My Library Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Culture and Tourism American Express Bank Ltd. Deutsche Bank Inc. FinansInvest Fortis Bank Inc. GarantiBank International N.V Horizon Investment S.A. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Kuveyt Trk Evkaf Finans Kurumu Inc. Western Union Community Volunteers Foundation 01.01.2006 31.12.2010 01.01.2007-31.12.2007

Project Implemented by: Project Start Date: Project Completion Date: Reported Period:

Libraries where the Project was implemented in 2006: Ankara Yenimahalle County Public Library, Antalya Tekeliolu Public Library, Aydn Public Library, Diyarbakr Public Library, Gaziantep Public Library, Malatya Public Library, Manisa Public Library, Sakarya Public Library, Samsun Gazi Public Library, anlurfa Public Library. Libraries where the Project was implemented in 2007 Bolu Public Library, Denizli Public Library, Edirne Public Library, Izmir Ataturk Public Library, Kars Public Library, Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library, Samsun 19 Mays Public Library, Sivas Public Library, Van Public Library, Zonguldak Public Library.

Project Objective Making contribution to the renovation of 10 public libraries annually in Turkey, a total of 50 public libraries within 5 years, announcement of renewed services to the users, and resuscitation of inactive libraries towards the needs of locals.

Project Implementing Agencies: Community Volunteer university students studying at provinces, where My Library Project is implemented. Target Mass Potential library user children, teenagers and adults living in provinces where the Project is applied. Aim of the Project Contributing to make public libraries valuable research and meeting centers that are rich in resources, and to have them supply services of superior quality. Expected Results of the Project To increase functionality of libraries, by having public libraries act as a center responding to the needs of existing and potential users and host cultural-artistic events at locations they reside in.

A) GENERAL INFORMATION RELATED TO LIBRARIES SELECTED IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE PROJECT

Talk Room

Exhibition Room

Personnel

Volunteer

Book 2006 Dec

Book2007 Dec

Member 2006 Dec 1276 8214

Name

Bolu Public Library Denizli Public Library

14 8

10 13

0 3

54390 48616

47963 42408

Available, active Available, active

Available Available

Available Available

Available Available

Edirne Public Library 10 Izmir Ataturk Public Library 23 Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library 25 4 37935 36442 6 2 50868 54118 Available Available, active Available Available

Available, active Available, active

Available, active Available, active

Available Not available

Not available Not available

Automation Commenced Chess RoomNewspaper Reading Periodical Reading Room and Chess Room available Kids Room Serving at a Second Building Chess Room Being Utilized A Special Bookrack was Established for Those Getting Prepared to SS Examination The Library was Moved to a New Building by young Community Volunteers Sonorous Library Available for the VisuallyImpaired Event Rooms Being Actively Utilized Kids Room in a Separate

1291

2177

13

11

30128

33011

1229

Kars Public Library Not available Available, active Not available

14

12

43727

45779

Available

1161

Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library 15 1 0 2579 2579 Not available Not available Not available Not available

91

Sivas Public Library 9 Van Public Library Zonguldak Public 16 3 38792 42033

Not available Available, inactive Available, active

Available, active Available, active Available, active

Not available

Available Not available Available

2368

24 10

13 6

11 5

26431 24605

27543 25292

Available Available

1952 2788

* All figures are official figures reported by public libraries. ** Reason for decrease in the number of books in the libraries is that the books from libraries collection were sorted and subtracted from inventory. *** Membership of the libraries members is renewed each year.

Member 2007 Dec 1104 9479 1105* 1603 1912 593 91 2417 1157 1554

Other Services

Internet

Mobile Library

Branch offices

B) WORKS PERFORMED IN THE PROJECT

Volunteers, by establishing working plans as per the needs of locations they reside in, carried out 9 renovation studies at 7 libraries in order to contribute to the restoration of public libraries, inform the users about the renewed services, and resuscitate inactive libraries towards the needs of their respective locations, thereby ensured that the libraries are physically more useful. At renovated libraries; 3 music concerts, 1 theater event, 1 movie screening, 16 talks with childrens authors, 8 talks about Mevlana, 4 seminars, and 11 photograph and art exhibitions were held. 140 volunteers took part in those works and more than 10 thousand people utilized these services.

1- Bolu Public Library

Observations about the Library: No problem was found in the physical structure of the library as the library was repaired after 17 August earthquake. It has a well-equipped building. It is a two-storey library. Transition to computerized automation was delayed due to personnel inadequacy. A mobile library is available. The library is close to the city center. It attracts many visitors, but resources are insufficient, especially at kids section. Activities:

Volunteers who will work at My Library Project implemented at Bolu Public Library were determined and regular meetings were held as regards to which activities would be held. Our priorities were determined. Volunteers started to make data entries to computer automation system which was operating ponderously due to personnel inadequacy at the library. In the first month, data of 2000 books was entered. Works for transition to automation were accelerated. Celebration Program for 43rd Library Week was planned together with library management. On 30 March 2007, within the scope of celebration of 43rd Library Week; Bilgin Adal, Sleyman Bulut and Nemika Tucu, 3 authors of childrens literature, had talks with children during My Library Project Reading Day at the library and the cultural center in the secondary building of the library. (Simultaneously three authors had talks with children in three rooms) These talks were attended by 800 pupils from schools around the library. 3rd, 4th and 5th grade pupils, who participated in the Reading Day event, were acquainted with the library and renewals at the library; and they were told how to become member of the library. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptop computers donated by Pfizer Community Foundation were sent to the library.

