On the occasion of the marking of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, a presentation will be held at the Pula City Library of the Edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III, published by the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Matica Hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch. Editor of the Edition is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. On this occasion, a gala opening will be held of the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles). More >> Presentation of the Edition Letters of Ivo Vojnović in Rijeka On the occasion of the marking of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, a presentation was held at the State Archives in Rijeka of the Edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III, published by the National and University Library in Zagreb, Matica Hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch. Editor of the Edition is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. On this occasion, a gala opening was held of the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles). More >> The Museum Night at the National and University Library in Zagreb As part of the Museum Night 2010 a workshop was held, titled Ex libris on Friday, 29 January 2010, 18 – 1h.at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal Presented Presentation of the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal was held on 21 January 2010 at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Monographic Catalogue of the Exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj PresentedThe monographic catalogue of the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj was presented on Wednesday, 20 January 2010,at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Announced Pursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee decision, the National and University Library in Zagreb is announcing the Competition for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2009. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal As of 21 November 2009, access is available to digital copies of a selection of the oldest Croatian newspapers and journals (end of the 18th and the 19th centuries) through the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal. The portal comprises the historic Croatian newspapers and old journals. Users can view, browse, search, print and download contents of digitized newspapers and journals. The Portal design project has received financial support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, as part of the national Croatian Cultural Heritage project. More >> Christmas Concert at the National and University Library in Zagreb The National and University Library in Zagreb The Music Collection is delighted to invite you to the Christmas Concert IVAN FILIPOVIĆ Chamber Choir Conductor: Goran Jerković The National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Saturday, 19 December 2009 at 20 h. Admission is free. More >> Presentation of the Book 'Počelo je u Rimu' The National and Universitiy Library in Zagreb and Matica hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch are inviting you to the presentation of the book Počelo je u Rimu: katolička obnova i normiranje hrvatskoga jezika u XVII. stoljeću (It All Started in Rome: the Catholic Reformation and the standardization of the Croatian language in the 17th century) Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:00 hrs. Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Str. Zagreb More >> Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 16 December 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb Admission is free. More >> Exhibition 'From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj' Now OpenOn the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Print Collection of the National and University Library in Zagreb, the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj is now open at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The exhibition can be viewed until 31 January 2010.More >>Marking of the 80th Anniversary of Decease of the Croatian Author Ivo Vojnović On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, the University of Zadar, Department of Teacher Training, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house, have organized the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles) and the presentation of the edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house. More >> Deposit Agreement Signed Over Dr. Ivo Pilar's Literary Estate The Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, and the National and University Library in Zagreb signed the Deposit Agreement regarding Dr. Ivo Pilar's literary estate. More >> Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor Opens Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb On 12 November 2009, the Prime Minister of Croatia, Ms. Jadranka Kosor opened the Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Libraries and Copyright - Book Presentation National and University Library in Zagreb and the Croatian University Publishing (Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada) are delighted to invite you to the presentation of the book by Aleksandra Horvat, Ph. D., and Daniela Živković, Ph. D., titled Libraries and Copyright. Thursday, 29 October 2009, 13:00h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4, Zagreb More >>Croatian Book Month – Book Return Without Late Fees at NULOn the occasion of the Croatian Book Month, celebrated again this year, the National and University Library users, holding overdue books loaned from the free stack reading rooms (3rd and 4th floor) can return the books between 2 and 12 November 2009 without the payment of the late fee.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NULThe National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, titled EAST-WEST, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 28 October 2009, at 21:21h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb More >>Cooperation Agreement Signed Between National Libraries of Croatia and KosovoProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Professor Sali Bashota, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Kosovo, signed the Cooperation Agreement between the two national libraries, in Priština, on 7 October 2009.More >>NUL Director General at CENL Meeting in MadridProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, attended the 23rd meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians (CENL) held 23 – 26 September 2009 in Madrid. Last year, the meeting was held in Zagreb, organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic Croatia ClosesThe National and University Library in Zagreb organized the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, held in the Solaris hotel resort in Šibenik, 16 - 19th September 2009. Two hundred librarians from around Croatia, twenty presenters from Croatia, and several from abroad participated in the Conference. Co-organizing the Conference were the Croatian Library Association – Public Libraries Section, and "Juraj Šižgorić" City Library in Šibenik. Nina Obuljen, M. A., State Secretary in the Croatian Ministry of Culture, opened the Conference.More >>Open Door Days - Book SOSOn the occasion of the European Heritage Days, celebrated in the European countries in September each year, for the first time, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the event titled The National and University Library in Zagreb Open Door Days, from 21 to 23 September 2009. The purpose of the event is to provide for the public a closer experience of the activities and the organization of the Library, as well as present its place on the cultural and scientific maps of Croatia. The Open Door Days event will be held every year, with annual programmes dedicated to different issues.More >>Ivo Vojnović Letters PublishedIvo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, have been published by the National and University Library in Zagreb and Dubrovnik branch of the Matica hrvatska publishing house. The editor of Vojnović's correspondence is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., is the publication's editor-in-chief, with reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., and Luka Gusić as the director of graphic design. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the author's decease, 30 August 2009, presentation of the Ivo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, was held in the cloister of the Franciscan monastery of the Friars Minor in Dubrovnik. The publication brings editing work which comprises textual criticism of the complete correspondence of Ivo Vojnović, a distinguished Croatian author. The volumes were presented by the editor, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., editor-in-chief, Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., and the reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., respectively.More >>Exhibitions Book Art International And Best Designed Books All Over The World 2009Stiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt am Main has once more entrusted the National and University Library in Zagreb with the organization of the participation of the Croatian selection of books for The Book Art International exhibition, held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, to take place 14 to 18 October 2009, as well as the Best Designed Books All Over The World exhibition, to be held in Leipzig during March 2010.More >>Summer hoursFrom Monday, 13 July 2009, until Friday, 14 August 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be open 8:00 – 15:00h. Saturdays the Library will be closed.Library Hours 22 June and 24 June 2009On Monday, 22 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb is closed. On Wednesday, 24 June 2009, the Library will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 26 June 2009 at 8:00h.Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian EducationThe Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian Education was be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:30-15:30h. The Workshop was held as part of the "Lifelong learning for librarians: learning outcomes and flexibility (CUK)“ project. Hosting the Workshop was Ms. Marion Huckle, Head of Qualifications and Professional Development Department at CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) from the United Kingdom.More >>Library HoursOn Wednesday, 10 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 12 June 2009 at 08:00h.More >>Officer Peacemaker - Gala Premiere of Documentary on dr. Ivan ŠreterGala premiere of Officer Peacemaker, the documentary on dr. Ivan Šreter, was held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on 9 June 2009. The documentary is the work of Dražen Bušić, produced by Dr. Ivan Šreter Foundation.More >>Poll on Competences and Professional Librarian Training in the Republic of CroatiaIn cooperation with the Department of Information Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb City Libraries and the Croatian Library Association, the National and University Library in Zagreb is conducting a poll on competences and professional librarian training in the Republic of Croatia.More >>Gala Presentation of Lexicon of Marin Držić at NULOn Thursday, 28 May 2009, at 12:00h, gala presentation was held of Leksikon Marina Držića (Lexicon of Marin Držić) at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The gala presentation was accompanied by exhibition of Držić's works through centuries, and a performance by Minstrel ensemble for renaissance and baroque music.More >>Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and Public Finances Restructuring to Support Economic Growth – LectureIn collaboration with the World Bank Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing a lecture titled: The Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and the Restructuring of Public Finances to Support Economic Growth to be held on Friday, 15 May 2009. Sanja Madžarević Šujster, M.A., Research Associate at the World Bank Croatia, will be giving the lecture.More >>NUL Director General Attends Lexicon of Marin Držić Gala Presentation in DubrovnikThe City of Dubrovnik is organizing a gala presentation of the Lexicon of Marin Držić, at the Marin Držić Theatre, on 11 May 2009. Accompanying the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. Ivo Sanader at the gala event is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. In cooperation with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, the Library rendered its own contribution to the creation of one of the best works of the Croatian literary lexicography.More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. To register, please click here.