The Izmir Metropolitan Municipality visited the Kepez Municipality's Antalya Library to observe exemplary practices in advance of new library projects.

The Antalya Library, operating under the umbrella of the Kepez Municipality, will serve as an inspiration to the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. A delegation led by Burcu Önenç, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Libraries Branch Manager, visited the Kepez Municipality's Antalya Library to observe exemplary practices in advance of the planned construction of new libraries in Izmir. During the visit, comprehensive information was shared not only about the Antalya Library but also about other libraries spread across Kepez's neighborhoods, catering to users of all ages.

INFORMATION ABOUT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

The delegation was briefed on numerous topics, including cataloging and classification processes, which form the basis of library services, donation and donation policies, the organization of library materials, the reservation system, and user management. Additionally, the children's library's programs, book club activities, activity structure tailored to user profiles, and the holistic business model implemented by the Kepez Municipality were detailed.

THEY VISITED THE ANTALYA LIBRARY

During the visit, the delegation also inspected various sections of the Antalya Library. The delegation toured the Children's Library, Youth Library, Fine Arts Library, Rare Books Library, Academic Study Hall, and other thematic areas, observing the variety of services firsthand. Kepez Municipality Librarian Chief Oğuzhan Ceylan expressed his satisfaction that the service model implemented at the Antalya Library is being followed nationwide. "We were delighted to receive a visit from the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality delegation to our libraries. With our libraries across Kepez, we are creating dynamic spaces where cultural production and public sharing take place, not just study spaces. Our Mayor, Mr. Mesut Kocagöz, sees libraries not only as places for books, but also as public spaces integrated with culture, knowledge, and life, forming the foundation of our service model," he said.