On 18 April 2007, 189 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Cultural Publications, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. Support was provided for technical services for the donated books. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. Between 14-17 November 2007, an exhibition was held at Bolu Public Library to display 84 photographs that ranked and acquired the right to be exhibited at the photograph contest named Are You Aware?, with the theme of Human Rights and Violations, organized by Community Volunteers at Istanbul University, Beyazt Campus. On 28 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held at the library, and a documentary was screened. Guests participating in the talks were offered Mevlana candies. Between 28 December 2007 and 15 January 2008, a photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held. Until December 2007, data entry to automation system was continued. Number of data entries, which was 2000 at the start of the Project, exceeded 26000 on 31 December 2007 by the support of volunteers as well. On 31 December 2007, 570 books were donated to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 units of chess game set and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

Time Plan:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec BOLU PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing Data entry to computer automation system by volunteers Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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2- Denizli Public Library:

Observations about the Library: The library has a well kept three-storey building. Building is well-equipped. A book lending counter special to adults performs currently well at the entrance of the library. There seems to be no problem other than need for renovation of kids room, assigning an independent room for Internet, and supplying new books for kids room. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Denizli Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards works to be implemented in the library. Priorities were determined. As for the aim of the first period of Project, discussions were performed with stakeholder institutions and persons that will provide support to My Library Project. In particular, significant support was provided by Denizli Security Directorate. On 26-27 December 2006, all resources were supplied from the locals, and kids room of the library was painted with the participation of 17 volunteers. Celebration Program for the 43rd Library Week was planned together with library management. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops computers donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. On 18 April 2007, 110 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. On 12-13 May 2007, 35 local volunteers with the participation of young Community Volunteers from neighboring provinces, performed renovation and painting studies around Denizli Public Library within the scope of My Library Project. Physical conditions of interior parts of the library were improved. Cartoon characters of the kids were drawn at the kids section. All curtains of the library were replaced, upholsteries of chairs at the kids section were replaced, tables were covered, and 10 thousand books in the library collection were rearranged per their classification numbers. Periodicals section of the library and the section used as storage for periodicals were converted to Internet access room. Donated laptop computers were employed at this section for the users service. As to be used at events to be carried out at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library on 24 October 2007. In Childrens Book Week, a Reading Day was held through 2 sessions with the participation of 500 children and authors such as Bilgin Adal, childrens literature author, at Denizli Public Library. 3rd, 4th and 5th grade pupils, who participated in the Reading day Event, were acquainted with the library and renewals; and they were told how to become member of the library. After attending in morning session of the event, the children came with their parent to become members of the library in the afternoon.

On 28 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held at the library, and a documentary was displayed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. Between 28 December 2007 and 5 January 2008, a photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held. On 31 December 2007, 570 books were donated to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 units of chess game set and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

Time Plan:

Jan Feb DENIZLI PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing. Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section creating works.) Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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3- Edirne Public Library

Observations about the Library: The library has a well kept three-storey building. Although far from the city center, it is quite a busy library due to its vicinity to the schools. It has an events room and an exhibition room. Kids room needs to be supported both physically and as a book collection. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Edirne Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Our priorities were determined for the activities in the library. Support was provided for planning Celebration Program of 43rd Library Week. Poster designs for celebrations of Library Week were made by our volunteers. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. On 18 April 2007, 110 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. Support was provided for technical services for the donated books. Between 27-30 April 2007, renovation studies were performed for Edirne Public Library. Kids room of the library was painted. Floor was made coated, costs being met by the project budget. Kids room was painted by drawing cartoon/funnies characters. On 14 May 2007, renovated kids room of Edirne Public Library was opened. Opening ceremony was attended by Community Volunteers Foundation (CVF) Board Chairman brahim Betil, Board Member Civan Cesur, author Bilgin Adal, author Nemika Tucu, Governor of Edirne Nusret Mirolu, Manager of Edirne Culture and Tourism Department Yavuz Ilgaz, and other local protocol officers. The opening ceremony was organized by 15 volunteers. After the opening ceremony, two Reading Days were held with the participation of children and Bilgin Adal and Nemika Tucu, childrens literature authors. 200 pupils from 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, who participated in the reading day event, were acquainted with the library and renewals at the library; and they were told how to become member of the library. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. On 28 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held at the library, and a documentary was displayed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. Between 28 December 2007 and 15 January 2008, a photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held. A small exhibition consisting of books about Mevlana was held at the Public Library. Mevlana-themed bookmarks were designed, printed, and distributed to exhibition guests and those attending in We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries event. On 31 December 2007, 570 books purchased for the library by project budget or provided through donation were brought to the library.

