Special libraries of the city of Uzice

Abstract

Special libraries serve special and closed groups of users, they are related to the specific institution in which they are located. They are formed within cultural, educational, research, scientific, professional and other institutions. This paper describes the libraries: the Library of the Home for High School Students in Uzice, the Library of the Home for the Elderly in Zabučje. The users of these libraries are exclusively persons who use dormitory accommodation. This type of library does not have professionally trained librarians, which is the biggest problem in their business. Library services are usually assigned to people who have important other responsibilities and therefore cannot be expected too much in the application of modern trends in librarianship. The library of the Regional Center for Professional Development of Employees in Education is intended for professional development of educators, so it has adjusted the procurement policy and services to this group of users. Regardless of inadequate staffing solutions, libraries implement various programs for their users.