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 30 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h, and re-open on Monday, 4 May 2009, at 08:00h.NUL 2008 Annual Report Adopted by the CabinetAt the meeting held on 23 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb 2008 Annual Report was unanimously adopted by the Cabinet, following previous adoption by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of science, education and sport, and the Ministry of Finance respectively.More >>NUL Director General at the Launch of the World Digital LibraryUpon the invitation by UNESCO, and the Library of Congress, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph.D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, was present at the launch of the World Digital Library in Paris on 21 April 2009. The World Digital Library is a collection aimed to provide free Internet access to the treasures kept in libraries around the world, and contribute to the preservation of the world cultural heritage, multilingualism and multiculturality.More >>Spanish Language Day at the NULOn the occasion of the Spanish Language Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in the Republic of Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Aula Cervantes held public reading of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes on Thursday, 23 April 2009, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. More >> 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Krapina City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opened on Thursday, 5 March 2009, at the Krapina City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble.Wednesday, 4 March 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., ZagrebMore >>Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008Exhibition titled Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008 opened on the occassion of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day – 22 February. The exhibition brings a selection of valuable titles acquired by the Library during the past year.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 26 February 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 17:00h, and reopen on Friday, 27 February 2009, at 8:00h.Celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb DayGrand celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day - 22 February, will be held in the entrance hall of the Library on Friday, 20 February 2009, at 12:00h.Implementation of the Vergilius Pilot Project for the Blind and Visually ImpairedThe National and University Library in Zagreb is launching the Vergilius Pilot Project, which represents an important step in the efforts to extend the range of library services for the blind and visually impaired available at the NUL.More >>Homeland War Book Collection Founded Homeland War Book Collection has been founded at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The Collection is situated on the first floor of the Library and is an open access collection.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Public Library in SisakThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Thursday, 5 February 2009 at 12:00h, at the Public Library in Sisak. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Library Hours During the HolidaysOn 24 and 31 December 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb is open until 12:00h.On Saturday, 27 December 2008, the Library is closed.More >>Bus Stops Outside the National and University Library to be RenamedNational and Universtiy Library in Zagreb launched an initiative in April 2008 to change the name of two bus stops outside the Library, on Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice. The initiative was launched with aim to propose that the names of the two bus stops, both currently named Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice, be changed into Nacionalna i sveučilišna knjižnica (National and University Library). The proposal has been accepted and approved.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at Nikola Zrinski Library in ČakovecThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Wednesday, 17 December 2008, at the Nikola Zrinski Library in Čakovec. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.New Project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and FlexibilityPresentation of the new project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and Flexibility will be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb, mezzanine seminar room, on Thursday, 18 December 2008 at 12:00h.More >>Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas RecitalThe National and University Library in Zagrebis delighted to invite you to Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas Recitalon Sunday, 14 December 2008 at 19:30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebAdmission is free.More >>Jeff Haywood Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebProfessor Jeff Haywood, a prominent scientist and the Vice-Principal for Knowledge Management at the University of Edinburgh, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Tuesday, 9 December 2008.More >>Human Rights - Exhibition of Official Publications and Theoretical Works on Human Rights The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the grand opening of the exhibitionHuman Rights – Exhibition of Official Publication and Theoretical Works on Human Rightson Wednesday, 10 December 2008, at 12:00hin the rear hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy'The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the opening of the exhibition titled Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on Monday, 8 December 2008, at 19:00h. The exhibition stays open until 22 December 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Vukovar City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Friday, 5 December 2008, at 12.00h at the Vukovar City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in ŠibenikExhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! opens on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, at 18.00h at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in Šibenik. The exhibition is organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, marking the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, Croatian renaissance poet and dramatist.More >>A Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize is AnnouncedPursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee Decision, a Competition has been announced for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2008.More >>NUL Conservation Experts in Šibenik – Phase I of the Protection and Renovation Project of the Monastic Library of St. Francis CompletedAll conservation and restoration work, planned for 2008 under the Programme of Protection and Conservation of the Monastic Library of St. Francis in Šibenik, has been completed. During the period 3 – 26 November 2008, 8707 volumes of old books and magazines, and approximately 3000 items of more recent materials were inspected, cleaned, and desinfected where necessary. After cleaning, the materials were protected by non-acid paper, protective folders and jackets, and stored in the temporary repository at the monastery.More >>Reverend Cardinal Bozanić Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebUpon the invitation by Director General, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, the Archbishop of Zagreb, Reverend Cardinal Josip Bozanić, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.More >>National and University Library at the Interliber FairInterliber 2008 – 31st International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair was opened on Wednesday, 13 November 2008. National and University Library's editions will be presented at the stand 13g in the pavilion 6. The presentation 1st September 2008–International Recognition of the Croatian Language Day will be held on Saturday, 15 November 2008 at 11:30h at the stage in the pavillion 6 by Prof. Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library and Lobel Machala, Head of the Croatian National Bibliography - Books Department, National and University Library.More >>Awards Ceremony for the Authors of the Best Works on the Theme of the International Recognition of the Croatian Language The National and University Library in Zagreb organized the awards ceremony for the authors of the best literary and art works on the theme of the international recognition of the Croatian language. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and Universtiy Library in Zagreb.Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, one of the most important Croatian renaissance poets and dramatists, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized the gala opening of the exhibition titled: Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu, referring to a quote from the prologue of his play Skup. The exhibition was opened on Monday, 10 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. The exhibition stays open until 17 November 2008.More >>Aresen Dedić in the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized Arsen Dedić Concert Arsen Sings Poets on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.Gala Concert on the Occasion of the International Recognition of the Croatian LanguageOn the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic organized a gala concert at the Vatroslav Lisinski concert hall on Friday, 7 November 2008.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Translations of the Bible' Opens at the National and University Library in Zagreb Exhibition titled "Croatian translations of the Bible," marking 40 years of 'the Zagreb Bible,' the fourth integral Croatian translation of the Bible, printed in Croatia (in Zagreb) for the first time 40 years ago, opens in the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on October 24, 2008. This captivating exhibition was realized at the initiative of the Kršćanska sadašnjost publishing house, and stays open to the public October 24-31 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Circle' Exhibition Opens at the Pula City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the Pula City Library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>The Largest Scholarships Fair in CroatiaThe Institute for the development of Education is organizing the largest scholarships fair in Croatia. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10-18h, the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb will host the Scholarships Fair 2008, a unique event which is to present, in one venue, more than 75 scholarships and other forms of financial aid available to Croatian citizens for the pursuit of higher education in Croatia and abroad. 32 prominent Croatian and international institutions will participate in the event, with their representatives providing all the necessary information and answering visitors' inquiries.The National and University Library Awarded Tribute Certificate by the Croatian State ArchivesOn Friday, October 10, 2008, on the occassion of the Archive Day, the Croatian State Archives presented the National and University Library in Zagreb with a tribute certificate.More >>Best Designed Croatian Books Selected for the Book Art International ExhibitionStiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt confirmed the selection and the arrival of the best designed Croatian books for 2007/2008 for the Book Art International exhibition, to be held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, open October 15-19, 2008, and the Best Designed Books From All Over the World exhibition, to be held as part of the Leipzig Fair, open March 12-15, 2009.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Šibenik City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the "Juraj Šižgorić" Šibenik city library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.22nd Annual Meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians Held in ZagrebSeptember 24-27, 2008 the National and University Library in Zagreb hosted the annual meeting of (the Conference of European National Librarians - CENL), which gathered 48 national library directors from 46 European countries. The annual meeting of the leading experts in librarianship, held in Croatia for the first time, represented the librarian professional community on the highest level.More >>International Recognition of the Croatian Language – Change of the ISO 639-2 (B) Norm - "hrv" New Bibliographic CodeAfter eighteen years of continuous effort to gain the international recognition of the bibliographic application of the language code hrv for documents written in the Croatian language, and following a joint initiative by the National and University Library in Zagreb, the National Library of Serbia, the Croatian Standards Institute and the Institute for Standardization of Serbia, sent on April 7, 2008, ISO 639-2 Registration Authority and its advisory body, the Joint Advisory Committee, reached the decision to withdraw further use of the language codes "scr" for the Croatian language, and "scc" for the Serbian language. The Joint Advisory Committee has accepted the proposal to assign and recommend the language codes hrv for Croatian, and srp for Serbian language respectively, for future bibliographic and terminology application.More >>