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On 31 December 2007, 5 chess game sets and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

Time Plan:

Jan Feb EDIRNE PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Opening of renewed kids section Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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Izmir Ataturk Public Library

Observations about the Library: Izmir Ataturk Public Library has two buildings; Blocks A and B. Block A has 3 and block B has 2 stories. Sections in block A consist of an Internet room, book lending counter, reading room (research room), periodicals and collection section, foreign languages section, mobile library service and zcan Yalm Poetry Bookrack section. Sections in block B consist of kids room, room for the visually-impaired and theatre hall. A cafeteria exists at the outside of the library. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Izmir Ataturk Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. Due to official permit problems, our project could start with a delay of 150 days. (In November 2006, 19 Ege University Community Volunteers, established the project group; however, the Manager of Culture Department didnt permit the Project to start at the library. As a result of discussions with the Governors Office of Izmir, this problem was solved.) On 26 March 2007, at the opening ceremony of 43rd Library Week at Ege University, we participated in conferences titled Institutional Archives and Unrestricted Access and Library and Librarian through History, and My Library Project was introduced. On 2 April 2007, as a result of discussions with Izmir Main Office of Applied Sciences Center, they accepted to print the library promotion brochures at their own printing house. 8000 library promotion brochures were printed. Printed brochures were distributed form promotion during library events and other events. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. On 12-14 April 2007, a stand was built for promotion of the project by Ege University My Library Project Volunteers that participated in Educaturk Education Fair, which was held in Izmir. Guests at the fair were informed about the project. On 18 April 2007, 110 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. The theatre company of Ege University Textile Engineering Department, staged a play Sincap Sinsin at kids section of our library on 20 April 2007. 20 pupils from neighboring schools enjoyed watching the play. On 26 April 2007, Ege University My Library Project held an event titled Yoga and Human Health by the introduction of Hakan nc, expert in this field, at Izmir Ataturk Public Library. 15 persons participated in the event organized by 10 volunteers. Between 21-29 April 2007, at Izmir TYAP Book Fair, a stand was built for promotion of CVF and My Library Project by the support of Ege University My Library Project team and other Community Volunteers groups in Izmir. Guests at the fair were informed about the project. Discussions were held with publishing houses, authors and other NGOs. On 5-6 May 2007, volunteers from Community Volunteer groups studying at other universities in Izmir together with the participation of volunteers from Manisa and Denizli My Library Project teams, performed painting of the adults section, reading rooms, entrance of adults section, and kids room of the library. Shelves of the library were

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painted. Entrance of kids room was painted by drawing fiction and cartoon characters. Books at the kids section were rearranged. 50 volunteers participated in these works.

On 10 May 2007, a photograph exhibition titled Book and Human Being was opened by the cooperation of My Library Project and Ege University Photography Club. Opening of photograph exhibition titled Book and Human Being was realized with the participation of Community Volunteers Foundation Board Chairman brahim Betil, Community Volunteers Foundation General Director Yusuf Gven and Izmir Ataturk Public Library Manager Talat Aydilek. On 14 May 2007, a seminar titled Motivation, Rapid Reading, Confidence and Success towards pupils of OKS examination was held by the introduction of Serkan zkan, an expert of personal development. 108 persons participated in the event. On 15 May 2007, a seminar titled Motivation, Rapid Reading, Confidence and Success towards pupils of SS examination was held by the introduction of Serkan zkan, an expert of personal development. 108 persons participated in the event. On 17 May 2007, a seminar titled Effective Communication with NLP, Confidence and Success was held by the introduction of Serkan zkan, an expert of personal development. 91 persons participated in the event. On 23 May 2007, books collected by Ataturk High School for My Library Project were received and submitted to the library. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. On 15 November 2007, a talk was made with Bilgin Adal, childrens literature author, within the scope of Childrens Week. It was held in two sessions. First session was held with 4th grade pupils, and the second with 6th grade pupils. Before the talk, 4th and 6th grade pupils were toured through the library, and they were told how to become member of the library. In total 300 persons were reached with this event. Between 12-19 December 2007, an exhibition was held at the library to display 84 photographs ranked, and introduce those that acquired exhibition right, at the photograph contest that was named Are You Aware?, themed Human Rights and Violations, and organized by young Community Volunteers that are studying at Istanbul University, Beyazt Campus. On 13 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held with Prof. Dr. Orhan Terziolu at the library, a nay concert was held, and a documentary was displayed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. In total 180 persons were reached with this event. On 31 December 2007, 570 books, purchased for the library by project budget or provided through donation, were brought to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 chess game sets and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

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Time Plan:

IZMIR ATATURK PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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5- Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library

Observations about the Library: Since the library was under alterative works performed by the Ministry, it wasnt suitable for the use of readers for a quite long time. Due to rapid growth of the city, the library was left far from the city center. Thanks to well-operating libraries of the Municipality, the library has now fewer loads. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. Due to alterations in the library, studies could not be started for a long time. Alterative works were supported. Transfer and cleaning of the library were supported. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. Computes were started to be used for data entry to automation system of the library and for technical services. On 18 April 2007, 275 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. On 13 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held at the library, and a documentary projection was displayed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. Between 13-20 December 2007, a photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held. On 29-30 December 2007, worn and torn tables and chairs in the kids room were altered and renewed. Curtains of the kids room were replaced with kids curtains on which cartoon characters are drawn. Walls of the kids room were colorfully painted by Community Volunteers and pictures loved by the children were drawn. Kids section was converted to a nice and friendly place that will catch attention of the children. On 31 December 2007, 570 books were donated to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 chess game sets and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

