On October 30, 2026, as part of the work plan of the 'Autumn Vacation School' of the East Kazakhstan Region, a regional online seminar was held for librarians of educational organizations on the topic: 'Implementation of the 'Reading Nation' project: ways to improve reading culture and students' interest in books.'
The goal of the seminar is to increase students' interest in reading, develop reading literacy, improve reading culture, and introduce into practice effective methods and techniques for engaging children with books through the implementation of the 'Reading Nation' project.
During the seminar, librarians of educational organizations shared best practices and presented their work aimed at increasing students' interest in reading.
In particular, Zhaniybekova Ayaulym Sairankankyzy, a librarian at the communal state institution 'Belkaragai Secondary School named after Oralhan Bokey' of the education department of the Katon-Karagay district, delivered a report on the topic 'A Reading Generation is the Future of the Country.' She emphasized the importance of fostering students' love of reading and shared her own work experience.
Sarsekova Tumarym Bekbolatkyzy, a librarian at the communal state institution 'Basic Secondary School named after Zh. Maldybaev' of the education department of the Markakol district, presented her experience on the topic '12 Months - 12 Books: Effective Experience in Increasing Students' Interest in Reading.' In her presentation, she spoke about the systematic organization of reading and the development of sustainable reading habits among schoolchildren.
Zhakupbekova Ardak Arkabekovna, a librarian at the communal state institution 'Polyanskaya Secondary School' of the education department of the Altai district, presented the work of the school library within the framework of the 'Reading Nation' project and demonstrated ways to integrate library activities with the project's goals.
Makhsutkhanova Azhar Rasulkyzy, head of the library at the communal state institution 'Secondary School named after Sh. Ualikhanov' of the education department of the Tarbagatay district, delivered a report on the topic 'From a Reading School to a Reading Nation: Effective Ways to Foster Students' Reading Culture in a Vacation School Setting.' She shared her experience of organizing children's reading during school vacations.
The presented reports paid special attention to the selection of literature taking into account students' age characteristics, fostering a habit of daily reading, using creative approaches in library work, and increasing students' reading activity.
Seminar participants discussed the role of the school library in the educational process and its significance in developing students' functional and reading literacy. In addition, issues of implementing the presented experience into the daily activities of educational organizations, the systematic organization of reading events, and strengthening cooperation between teachers and librarians were considered.
At the end of the seminar, an exchange of opinions took place. Participants asked questions of interest to them and discussed the proposed methods and practical solutions.
Coverage: 92 librarians.