On the occasion of the marking of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, a presentation was held at the State Archives in Rijeka of the Edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III, published by the National and University Library in Zagreb, Matica Hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch. Editor of the Edition is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. On this occasion, a gala opening was held of the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles). More >> The Museum Night at the National and University Library in Zagreb As part of the Museum Night 2010 a workshop was held, titled Ex libris on Friday, 29 January 2010, 18 – 1h.at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal Presented Presentation of the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal was held on 21 January 2010 at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Monographic Catalogue of the Exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj PresentedThe monographic catalogue of the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj was presented on Wednesday, 20 January 2010,at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Announced Pursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee decision, the National and University Library in Zagreb is announcing the Competition for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2009. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal As of 21 November 2009, access is available to digital copies of a selection of the oldest Croatian newspapers and journals (end of the 18th and the 19th centuries) through the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal. The portal comprises the historic Croatian newspapers and old journals. Users can view, browse, search, print and download contents of digitized newspapers and journals. The Portal design project has received financial support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, as part of the national Croatian Cultural Heritage project. More >> Christmas Concert at the National and University Library in Zagreb The National and University Library in Zagreb The Music Collection is delighted to invite you to the Christmas Concert IVAN FILIPOVIĆ Chamber Choir Conductor: Goran Jerković The National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Saturday, 19 December 2009 at 20 h. Admission is free. More >> Presentation of the Book 'Počelo je u Rimu' The National and Universitiy Library in Zagreb and Matica hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch are inviting you to the presentation of the book Počelo je u Rimu: katolička obnova i normiranje hrvatskoga jezika u XVII. stoljeću (It All Started in Rome: the Catholic Reformation and the standardization of the Croatian language in the 17th century) Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:00 hrs. Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Str. Zagreb More >> Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 16 December 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb Admission is free. More >> Exhibition 'From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj' Now OpenOn the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Print Collection of the National and University Library in Zagreb, the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj is now open at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The exhibition can be viewed until 31 January 2010.More >>Marking of the 80th Anniversary of Decease of the Croatian Author Ivo Vojnović On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, the University of Zadar, Department of Teacher Training, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house, have organized the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles) and the presentation of the edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house. More >> Deposit Agreement Signed Over Dr. Ivo Pilar's Literary Estate The Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, and the National and University Library in Zagreb signed the Deposit Agreement regarding Dr. Ivo Pilar's literary estate. More >> Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor Opens Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb On 12 November 2009, the Prime Minister of Croatia, Ms. Jadranka Kosor opened the Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Libraries and Copyright - Book Presentation National and University Library in Zagreb and the Croatian University Publishing (Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada) are delighted to invite you to the presentation of the book by Aleksandra Horvat, Ph. D., and Daniela Živković, Ph. D., titled Libraries and Copyright. Thursday, 29 October 2009, 13:00h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4, Zagreb More >>Croatian Book Month – Book Return Without Late Fees at NULOn the occasion of the Croatian Book Month, celebrated again this year, the National and University Library users, holding overdue books loaned from the free stack reading rooms (3rd and 4th floor) can return the books between 2 and 12 November 2009 without the payment of the late fee.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NULThe National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, titled EAST-WEST, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 28 October 2009, at 21:21h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb More >>Cooperation Agreement Signed Between National Libraries of Croatia and KosovoProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Professor Sali Bashota, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Kosovo, signed the Cooperation Agreement between the two national libraries, in Priština, on 7 October 2009.More >>NUL Director General at CENL Meeting in MadridProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, attended the 23rd meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians (CENL) held 23 – 26 September 2009 in Madrid. Last year, the meeting was held in Zagreb, organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic Croatia ClosesThe National and University Library in Zagreb organized the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, held in the Solaris hotel resort in Šibenik, 16 - 19th September 2009. Two hundred librarians from around Croatia, twenty presenters from Croatia, and several from abroad participated in the Conference. Co-organizing the Conference were the Croatian Library Association – Public Libraries Section, and "Juraj Šižgorić" City Library in Šibenik. Nina Obuljen, M. A., State Secretary in the Croatian Ministry of Culture, opened the Conference.More >>Open Door Days - Book SOSOn the occasion of the European Heritage Days, celebrated in the European countries in September each year, for the first time, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the event titled The National and University Library in Zagreb Open Door Days, from 21 to 23 September 2009. The purpose of the event is to provide for the public a closer experience of the activities and the organization of the Library, as well as present its place on the cultural and scientific maps of Croatia. The Open Door Days event will be held every year, with annual programmes dedicated to different issues.More >>Ivo Vojnović Letters PublishedIvo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, have been published by the National and University Library in Zagreb and Dubrovnik branch of the Matica hrvatska publishing house. The editor of Vojnović's correspondence is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., is the publication's editor-in-chief, with reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., and Luka Gusić as the director of graphic design. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the author's decease, 30 August 2009, presentation of the Ivo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, was held in the cloister of the Franciscan monastery of the Friars Minor in Dubrovnik. The publication brings editing work which comprises textual criticism of the complete correspondence of Ivo Vojnović, a distinguished Croatian author. The volumes were presented by the editor, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., editor-in-chief, Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., and the reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., respectively.More >>Exhibitions Book Art International And Best Designed Books All Over The World 2009Stiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt am Main has once more entrusted the National and University Library in Zagreb with the organization of the participation of the Croatian selection of books for The Book Art International exhibition, held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, to take place 14 to 18 October 2009, as well as the Best Designed Books All Over The World exhibition, to be held in Leipzig during March 2010.More >>Summer hoursFrom Monday, 13 July 2009, until Friday, 14 August 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be open 8:00 – 15:00h. Saturdays the Library will be closed.Library Hours 22 June and 24 June 2009On Monday, 22 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb is closed. On Wednesday, 24 June 2009, the Library will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 26 June 2009 at 8:00h.Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian EducationThe Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian Education was be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:30-15:30h. The Workshop was held as part of the "Lifelong learning for librarians: learning outcomes and flexibility (CUK)“ project. Hosting the Workshop was Ms. Marion Huckle, Head of Qualifications and Professional Development Department at CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) from the United Kingdom.More >>Library HoursOn Wednesday, 10 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 12 June 2009 at 08:00h.More >>Officer Peacemaker - Gala Premiere of Documentary on dr. Ivan ŠreterGala premiere of Officer Peacemaker, the documentary on dr. Ivan Šreter, was held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on 9 June 2009. The documentary is the work of Dražen Bušić, produced by Dr. Ivan Šreter Foundation.More >>Poll on Competences and Professional Librarian Training in the Republic of CroatiaIn cooperation with the Department of Information Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb City Libraries and the Croatian Library Association, the National and University Library in Zagreb is conducting a poll on competences and professional librarian training in the Republic of Croatia.More >>Gala Presentation of Lexicon of Marin Držić at NULOn Thursday, 28 May 2009, at 12:00h, gala presentation was held of Leksikon Marina Držića (Lexicon of Marin Držić) at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The gala presentation was accompanied by exhibition of Držić's works through centuries, and a performance by Minstrel ensemble for renaissance and baroque music.More >>Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and Public Finances Restructuring to Support Economic Growth – LectureIn collaboration with the World Bank Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing a lecture titled: The Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and the Restructuring of Public Finances to Support Economic Growth to be held on Friday, 15 May 2009. Sanja Madžarević Šujster, M.A., Research Associate at the World Bank Croatia, will be giving the lecture.More >>NUL Director General Attends Lexicon of Marin Držić Gala Presentation in DubrovnikThe City of Dubrovnik is organizing a gala presentation of the Lexicon of Marin Držić, at the Marin Držić Theatre, on 11 May 2009. Accompanying the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. Ivo Sanader at the gala event is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. In cooperation with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, the Library rendered its own contribution to the creation of one of the best works of the Croatian literary lexicography.More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. To register, please click here.