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Time Plan:

KAHRAMANMARAS KARACAOGLAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Jan Feb Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works. Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing. Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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6- Kars Public Library

Observations about the Library: Exterior appearance of the library makes it repulsive. Physical improvements are necessary. Kids section and events room of the library need to be preferentially taken up during renovation. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Kars Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. Laptop computes were started to be used for data entrance to automation system of the library and for technical services. On 18 April 2007, 165 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. On 19-20 May 2007, physical renovation of kids room of Kars Public Library was performed. Kids section was made ready to use with its new condition. Books donated to the library were recorded into inventory. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. On 6 November 2007, painting of kids room of Kars Public Library was performed. Walls of kids section were embellished with lovable characters of kids. Assistance was supplied from art teacher, Sleyman Aydodu, during illustrative works. On 8 November 2007, an SS Studying Room equipped with SS preparative books was established for pupils getting prepared to university entrance examinations. The room was painted, illustrated and cleaned. Assistance was supplied from art teacher, Sleyman Aydodu, during illustrative works. During establishing this room, 157 donated SS preparative books brought to CVF were used. On 26 November 2007, an event was held for opening the established SS room. An SS test examination was performed during the event. Teenagers that utilize the room found the opportunity to share with the project team their thoughts about the new room. During December 2007, discussions and application for permission were made in order to organize an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. The Governors Office refused to give permission for this study. Between 11-19 December 2007, a photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held. On 31 December 2007, 570 books were donated to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 chess game sets and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

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Time Plan:

Jan Feb KARS PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works. Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing. Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Opening of OSS section Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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7- Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library

As a result of our efforts in 2006 at Samsun Gazi Public Library and in 2007 at Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library, we had talks with Samsun Special Provincial Administration Development Office connected to the Governors Office of Samsun. At the end of discussions, it was decided to perform modernization of 13 county public libraries around Samsun by Community Volunteers who implemented My Library Project in Samsun. For these works, Samsun Special Provincial Administration Development Office provided the fund. In November 2007, modernization of Kavak and Ladik county public libraries was completed.

Observations about the Library: The library is located in Samsun 19 Mays district, at a place with a sport club on the lower floor which is not convenient for being a library building. Book collection is insufficient and number of members is low. There is no personnel of the Ministry. The library has one employee appointed by the municipality. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. The priority was given to change the current location of the library. Discussions were commenced accordingly. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. Laptop computes were started to be used for data entry to automation system of the library and for technical services. The library had no computer. Internet connection was provided and an Internet room will be established. On 18 April 2007, 203 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. On 16 May 2007, discussions were made with the Mayor, Ylmaz Erel, the District Governor of Engiz, Mehmet Fatih Geyim for the finalization of new locations. At the end of these discussions, it was decided to transfer the library to the old building of the municipality, and to adjust the new place for the library. On 28 May 2007, feasibility studies for the old city hall were started. Fundraising starteda fter the needs were determined. Works progressed by supports supplied by the locals. On 4 June 2007, discussions were made with 19 Maysllar Association President Hamza Aydn, the District Governor and the Mayor. At the end of discussions, it was promised to provide material and physical support for transfer and renovation of the library. On 9 June 2007, 40 volunteers participated to initiate the works in 19 Mays District. Books at the former place of the library were sorted, wiped and packaged, and the shelves, tables and chairs were cleaned. The other team performed scraping and painting of kids room, Internet room, and studying-reading room of our library. Studying room and Internet room were painted. 20 volunteers continued the work on 10 June 2007. Works remained from the day before were completed. Kids section was painted with cartoon characters of the kids. Shelves, tables, chairs and packaged books at the old library were transferred to the new one via a vehicle provided by 19 Mays Municipality.

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On 1 August 2007, the works that remained incomplete on 9-10 June 2007 were completed. With the participation of Community Volunteers that have made contribution to Samsun Mikro Kredi Seasonal Summer Project, the shelves were mounted, books were placed, final cleaning was performed, and the library was made ready for use. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. On 31 December 2007, 570 books were donated to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 units of chess game set and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

Time Plan:

SAMSUN 19 MAYIS COUNTY Jan Feb PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing. Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) *Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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* No activity was organized during the year due to moving and building renovation works. The library will be opened at the beginning of 2008 and the activities will start afterwards.

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8- Sivas Public Library

Observations about the Library: The library is at the city center and intensely used. It has no special place for events. Transfer of the library to another building is on the agenda. Due to its old-style structure, physical changes cannot be made. Event-based works are more applicable to the library. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Sivas Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. Celebration Program for 43rd Library Week was planned together with library management. A concert was held by the local troubadours (Contest of Poetic Repartee) in March in Library Week at the library. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptops donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. On 18 April 2007, 275 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. On 23 April 2007, in National Hegemony and Childrens Day, My Library Project Reading Festival was held at the library. Reading Festival met 100 children with Sleyman Bulut, Bilgin Adal and Nemika Tucu, childrens literature authors, in various events. Children attending in the event were informed of library use and membership. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. On 16 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held at the library, and a documentary projection was displayed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. On 16-25 December 2007, a photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held. On 31 December 2007, 570 books were donated to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 units of chess game set and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

