Baku:As part of the 12th Baku International Book Exhibition, the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) presented its innovative BookLoop platform. The event was organized by the Library Information Center (LIC) of AzTU.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the presentation featured Matanat Alakbarova, Director of the AzTU Library Information Center, who emphasized the exhibition’s significance in promoting digital innovations and integrating modern technologies into library services. She highlighted the importance of innovative approaches in fostering a reading culture among the youth.
The authors of the BookLoop project, AzTU students Nihad Aliyev, Sanan Mirzayev, Mansuma Garayeva, and Said Rustamli, delivered a detailed presentation on the platform. They explained its functional features, operating principles, and user benefits, aiming to digitalize book exchanges, increase reading interest through gamification, and enhance social interactions.
The event concluded with a discussion on the platform’s future development and potential application in other higher education institutions, followed by a Q&A session with participants. BookLoop, developed by AzTU students, marks the first digital platform of its kind in the country.