Attract readers to the library

The strong development of information technology makes books seem to be "forgotten". In addition, due to the lack of infrastructure and deterioration of the public library system, which is not suitable for the functions and tasks of the library, the number of readers coming to the library is still limited.

Faced with the above situation, the Lai Chau province public library system has organized many activities to attract readers and participate in library activities.

Mr. Nguyen Khac Thai - Director of Lai Chau Provincial Library said: “In 2024, the provincial public library system performed well in building reading habits and serving reading needs. The unit issued and exchanged 800 new reader cards. The number of readers coming to the library and the activities of the library system was about 83,000, of which, coming to the library to research documents by accessing the computer network was more than 10,000; coming to the library activities was over 70,000.

The Lai Chau provincial library network includes a public library system (1 provincial library, 8 district and city libraries); a system of specialized libraries and bookcases including 108 law bookcases at the People's Committees of communes, wards and towns; 158 bookcases at villages and neighborhoods, 1 library and 13 bookcases of the Provincial Border Guard; 208 school and vocational training facility libraries, 1 library and 2 bookcases of the Provincial Military Command, 2 libraries of the Provincial Police, and 15 bookcases of the Commune Cultural Post Office.

According to the assessment of Lai Chau Provincial Library, the library activities basically meet the learning and entertainment needs of local people. Currently, the provincial public library system has 150,000 books. Of which, the provincial library has 79,000 books, the district library has 71,000 books.

Lai Chau Provincial Library trains primary schools in Muong Te district on digital library transformation.

In particular, since March 1, Lai Chau Provincial Library has deployed an e-library, facilitating readers in searching and exploiting information anytime, anywhere, contributing to the development of reading culture in the province.

In addition, on April 18, Lai Chau Provincial Library coordinated with the Department of Education and Training of Muong Te district to organize a training course on "Digital transformation of libraries; Trends in applying technology in libraries; Using the shared library management system Vietbiblio and Lai Chau e-Library" for leaders and staff in charge of libraries of primary schools in Muong Te district.

“With the benefits and effectiveness of the software, which is free and easy to use, school libraries will apply it in practice to increasingly meet the needs of readers. This is also an opportunity for staff to participate in training courses to exchange and share experiences in building a network of high-quality, synchronous and modern school libraries,” said Mr. Nguyen Khac Thai.

Spread reading culture

In response to the 4th Book and Reading Culture Day in 2025, Lai Chau Provincial Library has also developed a plan and coordinated with libraries in the network to organize communication activities about books and reading culture. Organize the 7th "Painting according to books" contest; coordinate to organize the "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest. Along with that, display exhibitions and provide mobile book services at schools and localities.

Students participate in reading books at the Launching Ceremony in response to the 4th Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day in 2025.

On April 16, at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee held a launching ceremony to respond to the fourth Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day in 2025 with the messages: "Reading culture - Connecting the community", "Entering the era of national growth with books", "Reading books - enriching knowledge, nurturing aspirations, promoting innovation and creativity".

Response activities focus on regular propaganda in the community and organizing a peak period from April 15 to May 2, 2025; creative propaganda on social networks and digital platforms about "How do books change you?"; sharing photos and videos about a book that inspires creativity...

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mr. Tong Thanh Hai - Permanent Vice Chairman of Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee assessed: Reading culture in the province has made remarkable progress; 100% of communes have bookcases and commune cultural post offices. The network of school libraries, reading rooms in armed forces units, agencies, organizations, private bookstores... has been developed in remote, isolated and extremely disadvantaged areas, gradually creating conditions for people to access books more easily, meeting the needs of enjoying spiritual culture, contributing to building and developing reading culture.

“Books are not only a means of containing knowledge, but also a “tonic” for the soul, a mirror reflecting human personality. Reading culture is not only a personal habit, but also the foundation of a learning society, a sustainably developed country” – Mr. Tong Thanh Hai commented.

To make reading effective, Giang Ma Secondary School (Tam Duong District) has assigned specific tasks to library staff to maintain the arrangement and management of books. At the same time, teachers and students are instructed to choose and borrow books. Students participate in reading books during recess, after school hours and in the evening for boarding students. Teachers encourage students to write their feelings about the content of the books they have read, motivating them to actively read, practice writing skills and express their thoughts and life skills.

Ma Thi Su - Student of class 9A2, Giang Ma Secondary School shared: "Every day, I take the time to go to the library to read books for about 30 minutes. Through reading books, I acquire a lot of extremely valuable knowledge, serving my studies and life."

Ms. Nguyen Thi Duyen, a librarian at Giang Ma Secondary School, said: “I am always passionate about spreading the culture of reading in the school library. Students can read books during recess between classes and after-school activities. In addition, the library also lends books to students to read at home, especially boarding students, so that they can participate in reading in the evening.”

Teachers and students of Ho Thau Primary and Secondary School read books in the school library.

In recent years, Ho Thau Primary and Secondary School, Tam Duong district has regularly promoted the development of reading culture in schools.

Mr. Nguyen Binh Dien, Principal of the school, said: “In the 2024-2025 school year, the school has 20 classes and 498 students, mainly Dao children. Currently, the school has a school library and a community library with about 2,000 books. The school community library is open on weekdays for parents and students to read. The school library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In addition, students can borrow books to take home.”

In response to this year's Book and Reading Culture Day, Ho Thau Primary and Secondary School organized two contests: "Impressions of a good book" and "Parents reading books with their children".

“Through the competitions, we have contributed to developing a reading culture for students, forming reading habits, interests, skills as well as book appreciation to build, develop and spread the reading movement in schools and communities. From there, we have created a useful and healthy playground for teachers, students and people in the area” – Mr. Nguyen Binh Dien shared.

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