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Jan Feb SIVAS PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing *Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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9- Van Public Library

Observations about the Library: The library has a well kept two-storey building. Book shelves at the kids room of the library are messy. Most significant challenge is the renovation of the kids section and establishing a rich collection for children. Additionally, automation stands as another problem for the library. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Van Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptop computers donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. On 6 April 2007, My Library Project commencement festival was held at the garden of Van Public Library. 500 children participated in the event organized by 30 volunteers. Sleyman Bulut, childrens literature author, made a talk with children at the library. Those attended in the festival were acquainted with the project and the library; and the children were told how to become member of the library. On 18 April 2007, 280 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. On 12 May and 19 May 2007, Yznc Yl University Community Volunteers Foundation performed a Local Attack at Van Public Library. Within the scope of the attack, kids section and the library room was painted, covered with plasterboard, physically renovated and cleaned generally. All curtains of the library were replaced. 10 donated laptop computers were commissioned. Computer tables and chairs were provided. Medicine chest of the library was constituted and its materials were supplied. On 1 June 2007, opening of renovation studies at the library and project festival were held at the garden of the library. 28 volunteers participated in the festival. Local music group amused the attendants at the festival. Bilgin Adal, author, made two session of talk with 400 children attending in the festival. Fruit juices and cakes supplied by the local attendants were offered at the festival. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device, 1 projector screen and 2 printers were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. Between November 7th and 13th 2007, an exhibition was held at Van Public Library to display 84 photographs that ranked and acquired the right to be exhibited at the photograph contest that was named Are You Aware?, themed Human Rights and Violations, and organized by young Community Volunteers that are studying at Istanbul University, Beyazt Campus. On 15 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk about Mevlana was held at the library, a nay concert was held, and a documentary projection was displayed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. A photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held at the library.

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On 31 December 2007, 570 books, purchased for the library by project budget or provided through donation, were brought to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 chess game sets and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

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Jan Feb VAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtain-printeretc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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Observations about the Library: Zonguldak Public Library is located in the second and fourth floors of Ataturk Cultural Center. The library does not have an independent building. It is in the same building with Tourism and Culture Department. Adults room of the library is on the 4th floor of the building. Kids room is on the second floor. Both Internet room and reading room and book lending service are located in the same hall of the adults library. The fact that the library does not have an independent building and its sections are divided reduces the efficiency of the library. Activities:

Volunteers were determined to work at My Library Project implemented at Zonguldak Public Library, and regular meetings were held as regards to the activities in the library. Division of labor was made for the activities in the library. Between 26-30 March, Library Week was celebrated through several events. In front of the Governors Office and at Karaelmas University Amphitheater, an event titled We Are Reading Books was held as a group in order to emphasize reading habit. On 26 March 2007, an event of talk and autograph session was held with the author, Esat Korkmaz. On 5 April 2007, 10 laptop computers donated by Pfizer Community Team were sent to the library. On 18 April 2007, 310 books were donated to the library that were supplied from general book donations received by Bankas Culture Publishing, Yap Kredi Publications, Bulut Publications, PMP Publishing, Pusula Publishing and Community Volunteers Foundation. Along the year, volunteers supplied support to entering book data into automation system which has been kept going by the library personnel. Between 1-30 May 2007, those that have read the highest number of books were awarded. As to be used at events to be carried out on 24 October 2007 at the library, 1 projector device and 1 projector screen were purchased through the project budget and conveyed to the library. In November and December, projection film, carton and documentary demonstrations were performed. On 20 November 2007, a talk was made with Bilgin Adal, childrens literature author, within the scope of Childrens Day. It was held in 4 sessions. 400 children from 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th classes participated in the sessions. Those participating in the event were informed about the library and membership. On 13 December 2007, an event titled We are Honoring Mevlana at the Libraries was held within the scope of My Library Project in parallel with celebrations of UNESCO International Mevlana Year and 800th Birthday of Mevlana. Within the scope of the event, a talk was held at the library by Zleyha Doan, one of the research assistants of our university, with title Mesnevi of Mevlana and his understanding of world. A nay concert and documentary projection were performed. Guests participating in the talk were offered Mevlana candies. 150 persons among high school and university students participated in the event. A photograph-art exhibition about Mevlana was held at the library.

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On 31 December 2007, 570 books, purchased for the library by project budget or provided through donation, were brought to the library. On 31 December 2007, 5 chess game sets and 1 scrabble game were donated to the library.

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Jan Feb ZONGULDAK PUBLIC LIBRARY Determination of volunteers to work in My Library Project, performing regular meeting and reporting, task sharing for project works Technological equipment/material contribution to library and utilization of new equipment (Laptopprojection-projection curtainprinter-etc.) Provision of books, magazines, chess, scrabble to library through donations and purchasing *Physical renovation works in library (Painting-iconography-movingcleaning-section-creating works.) Activities (Author Day-ExhibitionTheater-Movie Show-Talk-Seminar, etc.)