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 30 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h, and re-open on Monday, 4 May 2009, at 08:00h.NUL 2008 Annual Report Adopted by the CabinetAt the meeting held on 23 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb 2008 Annual Report was unanimously adopted by the Cabinet, following previous adoption by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of science, education and sport, and the Ministry of Finance respectively.More >>NUL Director General at the Launch of the World Digital LibraryUpon the invitation by UNESCO, and the Library of Congress, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph.D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, was present at the launch of the World Digital Library in Paris on 21 April 2009. The World Digital Library is a collection aimed to provide free Internet access to the treasures kept in libraries around the world, and contribute to the preservation of the world cultural heritage, multilingualism and multiculturality.More >>Spanish Language Day at the NULOn the occasion of the Spanish Language Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in the Republic of Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Aula Cervantes held public reading of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes on Thursday, 23 April 2009, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. More >> 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Krapina City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opened on Thursday, 5 March 2009, at the Krapina City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble.Wednesday, 4 March 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., ZagrebMore >>Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008Exhibition titled Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008 opened on the occassion of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day – 22 February. The exhibition brings a selection of valuable titles acquired by the Library during the past year.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 26 February 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 17:00h, and reopen on Friday, 27 February 2009, at 8:00h.Celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb DayGrand celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day - 22 February, will be held in the entrance hall of the Library on Friday, 20 February 2009, at 12:00h.Implementation of the Vergilius Pilot Project for the Blind and Visually ImpairedThe National and University Library in Zagreb is launching the Vergilius Pilot Project, which represents an important step in the efforts to extend the range of library services for the blind and visually impaired available at the NUL.More >>Homeland War Book Collection Founded Homeland War Book Collection has been founded at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The Collection is situated on the first floor of the Library and is an open access collection.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Public Library in SisakThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Thursday, 5 February 2009 at 12:00h, at the Public Library in Sisak. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Library Hours During the HolidaysOn 24 and 31 December 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb is open until 12:00h.On Saturday, 27 December 2008, the Library is closed.More >>Bus Stops Outside the National and University Library to be RenamedNational and Universtiy Library in Zagreb launched an initiative in April 2008 to change the name of two bus stops outside the Library, on Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice. The initiative was launched with aim to propose that the names of the two bus stops, both currently named Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice, be changed into Nacionalna i sveučilišna knjižnica (National and University Library). The proposal has been accepted and approved.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at Nikola Zrinski Library in ČakovecThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Wednesday, 17 December 2008, at the Nikola Zrinski Library in Čakovec. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.New Project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and FlexibilityPresentation of the new project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and Flexibility will be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb, mezzanine seminar room, on Thursday, 18 December 2008 at 12:00h.More >>Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas RecitalThe National and University Library in Zagrebis delighted to invite you to Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas Recitalon Sunday, 14 December 2008 at 19:30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebAdmission is free.More >>Jeff Haywood Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebProfessor Jeff Haywood, a prominent scientist and the Vice-Principal for Knowledge Management at the University of Edinburgh, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Tuesday, 9 December 2008.More >>Human Rights - Exhibition of Official Publications and Theoretical Works on Human Rights The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the grand opening of the exhibitionHuman Rights – Exhibition of Official Publication and Theoretical Works on Human Rightson Wednesday, 10 December 2008, at 12:00hin the rear hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy'The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the opening of the exhibition titled Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on Monday, 8 December 2008, at 19:00h. The exhibition stays open until 22 December 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Vukovar City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Friday, 5 December 2008, at 12.00h at the Vukovar City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in ŠibenikExhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! opens on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, at 18.00h at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in Šibenik. The exhibition is organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, marking the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, Croatian renaissance poet and dramatist.More >>A Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize is AnnouncedPursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee Decision, a Competition has been announced for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2008.More >>NUL Conservation Experts in Šibenik – Phase I of the Protection and Renovation Project of the Monastic Library of St. Francis CompletedAll conservation and restoration work, planned for 2008 under the Programme of Protection and Conservation of the Monastic Library of St. Francis in Šibenik, has been completed. During the period 3 – 26 November 2008, 8707 volumes of old books and magazines, and approximately 3000 items of more recent materials were inspected, cleaned, and desinfected where necessary. After cleaning, the materials were protected by non-acid paper, protective folders and jackets, and stored in the temporary repository at the monastery.More >>Reverend Cardinal Bozanić Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebUpon the invitation by Director General, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, the Archbishop of Zagreb, Reverend Cardinal Josip Bozanić, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.More >>National and University Library at the Interliber FairInterliber 2008 – 31st International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair was opened on Wednesday, 13 November 2008. National and University Library's editions will be presented at the stand 13g in the pavilion 6. The presentation 1st September 2008–International Recognition of the Croatian Language Day will be held on Saturday, 15 November 2008 at 11:30h at the stage in the pavillion 6 by Prof. Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library and Lobel Machala, Head of the Croatian National Bibliography - Books Department, National and University Library.More >>Awards Ceremony for the Authors of the Best Works on the Theme of the International Recognition of the Croatian Language The National and University Library in Zagreb organized the awards ceremony for the authors of the best literary and art works on the theme of the international recognition of the Croatian language. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and Universtiy Library in Zagreb.Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, one of the most important Croatian renaissance poets and dramatists, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized the gala opening of the exhibition titled: Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu, referring to a quote from the prologue of his play Skup. The exhibition was opened on Monday, 10 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. The exhibition stays open until 17 November 2008.More >>Aresen Dedić in the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized Arsen Dedić Concert Arsen Sings Poets on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.Gala Concert on the Occasion of the International Recognition of the Croatian LanguageOn the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic organized a gala concert at the Vatroslav Lisinski concert hall on Friday, 7 November 2008.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Translations of the Bible' Opens at the National and University Library in Zagreb Exhibition titled "Croatian translations of the Bible," marking 40 years of 'the Zagreb Bible,' the fourth integral Croatian translation of the Bible, printed in Croatia (in Zagreb) for the first time 40 years ago, opens in the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on October 24, 2008. This captivating exhibition was realized at the initiative of the Kršćanska sadašnjost publishing house, and stays open to the public October 24-31 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Circle' Exhibition Opens at the Pula City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the Pula City Library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>The Largest Scholarships Fair in CroatiaThe Institute for the development of Education is organizing the largest scholarships fair in Croatia. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10-18h, the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb will host the Scholarships Fair 2008, a unique event which is to present, in one venue, more than 75 scholarships and other forms of financial aid available to Croatian citizens for the pursuit of higher education in Croatia and abroad. 32 prominent Croatian and international institutions will participate in the event, with their representatives providing all the necessary information and answering visitors' inquiries.The National and University Library Awarded Tribute Certificate by the Croatian State ArchivesOn Friday, October 10, 2008, on the occassion of the Archive Day, the Croatian State Archives presented the National and University Library in Zagreb with a tribute certificate.More >>Best Designed Croatian Books Selected for the Book Art International ExhibitionStiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt confirmed the selection and the arrival of the best designed Croatian books for 2007/2008 for the Book Art International exhibition, to be held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, open October 15-19, 2008, and the Best Designed Books From All Over the World exhibition, to be held as part of the Leipzig Fair, open March 12-15, 2009.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Šibenik City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the "Juraj Šižgorić" Šibenik city library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.22nd Annual Meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians Held in ZagrebSeptember 24-27, 2008 the National and University Library in Zagreb hosted the annual meeting of (the Conference of European National Librarians - CENL), which gathered 48 national library directors from 46 European countries. The annual meeting of the leading experts in librarianship, held in Croatia for the first time, represented the librarian professional community on the highest level.More >>International Recognition of the Croatian Language – Change of the ISO 639-2 (B) Norm - "hrv" New Bibliographic CodeAfter eighteen years of continuous effort to gain the international recognition of the bibliographic application of the language code hrv for documents written in the Croatian language, and following a joint initiative by the National and University Library in Zagreb, the National Library of Serbia, the Croatian Standards Institute and the Institute for Standardization of Serbia, sent on April 7, 2008, ISO 639-2 Registration Authority and its advisory body, the Joint Advisory Committee, reached the decision to withdraw further use of the language codes "scr" for the Croatian language, and "scc" for the Serbian language. The Joint Advisory Committee has accepted the proposal to assign and recommend the language codes hrv for Croatian, and srp for Serbian language respectively, for future bibliographic and terminology application.More >>
