„Polityka do biblioteki nie należy. Biblioteka chce i ma służyć wszystkim obywatelom bez różnicy” – obraz bibliotekarstwa w Czechosłowacji na łamach czasopism fachowych w latach 1945–1955

Abstract

Various materials published in professional journals show us a picture of the professional life of a given group. Therefore, an attempt was made to reconstruct the image of  ibrarianship in Czechoslovakia in 1945–1955 on the basis of the content published in two major periodicals: „Knihovna” and „Lidová Knihovna”. During this period, the functions of libraries and librarian were redefined. Convincing decision-makers about the role of books in building the socialist system resulted in attempts to involve librarians in propaganda activities.