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C) EFFECT AND EVALUATION

Model of measurement of effect on the target groups and the region Effect on the target groups and the region is measured by observation of the number of books in the libraries, number of members and increase in the number of guests, by getting comments of library personnel, and by surveys of Community Volunteers that execute the works. Measurement and evaluation studies are performed towards the following purposes:

AIMS OF THE PROJECT

Number of libraries To reach to 50 public libraries in 5 years. Number of books To make a donation of annually at least 750 books to each library. To supplement new section (e.g. Comics Library, SS Section, Internet Room, etc.). Number of users To ensure that the number of library users is increased by 5% during the period the project is implemented. It is not possible to measure if the increase is associated with the project. Resuscitation of libraries To hold at least three events annually in each library (Talk-Exhibition-Film and Theater shows, etc.). To diversify the events held in the library. To ensure that the events are held by volunteers at the libraries. To make sure that the volunteers cooperate with other NGOs for events in the libraries. Physical renovations Providing and enabling the use of projection devices in the libraries. Providing and enabling the use of computer in the libraries. Resuscitation and painting of kids section of libraries, and maintaining the committed changes. Resuscitation of Internet section of libraries, and making them utilized by children and adults. Communication Announcement of services to the user with proper timing. Building up effective communication of volunteers with the library personnel as of the start of the project, and maintaining this communication. Building up effective communication of volunteers with the library manager as of the start of the project, and maintaining this communication. Ensuring that the volunteers build effective communication with users. Promoting the project across Turkey.

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Establishing communication tools for the project. Project management To keep the volunteer project managers in charge till the end of project period. Number of persons in project team should be at least 10 volunteers. Holding regular meetings (at least 1 meeting per month). To make presentation to the library personnel. To hold regular visit to the library (at least once per month). To generate monthly reporting. To regularly inform the project team about the developments. To regularly inform the CVF Office project manager about the developments. Volunteers To To To To To ensure that they like the project and implement it. create a change in reading habit. create skills of team work. create skills of executing responsibilities. create skills of regular reporting.

Project Measurement and Evaluation As for project measurement and evaluation study, measurement and evaluation surveys shall be prepared to be applied to volunteers, library personnel and Uusers within 2008 by getting professional support. Results of studies to be implemented shall be shared out with project supporters, stakeholders and public opinion.

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D) PROJECT BUDGET

2007 Total Amount of Syndica tion Donatio n (YTL) 12155 9

Total Amount of Donation of Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2007 (YTL) 0

Transfer s from year 2006 (YTL) 25667

2007 Year Total (YTL) 147226

Amount of Fund Assigned to Volunteer Trainings 31367

Fund Spent for the Project in 2007 101969

Average Fund Spent for Each Amount Library Transferred (YTL) to Year 2008 10196,9 13890

*1$=1210 **Three of syndication banks left the syndication. For this reason, a decrease is observed in project budget.

Project Expenses-2007 Human Resources Project coordination-salary, etc. Communication Trainings Expenditures for Training of Project Volunteers Physical appearance, decoration and equipment Book and collection development Events Reading days Evaluation meetings Project visits and other events Transfer to year 2008* Total (YTL)

Total (YTL) 34627,43 32627,43 2000 31367 31367 30519,87 9654 27167,7 10824,47 7690,23 8653 13890 147226

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E) RESOURCES SUPPLIED FOR THE PROJECT FROM THE LOCALS

Edirne:
Trakya University: 2 meals for 15 persons during 2 days of kids section studies of the library. Istanbul Deme: Cushion sewing for the kids section. Ezmeciolu ekerleme: Offered candying to guests at opening cocktail of the kids section. Final Pastanesi: Offered cake to guests at opening cocktail of the kids section.

Izmir:
DMC Gkmen Boya: painting assistance during renovation of the library. Levent Yap Malzeme: painting assistance during renovation of the library. alkan Boya: painting assistance during renovation of the library. Atkut naat Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd.ti.: material assistance during renovation of the library. Ceren Plastik: material assistance during renovation of the library. Dikmen Fra: material assistance during renovation of the library. Pozitif Endistriyel Mak. ve Temzlik Sist. Ltd.ti.: painting and cleaning material assistance during renovation of the library. Ege Univ.SKS: Supplied food to 50 volunteers worked during renovation of the library. Ege Univ.SKS: Supplied pickup truck for renovation of the library. Ege Univ.SKS: poster print for announcement of library events. Ege Univ.SKS: printing certificates to be distributed participants of library events. Fen Bilimleri Dersanesi: printing library promotion brochures. Serkan zkan: Introduction of 3 events related to personal development at the library.

Sivas:
Ferman Ula: Supplying dinner to authors and volunteers that will perform events at the library on 22-23rd April. Ferman Ula: Transfer between Sivas and Kayseri for authors participating in the event.

Denizli:
Denizli Security Directorate: Supplying paint for painting of the kids section. Denizli Security Directorate: Transfer for 2 days during renovation of the library. Denizli Security Directorate: material supply for the kids section. Smer Diki-Nak: Reduction of prices for studies performed for the library curtains. Kredi Yurtlar Kurumu: Accommodation for volunteers coming from other cities for painting of the library.

Samsun:
Polisan Boya: Supplying 70 kg paint for painting of the library building. Samsun 19 Mays University: 150 YTL for repair and painting of the library building. Samsun 19 Mays District Municipality: Supplying a new building for the library. 10-year library building protocol of 120 months X 500 ytl =60000 YTL Supplying 10 computer tables, 10 chairs and newspaper reading section of the new building. Supplied truck for transfer between buildings. 19 Maysllar Association: 1200 YTL for flooring of the library.