As part of the Museum Night 2010 a workshop was held, titled Ex libris on Friday, 29 January 2010, 18 – 1h.at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal Presented Presentation of the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal was held on 21 January 2010 at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Monographic Catalogue of the Exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj PresentedThe monographic catalogue of the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj was presented on Wednesday, 20 January 2010,at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Announced Pursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee decision, the National and University Library in Zagreb is announcing the Competition for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2009. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal As of 21 November 2009, access is available to digital copies of a selection of the oldest Croatian newspapers and journals (end of the 18th and the 19th centuries) through the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal. The portal comprises the historic Croatian newspapers and old journals. Users can view, browse, search, print and download contents of digitized newspapers and journals. The Portal design project has received financial support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, as part of the national Croatian Cultural Heritage project. More >> Christmas Concert at the National and University Library in Zagreb The National and University Library in Zagreb The Music Collection is delighted to invite you to the Christmas Concert IVAN FILIPOVIĆ Chamber Choir Conductor: Goran Jerković The National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Saturday, 19 December 2009 at 20 h. Admission is free. More >> Presentation of the Book 'Počelo je u Rimu' The National and Universitiy Library in Zagreb and Matica hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch are inviting you to the presentation of the book Počelo je u Rimu: katolička obnova i normiranje hrvatskoga jezika u XVII. stoljeću (It All Started in Rome: the Catholic Reformation and the standardization of the Croatian language in the 17th century) Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:00 hrs. Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Str. Zagreb More >> Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 16 December 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb Admission is free. More >> Exhibition 'From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj' Now OpenOn the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Print Collection of the National and University Library in Zagreb, the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj is now open at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The exhibition can be viewed until 31 January 2010.More >>Marking of the 80th Anniversary of Decease of the Croatian Author Ivo Vojnović On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, the University of Zadar, Department of Teacher Training, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house, have organized the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles) and the presentation of the edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house. More >> Deposit Agreement Signed Over Dr. Ivo Pilar's Literary Estate The Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, and the National and University Library in Zagreb signed the Deposit Agreement regarding Dr. Ivo Pilar's literary estate. More >> Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor Opens Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb On 12 November 2009, the Prime Minister of Croatia, Ms. Jadranka Kosor opened the Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Libraries and Copyright - Book Presentation National and University Library in Zagreb and the Croatian University Publishing (Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada) are delighted to invite you to the presentation of the book by Aleksandra Horvat, Ph. D., and Daniela Živković, Ph. D., titled Libraries and Copyright. Thursday, 29 October 2009, 13:00h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4, Zagreb More >>Croatian Book Month – Book Return Without Late Fees at NULOn the occasion of the Croatian Book Month, celebrated again this year, the National and University Library users, holding overdue books loaned from the free stack reading rooms (3rd and 4th floor) can return the books between 2 and 12 November 2009 without the payment of the late fee.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NULThe National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, titled EAST-WEST, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 28 October 2009, at 21:21h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb More >>Cooperation Agreement Signed Between National Libraries of Croatia and KosovoProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Professor Sali Bashota, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Kosovo, signed the Cooperation Agreement between the two national libraries, in Priština, on 7 October 2009.More >>NUL Director General at CENL Meeting in MadridProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, attended the 23rd meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians (CENL) held 23 – 26 September 2009 in Madrid. Last year, the meeting was held in Zagreb, organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic Croatia ClosesThe National and University Library in Zagreb organized the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, held in the Solaris hotel resort in Šibenik, 16 - 19th September 2009. Two hundred librarians from around Croatia, twenty presenters from Croatia, and several from abroad participated in the Conference. Co-organizing the Conference were the Croatian Library Association – Public Libraries Section, and "Juraj Šižgorić" City Library in Šibenik. Nina Obuljen, M. A., State Secretary in the Croatian Ministry of Culture, opened the Conference.More >>Open Door Days - Book SOSOn the occasion of the European Heritage Days, celebrated in the European countries in September each year, for the first time, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the event titled The National and University Library in Zagreb Open Door Days, from 21 to 23 September 2009. The purpose of the event is to provide for the public a closer experience of the activities and the organization of the Library, as well as present its place on the cultural and scientific maps of Croatia. The Open Door Days event will be held every year, with annual programmes dedicated to different issues.More >>Ivo Vojnović Letters PublishedIvo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, have been published by the National and University Library in Zagreb and Dubrovnik branch of the Matica hrvatska publishing house. The editor of Vojnović's correspondence is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., is the publication's editor-in-chief, with reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., and Luka Gusić as the director of graphic design. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the author's decease, 30 August 2009, presentation of the Ivo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, was held in the cloister of the Franciscan monastery of the Friars Minor in Dubrovnik. The publication brings editing work which comprises textual criticism of the complete correspondence of Ivo Vojnović, a distinguished Croatian author. The volumes were presented by the editor, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., editor-in-chief, Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., and the reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., respectively.More >>Exhibitions Book Art International And Best Designed Books All Over The World 2009Stiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt am Main has once more entrusted the National and University Library in Zagreb with the organization of the participation of the Croatian selection of books for The Book Art International exhibition, held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, to take place 14 to 18 October 2009, as well as the Best Designed Books All Over The World exhibition, to be held in Leipzig during March 2010.More >>Summer hoursFrom Monday, 13 July 2009, until Friday, 14 August 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be open 8:00 – 15:00h. Saturdays the Library will be closed.Library Hours 22 June and 24 June 2009On Monday, 22 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb is closed. On Wednesday, 24 June 2009, the Library will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 26 June 2009 at 8:00h.Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian EducationThe Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian Education was be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:30-15:30h. The Workshop was held as part of the "Lifelong learning for librarians: learning outcomes and flexibility (CUK)“ project. Hosting the Workshop was Ms. Marion Huckle, Head of Qualifications and Professional Development Department at CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) from the United Kingdom.More >>Library HoursOn Wednesday, 10 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 12 June 2009 at 08:00h.More >>Officer Peacemaker - Gala Premiere of Documentary on dr. Ivan ŠreterGala premiere of Officer Peacemaker, the documentary on dr. Ivan Šreter, was held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on 9 June 2009. The documentary is the work of Dražen Bušić, produced by Dr. Ivan Šreter Foundation.More >>Poll on Competences and Professional Librarian Training in the Republic of CroatiaIn cooperation with the Department of Information Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb City Libraries and the Croatian Library Association, the National and University Library in Zagreb is conducting a poll on competences and professional librarian training in the Republic of Croatia.More >>Gala Presentation of Lexicon of Marin Držić at NULOn Thursday, 28 May 2009, at 12:00h, gala presentation was held of Leksikon Marina Držića (Lexicon of Marin Držić) at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The gala presentation was accompanied by exhibition of Držić's works through centuries, and a performance by Minstrel ensemble for renaissance and baroque music.More >>Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and Public Finances Restructuring to Support Economic Growth – LectureIn collaboration with the World Bank Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing a lecture titled: The Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and the Restructuring of Public Finances to Support Economic Growth to be held on Friday, 15 May 2009. Sanja Madžarević Šujster, M.A., Research Associate at the World Bank Croatia, will be giving the lecture.More >>NUL Director General Attends Lexicon of Marin Držić Gala Presentation in DubrovnikThe City of Dubrovnik is organizing a gala presentation of the Lexicon of Marin Držić, at the Marin Držić Theatre, on 11 May 2009. Accompanying the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. Ivo Sanader at the gala event is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. In cooperation with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, the Library rendered its own contribution to the creation of one of the best works of the Croatian literary lexicography.More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. To register, please click here.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 30 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h, and re-open on Monday, 4 May 2009, at 08:00h.NUL 2008 Annual Report Adopted by the CabinetAt the meeting held on 23 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb 2008 Annual Report was unanimously adopted by the Cabinet, following previous adoption by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of science, education and sport, and the Ministry of Finance respectively.More >>NUL Director General at the Launch of the World Digital LibraryUpon the invitation by UNESCO, and the Library of Congress, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph.D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, was present at the launch of the World Digital Library in Paris on 21 April 2009. The World Digital Library is a collection aimed to provide free Internet access to the treasures kept in libraries around the world, and contribute to the preservation of the world cultural heritage, multilingualism and multiculturality.More >>Spanish Language Day at the NULOn the occasion of the Spanish Language Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in the Republic of Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Aula Cervantes held public reading of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes on Thursday, 23 April 2009, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. More >> 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Krapina City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opened on Thursday, 5 March 2009, at the Krapina City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble.Wednesday, 4 March 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., ZagrebMore >>Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008Exhibition titled Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008 opened on the occassion of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day – 22 February. The exhibition brings a selection of valuable titles acquired by the Library during the past year.