AOSR President Doina Banciu: Information-driven 21st century belongs to libraries

Doina Banciu, President of the Romanian Academy of Scientists, advocated for libraries at a conference, emphasizing their role in promoting knowledge and information. She compared librarians to IT specialists, highlighting their shared focus on information management. Mireille Radoi from the Central University Library discussed the challenges posed by piracy and the need for librarians to guide users towards legitimate resources. Daniel Nazare from the County Library in Brasov noted the importance of libraries in community development, while Claudia Nicolae from AGERPRES highlighted the often-overlooked communal libraries as vital cultural institutions. The discussions underscored the evolving role of libraries in the digital age.