Selaković: Matica srpska Library has grown with the Serbian people through decades and centuries
Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković emphasized at the celebration of the Day of the Matica Srpska Library that since its conception in 1826 in Pest, its mission has been clear: to gather, preserve, and multiply knowledge, the Ministry of Culture announced.
TL;DR
- The Matica Srpska Library was founded in 1826 in Pest with the mission to gather, preserve, and multiply knowledge.
- It was established as a response to preserve identity during times of unstable borders and numerous challenges.
- The library's collections have always been more than just books; they are the foundation of cultural self-awareness.
- It has survived empires, wars, and state system changes, consistently serving as a guardian of written word and national culture.
- The library preserves continuity, providing evidence of the nation's thoughts, writings, creations, and memory.
- It is the oldest Serbian library of national significance and the first public scientific library among Serbs.
- The award 'Golden Book of the Matica Srpska Library' symbolizes the broader effort in preserving culture as a foundation for national survival.
- In the current information age, the library's role in making sense of vast information and preserving it from oblivion is highlighted.
- Matica Srpska laid the foundations of cultural policy even before the term existed, making this foundation visible, tangible, and accessible.