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 26 February 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 17:00h, and reopen on Friday, 27 February 2009, at 8:00h.Celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb DayGrand celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day - 22 February, will be held in the entrance hall of the Library on Friday, 20 February 2009, at 12:00h.Implementation of the Vergilius Pilot Project for the Blind and Visually ImpairedThe National and University Library in Zagreb is launching the Vergilius Pilot Project, which represents an important step in the efforts to extend the range of library services for the blind and visually impaired available at the NUL.More >>Homeland War Book Collection Founded Homeland War Book Collection has been founded at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The Collection is situated on the first floor of the Library and is an open access collection.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Public Library in SisakThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Thursday, 5 February 2009 at 12:00h, at the Public Library in Sisak. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Library Hours During the HolidaysOn 24 and 31 December 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb is open until 12:00h.On Saturday, 27 December 2008, the Library is closed.More >>Bus Stops Outside the National and University Library to be RenamedNational and Universtiy Library in Zagreb launched an initiative in April 2008 to change the name of two bus stops outside the Library, on Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice. The initiative was launched with aim to propose that the names of the two bus stops, both currently named Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice, be changed into Nacionalna i sveučilišna knjižnica (National and University Library). The proposal has been accepted and approved.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at Nikola Zrinski Library in ČakovecThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Wednesday, 17 December 2008, at the Nikola Zrinski Library in Čakovec. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.New Project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and FlexibilityPresentation of the new project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and Flexibility will be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb, mezzanine seminar room, on Thursday, 18 December 2008 at 12:00h.More >>Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas RecitalThe National and University Library in Zagrebis delighted to invite you to Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas Recitalon Sunday, 14 December 2008 at 19:30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebAdmission is free.More >>Jeff Haywood Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebProfessor Jeff Haywood, a prominent scientist and the Vice-Principal for Knowledge Management at the University of Edinburgh, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Tuesday, 9 December 2008.More >>Human Rights - Exhibition of Official Publications and Theoretical Works on Human Rights The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the grand opening of the exhibitionHuman Rights – Exhibition of Official Publication and Theoretical Works on Human Rightson Wednesday, 10 December 2008, at 12:00hin the rear hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy'The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the opening of the exhibition titled Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on Monday, 8 December 2008, at 19:00h. The exhibition stays open until 22 December 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Vukovar City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Friday, 5 December 2008, at 12.00h at the Vukovar City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in ŠibenikExhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! opens on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, at 18.00h at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in Šibenik. The exhibition is organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, marking the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, Croatian renaissance poet and dramatist.More >>A Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize is AnnouncedPursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee Decision, a Competition has been announced for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2008.More >>NUL Conservation Experts in Šibenik – Phase I of the Protection and Renovation Project of the Monastic Library of St. Francis CompletedAll conservation and restoration work, planned for 2008 under the Programme of Protection and Conservation of the Monastic Library of St. Francis in Šibenik, has been completed. During the period 3 – 26 November 2008, 8707 volumes of old books and magazines, and approximately 3000 items of more recent materials were inspected, cleaned, and desinfected where necessary. After cleaning, the materials were protected by non-acid paper, protective folders and jackets, and stored in the temporary repository at the monastery.More >>Reverend Cardinal Bozanić Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebUpon the invitation by Director General, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, the Archbishop of Zagreb, Reverend Cardinal Josip Bozanić, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.More >>National and University Library at the Interliber FairInterliber 2008 – 31st International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair was opened on Wednesday, 13 November 2008. National and University Library's editions will be presented at the stand 13g in the pavilion 6. The presentation 1st September 2008–International Recognition of the Croatian Language Day will be held on Saturday, 15 November 2008 at 11:30h at the stage in the pavillion 6 by Prof. Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library and Lobel Machala, Head of the Croatian National Bibliography - Books Department, National and University Library.More >>Awards Ceremony for the Authors of the Best Works on the Theme of the International Recognition of the Croatian Language The National and University Library in Zagreb organized the awards ceremony for the authors of the best literary and art works on the theme of the international recognition of the Croatian language. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and Universtiy Library in Zagreb.Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, one of the most important Croatian renaissance poets and dramatists, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized the gala opening of the exhibition titled: Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu, referring to a quote from the prologue of his play Skup. The exhibition was opened on Monday, 10 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. The exhibition stays open until 17 November 2008.More >>Aresen Dedić in the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized Arsen Dedić Concert Arsen Sings Poets on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.Gala Concert on the Occasion of the International Recognition of the Croatian LanguageOn the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic organized a gala concert at the Vatroslav Lisinski concert hall on Friday, 7 November 2008.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Translations of the Bible' Opens at the National and University Library in Zagreb Exhibition titled "Croatian translations of the Bible," marking 40 years of 'the Zagreb Bible,' the fourth integral Croatian translation of the Bible, printed in Croatia (in Zagreb) for the first time 40 years ago, opens in the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on October 24, 2008. This captivating exhibition was realized at the initiative of the Kršćanska sadašnjost publishing house, and stays open to the public October 24-31 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Circle' Exhibition Opens at the Pula City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the Pula City Library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>The Largest Scholarships Fair in CroatiaThe Institute for the development of Education is organizing the largest scholarships fair in Croatia. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10-18h, the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb will host the Scholarships Fair 2008, a unique event which is to present, in one venue, more than 75 scholarships and other forms of financial aid available to Croatian citizens for the pursuit of higher education in Croatia and abroad. 32 prominent Croatian and international institutions will participate in the event, with their representatives providing all the necessary information and answering visitors' inquiries.The National and University Library Awarded Tribute Certificate by the Croatian State ArchivesOn Friday, October 10, 2008, on the occassion of the Archive Day, the Croatian State Archives presented the National and University Library in Zagreb with a tribute certificate.More >>Best Designed Croatian Books Selected for the Book Art International ExhibitionStiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt confirmed the selection and the arrival of the best designed Croatian books for 2007/2008 for the Book Art International exhibition, to be held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, open October 15-19, 2008, and the Best Designed Books From All Over the World exhibition, to be held as part of the Leipzig Fair, open March 12-15, 2009.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Šibenik City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the "Juraj Šižgorić" Šibenik city library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.22nd Annual Meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians Held in ZagrebSeptember 24-27, 2008 the National and University Library in Zagreb hosted the annual meeting of (the Conference of European National Librarians - CENL), which gathered 48 national library directors from 46 European countries. The annual meeting of the leading experts in librarianship, held in Croatia for the first time, represented the librarian professional community on the highest level.More >>International Recognition of the Croatian Language – Change of the ISO 639-2 (B) Norm - "hrv" New Bibliographic CodeAfter eighteen years of continuous effort to gain the international recognition of the bibliographic application of the language code hrv for documents written in the Croatian language, and following a joint initiative by the National and University Library in Zagreb, the National Library of Serbia, the Croatian Standards Institute and the Institute for Standardization of Serbia, sent on April 7, 2008, ISO 639-2 Registration Authority and its advisory body, the Joint Advisory Committee, reached the decision to withdraw further use of the language codes "scr" for the Croatian language, and "scc" for the Serbian language. The Joint Advisory Committee has accepted the proposal to assign and recommend the language codes hrv for Croatian, and srp for Serbian language respectively, for future bibliographic and terminology application.More >>