Kars:
Kars Municipality: Supplying paint and painting materials for studies in the kids section of the library.

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Local Music Community: organization of volunteer concert at opening festival of the library. Van Municipality: Supplying sound system for concert to be held at the library. Elmas naat Elektirik Ltd. ti.: Donation of computer table chair. Hocaolu Mefruat: supplying curtain to the library. Dikmen Kaya-Kaya Otogaz-Van: 250 YTL donation for the project. brahim Gkrmak-Denizbank Van Branch Office Manager: 300 YTL donation for the project. Ficom Bilgisayar: computer material support for renovation of Internet section of the library. Van Yzncyl Univ: Donation of 150 units of book.

Zonguldak:
Cesur Gda htiya Malzemleri Ltd. ti.: computer material support for renovation of Internet section of the library. Ouz Diijital Fotoraflk: Support for poster, photograph, etc. studies for Library Week events.

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Book donations Computer donations Projector Device and Projector Screen

Book Donation nar Publications, Serhat Publications, Bu Publishing House, Esin Publishing House, zyrek Publishing House, skele Publishing House, Anfora Publishing, Fortisbank, Parantez Publishing House, Yap Kredi Publishing, Bankas Culture Publications, Bulut Publishing, PMP Publications, Positive Living Association, United Nations Population Fund, Bilgi University NGOs. Name of Library Bolu Krolu Public Library Denizli Public Library Edirne Public Library Izmir Ataturk Public Library Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library Kars Public Library Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library Sivas Public Library Van Public Library Zonguldak Public Library Total *Books were supplied through purchasing and donation. Number of Donated Books 759 680 680 680 845 892 773 845 850 880 *7884

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Computer Donation Second-hand laptop computers donated by Pfizer Community Team. Name of Library Bolu Krolu Public Library Denizli Public Library Edirne Public Library Izmir Ataturk Public Library Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library Kars Public Library Malatya Public Library Sakarya Sapanca County Public Library Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library Sivas Public Library anlurfa Public Library Van Public Library Zonguldak Public Library Units 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Projector devices and projector screens: Name of Library Bolu Krolu Public Library Denizli Public Library Edirne Public Library Izmir Ataturk Public Library Kahramanmara Karacaolan Public Library Kars Public Library Samsun 19 Mays County Public Library Sivas Public Library Van Public Library Zonguldak Public Library Total Projector 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 Screen 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10

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G) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT NATIONAL MEETINGS:

2 meetings were held in which the decisions were made to implement the project for sound operation of the project, to gather together the organizations that will implement the project, to evaluate the improvements as regards to the project, and to facilitate the implementation of the project. Evaluation, Transfer and Development Meeting I for My Library Project (24-25 March 2007 Sivas) On 24-25 March 2007, at Sivas Local Coordination Center of Community Volunteers Foundation, 15 volunteers from Bolu Abant zzet Baysal, Denzili Pamukkale, Edirne Trakya, Izmir Ege, Kahramanmara St mam, Kars Kafkas, Malatya nn, Sakarya, Samsun Ondokuz Mays, Sivas Cumhuriyet, anlurfa Harran, Van Yznc Yl, Yozgat Bozok and Zonguldak Karaelmas universities participated in the meeting. 2006 year evaluation was performed by the volunteers in Community Volunteer groups that implemented the project in 2006, and experience and know-how was shared. Planning was made for works to be realized in the project in 2007. A session was held on Communication was held by the Head of Communication Department of Community Volunteers Foundation. Creativity session for Library Project studies, and sessions about information transfer to the locals, sharing of responsibilities, reporting and project roadmap, were conducted. Evaluation, Transfer and Development Meeting II for My Library Project (18-20 October 2007 Samsun) Second Evaluation, Transfer and Development Meeting for My Library Project was held in Samsun (Atakum and Taflan) on 18-20 October 2007. The meeting was attended by organizations that implemented the project during 2006-2007 and will start to implement in 2008; and 30 volunteers from 24 organizations, namely Bolu Abant zzet Baysal, Denizli Pamukkale, Edirne Trakya, Elaz Frat, Erzurum Ataturk, Eskiehir Anadolu, stanbul Galatasaray, stanbul, Izmir Ege, Kahramanmara St mam, Kars Kafkas, Krehir Ahi Evran, Kocaeli, Konya Seluk, Malatya nn, Mula University, Sakarya, Samsun Ondokuz Mays, Sivas Cumhuriyet, Trabzon Karadeniz Teknik, anlurfa Harran, Van Yznc Yl, Yozgat Bozok and Zonguldak Karaelmas universities, participated in the meeting. The schedule of the meeting, in which employees at Community Volunteers Foundation participated, was planned and implemented by young volunteers that successfully conducted the project in Samsun in the year before. At the meeting, first period evaluation of the project, planning of the new period, and knowhow and experience transfer to new organizations that will start the project were performed. A session on Communication was held by the Communication Department Manager of Community Volunteers Foundation. National events were planned for the second period of the project.

