Istanbul: As part of his visit to Trkiye, Huseyn Huseynov, Director of the Central Scientific Library of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, met with Sonay Tahmaz Kaleci, the Head of Istanbul University Library. During the meeting, discussions centered on the digitalization of rare books and potential collaborative efforts between the two institutions.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Huseynov shared insights into the ongoing projects and initiatives at Azerbaijan’s library, emphasizing electronic services and international relations. He explored the resources of the Istanbul University Library, focusing on the possibilities for digitalizing rare books. Huseynov underscored the Central Scientific Library’s commitment to making rare publications accessible to the public, highlighting this as a significant step in preserving cultural heritage.
He remarked on the potential benefits of mutual cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey in this field. Additionally, Huseynov participated in extensive discussions on leveraging technologies used at Istanbul University to enhance the digitization capabilities at the Central Scientific Library.
Sonay Tahmaz Kaleci highlighted the prospects for future collaboration, expressing enthusiasm for the potential partnerships and exchanges between the two libraries.