Presentation of the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Journals Portal was held on 21 January 2010 at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Monographic Catalogue of the Exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj PresentedThe monographic catalogue of the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj was presented on Wednesday, 20 January 2010,at the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >> Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Announced Pursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee decision, the National and University Library in Zagreb is announcing the Competition for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2009. More >> Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal As of 21 November 2009, access is available to digital copies of a selection of the oldest Croatian newspapers and journals (end of the 18th and the 19th centuries) through the Historic Croatian Newspapers and Old Journals Portal. The portal comprises the historic Croatian newspapers and old journals. Users can view, browse, search, print and download contents of digitized newspapers and journals. The Portal design project has received financial support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, as part of the national Croatian Cultural Heritage project. More >> Christmas Concert at the National and University Library in Zagreb The National and University Library in Zagreb The Music Collection is delighted to invite you to the Christmas Concert IVAN FILIPOVIĆ Chamber Choir Conductor: Goran Jerković The National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Saturday, 19 December 2009 at 20 h. Admission is free. More >> Presentation of the Book 'Počelo je u Rimu' The National and Universitiy Library in Zagreb and Matica hrvatska – Dubrovnik branch are inviting you to the presentation of the book Počelo je u Rimu: katolička obnova i normiranje hrvatskoga jezika u XVII. stoljeću (It All Started in Rome: the Catholic Reformation and the standardization of the Croatian language in the 17th century) Thursday, 17 December 2009, 12:00 hrs. Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 Str. Zagreb More >> Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 16 December 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb Admission is free. More >> Exhibition 'From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj' Now OpenOn the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Print Collection of the National and University Library in Zagreb, the exhibition From Klović and Rembrandt to Warhol and Picelj is now open at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The exhibition can be viewed until 31 January 2010.More >>Marking of the 80th Anniversary of Decease of the Croatian Author Ivo Vojnović On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of decease of the Croatian author Ivo Vojnović, the University of Zadar, Department of Teacher Training, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house, have organized the exhibition titled Jedan po jedan dohodu vlastela (One by One Come the Nobles) and the presentation of the edition Pisma Iva Vojnovića (Letters of Ivo Vojnović) volumes I-III of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and the Dubrovnik branch of the Matica Hrvatska publishing house. More >> Deposit Agreement Signed Over Dr. Ivo Pilar's Literary Estate The Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, and the National and University Library in Zagreb signed the Deposit Agreement regarding Dr. Ivo Pilar's literary estate. More >> Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor Opens Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb On 12 November 2009, the Prime Minister of Croatia, Ms. Jadranka Kosor opened the Homeland War Book Collection at the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> Libraries and Copyright - Book Presentation National and University Library in Zagreb and the Croatian University Publishing (Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada) are delighted to invite you to the presentation of the book by Aleksandra Horvat, Ph. D., and Daniela Živković, Ph. D., titled Libraries and Copyright. Thursday, 29 October 2009, 13:00h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4, Zagreb More >>Croatian Book Month – Book Return Without Late Fees at NULOn the occasion of the Croatian Book Month, celebrated again this year, the National and University Library users, holding overdue books loaned from the free stack reading rooms (3rd and 4th floor) can return the books between 2 and 12 November 2009 without the payment of the late fee.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NULThe National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, titled EAST-WEST, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble. Wednesday, 28 October 2009, at 21:21h Entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., Zagreb More >>Cooperation Agreement Signed Between National Libraries of Croatia and KosovoProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Professor Sali Bashota, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Kosovo, signed the Cooperation Agreement between the two national libraries, in Priština, on 7 October 2009.More >>NUL Director General at CENL Meeting in MadridProfessor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, attended the 23rd meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians (CENL) held 23 – 26 September 2009 in Madrid. Last year, the meeting was held in Zagreb, organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic Croatia ClosesThe National and University Library in Zagreb organized the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, held in the Solaris hotel resort in Šibenik, 16 - 19th September 2009. Two hundred librarians from around Croatia, twenty presenters from Croatia, and several from abroad participated in the Conference. Co-organizing the Conference were the Croatian Library Association – Public Libraries Section, and "Juraj Šižgorić" City Library in Šibenik. Nina Obuljen, M. A., State Secretary in the Croatian Ministry of Culture, opened the Conference.More >>Open Door Days - Book SOSOn the occasion of the European Heritage Days, celebrated in the European countries in September each year, for the first time, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the event titled The National and University Library in Zagreb Open Door Days, from 21 to 23 September 2009. The purpose of the event is to provide for the public a closer experience of the activities and the organization of the Library, as well as present its place on the cultural and scientific maps of Croatia. The Open Door Days event will be held every year, with annual programmes dedicated to different issues.More >>Ivo Vojnović Letters PublishedIvo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, have been published by the National and University Library in Zagreb and Dubrovnik branch of the Matica hrvatska publishing house. The editor of Vojnović's correspondence is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., is the publication's editor-in-chief, with reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., and Luka Gusić as the director of graphic design. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the author's decease, 30 August 2009, presentation of the Ivo Vojnović Letters, volumes I-III, was held in the cloister of the Franciscan monastery of the Friars Minor in Dubrovnik. The publication brings editing work which comprises textual criticism of the complete correspondence of Ivo Vojnović, a distinguished Croatian author. The volumes were presented by the editor, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph. D., editor-in-chief, Luko Paljetak, F.C.A., and the reviewers Tonko Maroević, F.C.A., and Antun Česko, Ph. D., respectively.More >>Exhibitions Book Art International And Best Designed Books All Over The World 2009Stiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt am Main has once more entrusted the National and University Library in Zagreb with the organization of the participation of the Croatian selection of books for The Book Art International exhibition, held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, to take place 14 to 18 October 2009, as well as the Best Designed Books All Over The World exhibition, to be held in Leipzig during March 2010.More >>Summer hoursFrom Monday, 13 July 2009, until Friday, 14 August 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be open 8:00 – 15:00h. Saturdays the Library will be closed.Library Hours 22 June and 24 June 2009On Monday, 22 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb is closed. On Wednesday, 24 June 2009, the Library will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 26 June 2009 at 8:00h.Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian EducationThe Second Workshop on Evaluation and Recognition of Non-Formal Librarian Education was be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:30-15:30h. The Workshop was held as part of the "Lifelong learning for librarians: learning outcomes and flexibility (CUK)“ project. Hosting the Workshop was Ms. Marion Huckle, Head of Qualifications and Professional Development Department at CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) from the United Kingdom.More >>Library HoursOn Wednesday, 10 June 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h and reopen on Friday, 12 June 2009 at 08:00h.More >>Officer Peacemaker - Gala Premiere of Documentary on dr. Ivan ŠreterGala premiere of Officer Peacemaker, the documentary on dr. Ivan Šreter, was held at the National and University Library in Zagreb on 9 June 2009. The documentary is the work of Dražen Bušić, produced by Dr. Ivan Šreter Foundation.More >>Poll on Competences and Professional Librarian Training in the Republic of CroatiaIn cooperation with the Department of Information Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb City Libraries and the Croatian Library Association, the National and University Library in Zagreb is conducting a poll on competences and professional librarian training in the Republic of Croatia.More >>Gala Presentation of Lexicon of Marin Držić at NULOn Thursday, 28 May 2009, at 12:00h, gala presentation was held of Leksikon Marina Držića (Lexicon of Marin Držić) at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The gala presentation was accompanied by exhibition of Držić's works through centuries, and a performance by Minstrel ensemble for renaissance and baroque music.More >>Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and Public Finances Restructuring to Support Economic Growth – LectureIn collaboration with the World Bank Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing a lecture titled: The Impact of Economic Crisis on Croatia and the Restructuring of Public Finances to Support Economic Growth to be held on Friday, 15 May 2009. Sanja Madžarević Šujster, M.A., Research Associate at the World Bank Croatia, will be giving the lecture.More >>NUL Director General Attends Lexicon of Marin Držić Gala Presentation in DubrovnikThe City of Dubrovnik is organizing a gala presentation of the Lexicon of Marin Držić, at the Marin Držić Theatre, on 11 May 2009. Accompanying the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Dr. Ivo Sanader at the gala event is Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb. In cooperation with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography, the Library rendered its own contribution to the creation of one of the best works of the Croatian literary lexicography.More >>7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. To register, please click here.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 30 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 21:00h, and re-open on Monday, 4 May 2009, at 08:00h.NUL 2008 Annual Report Adopted by the CabinetAt the meeting held on 23 April 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb 2008 Annual Report was unanimously adopted by the Cabinet, following previous adoption by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of science, education and sport, and the Ministry of Finance respectively.More >>NUL Director General at the Launch of the World Digital LibraryUpon the invitation by UNESCO, and the Library of Congress, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, Ph.D., Director General of the National and University Library in Zagreb, was present at the launch of the World Digital Library in Paris on 21 April 2009. The World Digital Library is a collection aimed to provide free Internet access to the treasures kept in libraries around the world, and contribute to the preservation of the world cultural heritage, multilingualism and multiculturality.More >>Spanish Language Day at the NULOn the occasion of the Spanish Language Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in the Republic of Croatia, the National and University Library in Zagreb, and Aula Cervantes held public reading of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes on Thursday, 23 April 2009, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. More >> 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Repubic CroatiaThe National and University Library in Zagreb is organizing the 7th Conference on Public Libraries in the Republic of Croatia, to be held in Šibenik, 16th – 19th September 2009. The topic of this year's Conference is: Local collections in public libraries. More >> 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Krapina City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opened on Thursday, 5 March 2009, at the Krapina City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Concert for Night Birds at NUL The National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to invite you to the Concert for Night Birds at the NUL, performed by the Acoustic Project ZF, a Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra chamber ensemble.Wednesday, 4 March 2009, at 21:21hEntrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebHrvatske bratske zajednice 4 St., ZagrebMore >>Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008Exhibition titled Major Acquisitions by the National and University Library in Zagreb in 2008 opened on the occassion of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day – 22 February. The exhibition brings a selection of valuable titles acquired by the Library during the past year.More >>Library HoursOn Thursday, 26 February 2009, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 17:00h, and reopen on Friday, 27 February 2009, at 8:00h.Celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb DayGrand celebration of the National and University Library in Zagreb Day - 22 February, will be held in the entrance hall of the Library on Friday, 20 February 2009, at 12:00h.Implementation of the Vergilius Pilot Project for the Blind and Visually ImpairedThe National and University Library in Zagreb is launching the Vergilius Pilot Project, which represents an important step in the efforts to extend the range of library services for the blind and visually impaired available at the NUL.More >>Homeland War Book Collection Founded Homeland War Book Collection has been founded at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The Collection is situated on the first floor of the Library and is an open access collection.