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Mevlana was commemorated at the Libraries: Between 5-28 December 2007, events of Honoring Mevlana and Celebration of Mevlanas 800th Birthday were held at the libraries. As planned in Transfer and Evaluation Meeting in October, Community Volunteer groups that implemented the project during 2006-2007 and will start to implement in 2008 performed events titled We are Honoring Mevlana at Libraries as the closing event of year 2007, at 15 Public Libraries in order to celebrate 800th Birthday of Mevlana and to honor Mevlana. At the events; Mevlana-themed Talks, Sema Rituals, Nay Concerts, Mevlana Photograph-Art Exhibition, Mevlanas Words Exhibition, Mevlana Aphorisms and Poems, Mevlanas Books Exhibition, Mevlana Poems Concert, Mevlana Cartoon Shows, Mevlana Documentary Projections were held. Bookmars containing Mevlanas words and Mevlana Candies were distributed. Dates of events held are as follows:

Organizations that held the Event Eskiehir Izmir Elaz Zonguldak Kahramanmara Diyarbakr Sakarya Van Sivas Trabzon Edirne Bolu Denizli Manisa

Dates of Events 5 December 2007 13 December 2007 13 December 2007 13 December 2007 14 December 2007 15 December 2007 15 December 2007 15 December 2007 16 December 2007 25 December 2007 27 December 2007 28 December 2007 28 December 2007 28 December 2007

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Exhibition Dates At Van Public Library At Bolu Public Library At Izmir Ataturk Public Library 7-13 November 2007 14-17 November 2007 12-19 December 2007

Subject and Aim of Are You Aware? Project Photograph contest titled Are you aware? invites, within the scope of the theme Human Rights and Violations, the youth to remind, by their photographs, everybody about the fact that people become a human being with their rights from birth and with those granted later; and to say Are You Aware?. This contest organized with the participation of young Community Volunteers aims to generate sensitivity and awareness in the community as regards to Human Rights and Violations through announcement and exhibition of awarded photographs, and those that acquired exhibition right, at several universities, exhibition rooms and press organizations; and, additionally, to make the art of photography art appreciated and understood among larger masses and photograph reading skills and artistic perspective are improved.

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H) PROJECT PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS

Educaturk Education Fair-Izmir On 12-14 April 2007, a stand was built for promotion of the project by Ege University My Library Project Volunteers that participated in Educaturk Education Fair, which was held in Izmir. Guests at the fair were informed about the project. Educaturk Education Fair-Istanbul Guests that participated in Educaturk Education Fair, which was held in Istanbul between 2629 April 2007, were informed about the project by Community Volunteers studying at Istanbul and the Communications Department of CVF. 12. Izmir Tyap Book Fair On 21-29 April 2007, at Izmir TYAP Book Fair, a stand was built for promotion of CVF and My Library Project by the support of Ege University My Library Project team and other Community Volunteer groups in Izmir. Guests at the fair were informed about the project. Discussions were made with publishing houses, authors and other NGOs. 25. Istanbul Tyap Book Fair Between 27-31 October 2007, CVF and My Library Project promotion stand was built. Alternate participation of 15 BEK volunteers from Sakarya, Trakya, Abant zzet Baysal, Dicle, Galatasaray, stanbul and Yldz Technical University was ensured to maintain the stand. During the fair, 3500 copies of TOGSES and 6000 copies of BEK promotion brochures and other promotion materials of CVF were distributed. Discussions were made with publishing houses, authors and other NGOs participating in the fair. Project Promotion at Seminars of Creative Library Services towards Target Groups, Project Development and Public Relations At public libraries, by cooperation of Goethe Institute and Turkish Librarians Association, detailed presentations of the project were made to library managers, librarians and library personnel that participated in Regional Seminar titled Creative Library Services towards Target Groups, Project Development and Public Relations, as regards to works performed at My Library Project as a sample project. These presentations were made to approximately 200 library personnel coming from 43 provinces. List of Regional Seminars where presentations were made are as follows: Places of Seminars Ankara Regional Seminar-Adnan tken Public Library Dates 5-6 March 2007

Trabzon Regional Seminar-Trabzon Public Library 19-20 April 2007 Erzurum Regional Seminar-Republic Turkey Ministry of Education In-service Institute 4-5 June 2007 Istanbul Regional Seminar-Orhan Kemal Public Library 13-14 December 2007

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The following authors were contacted for the realization of author days and reading days at the libraries. Discussions were made with Mustaf Ruhi irin, Ycel Feyziolu, Aye eki Yama, idem Gnde, Seza Kutlar Aksoy, Sleyman Bulut, Bilgin Adal, Turan Yksel, Ulviye Alpay, Nemika Tucu, Cezmi Ersz, Hfz Topuz, Nur z, Mavisel Yener, Muzaffer zg, Sava nl, Hamdullah Kseolu, Mustafa Deliolu, Sava eki, and Nurettin ci.

Cooperation and Meetings with Public Organizations, International Institutions and NGOs Children Foundation, zgr Pencere Art Association, Childrens Literature Group, Association of Children and Teenager Publications, Turkish Librarians Association, Goethe Institute, Turkey Press Union, Graphics Vocational Institution, 19 Maysllar Association, Positive Living Association, Istanbul Bilgi University, United Nations Population Fund.

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