Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība

Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība

Rīga, Latvia

Arts & CultureEducationHeritage
AssociationFounded 1923National reach
Profile last updated: July 15, 2026

About

Founded in 1923, Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība is a non-profit association based in Rīga, Latvia working on arts & culture, education, heritage.

Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība (Library Association of Latvia) is an independent, voluntary professional association founded in 1923 that brings together library and information sector specialists, along with institutions and individuals working in adjacent and creative fields. It works to develop the library sector in Latvia, promote the library profession, take part in drafting library legislation, and organise professional events, awards and national library promotion such as Library Week. It operates nationally through five regional divisions (Vidzeme, Zemgale, Kurzeme, Sēlija and Latgale) and thematic sections, and represents Latvian libraries in IFLA and EBLIDA.

Location

Rīga, Latvia

Founded

1923

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

biedrība

Registration

40008007789

Focus areas

librarieslibrarianslibrary developmentreadingprofessional association

Languages

LV

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureEducationHeritage

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningCapacity buildingAwareness & educationGrant-making

Programmes

Bibliotēku nedēļa (Library Week)

Arts & Culture

Annual nationwide library week in Latvia, initiated by LBB in 1997, with events promoting libraries and reading.

LBB Gada balva (LBB Annual Awards)

Arts & Culture

Annual awards recognising the Library of the Year, Librarian of the Year and other sector contributions.

LibdayLV

Arts & Culture

Summer campaign encouraging tourists and librarians to visit libraries, with a participant map.

Bibliodoma

Heritage

Project including a 2025 donation campaign that supported Ukrainian public libraries near the front line.

Latvija Vācija 2025-2028

Education

Latvia-Germany partnership initiative for 2025-2028 with webinars and professional exchange for library specialists.

Bibliotekārs var visu

Community development

Non-traditional sports games for librarians held in Kolka and Kurzeme.

Countries of operation

Latvia

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donationsGovernment fundingGrantsEarned income

Ways to support

DonateMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

IFLAEBLIDA

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