AUCA Librarians Attend the 14th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference
October 27, 2026
On October 21-23, 2026, AUCA librarians Madina Kerimova and Jumagul Beketaeva participated in the 14th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference, hosted by Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. The conference brought together library professionals to exchange experiences and strengthen regional collaboration.
They presented two papers:“Restoration as a Driver of Professional Collaboration” received the Best Paper Award at the conference. The presentation highlighted how long-term institutional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and professional training contribute to book conservation, restoration, and the preservation of library collections.
The second paper “Building Collaborative Library Ecosystems: The Case of the American University of Central Asia” shared AUCA Library’s experience in building partnerships, connecting academic and professional communities and developing collaborative initiatives.
During the visit, the AUCA librarians visited the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books and book restoration department of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan to learn about conservation practices and discuss opportunities for future collaboration.
The conference provided an opportunity to strengthen regional partnership and highlight AUCA libraries contribution to professional collaboration and cultural heritage preservation.