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Public Library in SisakThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Thursday, 5 February 2009 at 12:00h, at the Public Library in Sisak. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Library Hours During the HolidaysOn 24 and 31 December 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb is open until 12:00h.On Saturday, 27 December 2008, the Library is closed.More >>Bus Stops Outside the National and University Library to be RenamedNational and Universtiy Library in Zagreb launched an initiative in April 2008 to change the name of two bus stops outside the Library, on Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice. The initiative was launched with aim to propose that the names of the two bus stops, both currently named Ulica hrvatske bratske zajednice, be changed into Nacionalna i sveučilišna knjižnica (National and University Library). The proposal has been accepted and approved.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at Nikola Zrinski Library in ČakovecThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Wednesday, 17 December 2008, at the Nikola Zrinski Library in Čakovec. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.New Project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and FlexibilityPresentation of the new project: Lifelong Learning for Librarians: Learning Outcomes and Flexibility will be held at the National and University Library in Zagreb, mezzanine seminar room, on Thursday, 18 December 2008 at 12:00h.More >>Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas RecitalThe National and University Library in Zagrebis delighted to invite you to Collegium Pro Musica Sacra Christmas Recitalon Sunday, 14 December 2008 at 19:30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in ZagrebAdmission is free.More >>Jeff Haywood Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebProfessor Jeff Haywood, a prominent scientist and the Vice-Principal for Knowledge Management at the University of Edinburgh, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Tuesday, 9 December 2008.More >>Human Rights - Exhibition of Official Publications and Theoretical Works on Human Rights The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the grand opening of the exhibitionHuman Rights – Exhibition of Official Publication and Theoretical Works on Human Rightson Wednesday, 10 December 2008, at 12:00hin the rear hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy'The National and University Library in Zagreb invites you to the opening of the exhibition titled Croatian Language in the Gutenberg Galaxy, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on Monday, 8 December 2008, at 19:00h. The exhibition stays open until 22 December 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Vukovar City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and the Zadar Circle' opens Friday, 5 December 2008, at 12.00h at the Vukovar City Library. The exhibition was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author.More >>Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in ŠibenikExhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! opens on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, at 18.00h at the Juraj Šižgorić City Library in Šibenik. The exhibition is organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb, marking the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, Croatian renaissance poet and dramatist.More >>A Competition for the Award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize is AnnouncedPursuant to the Ordinance on the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize Award Procedure, and the Library's Expert Committee Decision, a Competition has been announced for the award of the National and University Library in Zagreb Prize for 2008.More >>NUL Conservation Experts in Šibenik – Phase I of the Protection and Renovation Project of the Monastic Library of St. Francis CompletedAll conservation and restoration work, planned for 2008 under the Programme of Protection and Conservation of the Monastic Library of St. Francis in Šibenik, has been completed. During the period 3 – 26 November 2008, 8707 volumes of old books and magazines, and approximately 3000 items of more recent materials were inspected, cleaned, and desinfected where necessary. After cleaning, the materials were protected by non-acid paper, protective folders and jackets, and stored in the temporary repository at the monastery.More >>Reverend Cardinal Bozanić Visits the National and University Library in ZagrebUpon the invitation by Director General, Professor Tihomil Maštrović, the Archbishop of Zagreb, Reverend Cardinal Josip Bozanić, visited the National and University Library in Zagreb on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.More >>National and University Library at the Interliber FairInterliber 2008 – 31st International Book and Teaching Appliances Fair was opened on Wednesday, 13 November 2008. National and University Library's editions will be presented at the stand 13g in the pavilion 6. The presentation 1st September 2008–International Recognition of the Croatian Language Day will be held on Saturday, 15 November 2008 at 11:30h at the stage in the pavillion 6 by Prof. Tihomil Maštrović, Director General of the National and University Library and Lobel Machala, Head of the Croatian National Bibliography - Books Department, National and University Library.More >>Awards Ceremony for the Authors of the Best Works on the Theme of the International Recognition of the Croatian Language The National and University Library in Zagreb organized the awards ceremony for the authors of the best literary and art works on the theme of the international recognition of the Croatian language. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and Universtiy Library in Zagreb.Exhibition Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu! at the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of birth of Marin Držić, one of the most important Croatian renaissance poets and dramatists, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized the gala opening of the exhibition titled: Stav'te Držića u knjiž(n)icu, referring to a quote from the prologue of his play Skup. The exhibition was opened on Monday, 10 November 2008, at 12.00h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb. The exhibition stays open until 17 November 2008.More >>Aresen Dedić in the National and University Library in Zagreb On the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb organized Arsen Dedić Concert Arsen Sings Poets on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, at 12.30h, in the entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb.Gala Concert on the Occasion of the International Recognition of the Croatian LanguageOn the occasion of the international recognition of the Croatian language, which took place 1 September 2008, the National and University Library in Zagreb and the Zagreb Philharmonic organized a gala concert at the Vatroslav Lisinski concert hall on Friday, 7 November 2008.More >>Exhibition 'Croatian Translations of the Bible' Opens at the National and University Library in Zagreb Exhibition titled "Croatian translations of the Bible," marking 40 years of 'the Zagreb Bible,' the fourth integral Croatian translation of the Bible, printed in Croatia (in Zagreb) for the first time 40 years ago, opens in the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb, on October 24, 2008. This captivating exhibition was realized at the initiative of the Kršćanska sadašnjost publishing house, and stays open to the public October 24-31 2008.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Circle' Exhibition Opens at the Pula City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the Pula City Library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.More >>The Largest Scholarships Fair in CroatiaThe Institute for the development of Education is organizing the largest scholarships fair in Croatia. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10-18h, the main entrance hall of the National and University Library in Zagreb will host the Scholarships Fair 2008, a unique event which is to present, in one venue, more than 75 scholarships and other forms of financial aid available to Croatian citizens for the pursuit of higher education in Croatia and abroad. 32 prominent Croatian and international institutions will participate in the event, with their representatives providing all the necessary information and answering visitors' inquiries.The National and University Library Awarded Tribute Certificate by the Croatian State ArchivesOn Friday, October 10, 2008, on the occassion of the Archive Day, the Croatian State Archives presented the National and University Library in Zagreb with a tribute certificate.More >>Best Designed Croatian Books Selected for the Book Art International ExhibitionStiftung Buchkunst Foundation from Frankfurt confirmed the selection and the arrival of the best designed Croatian books for 2007/2008 for the Book Art International exhibition, to be held as part of the Frankfurt Book Fair, open October 15-19, 2008, and the Best Designed Books From All Over the World exhibition, to be held as part of the Leipzig Fair, open March 12-15, 2009.More >>'Petar Zoranić and His Zadar Circle' Exhibition at the Šibenik City LibraryThe exhibition titled 'Petar Zoranić and his Zadar circle' has opened at the "Juraj Šižgorić" Šibenik city library. The exhibition, opened on the occassion of the 500th anniversary of birth of the great Croatian renaissance author, was organized by the National and University Library in Zagreb.22nd Annual Meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians Held in ZagrebSeptember 24-27, 2008 the National and University Library in Zagreb hosted the annual meeting of (the Conference of European National Librarians - CENL), which gathered 48 national library directors from 46 European countries. The annual meeting of the leading experts in librarianship, held in Croatia for the first time, represented the librarian professional community on the highest level.More >>International Recognition of the Croatian Language – Change of the ISO 639-2 (B) Norm - "hrv" New Bibliographic CodeAfter eighteen years of continuous effort to gain the international recognition of the bibliographic application of the language code hrv for documents written in the Croatian language, and following a joint initiative by the National and University Library in Zagreb, the National Library of Serbia, the Croatian Standards Institute and the Institute for Standardization of Serbia, sent on April 7, 2008, ISO 639-2 Registration Authority and its advisory body, the Joint Advisory Committee, reached the decision to withdraw further use of the language codes "scr" for the Croatian language, and "scc" for the Serbian language. The Joint Advisory Committee has accepted the proposal to assign and recommend the language codes hrv for Croatian, and srp for Serbian language respectively, for future bibliographic and terminology application.More >>