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Kosova Library Mission:
IFLA/FAIFE report / April 2000

Annex 7

Photos from Kosova


This annex includes 9 of the photographs taken by the members of the Kosova Libraries Mission, Mr. Frode Bakken and Mr. Carsten Frederiksen, during their visits to libraries in the various regions of Kosova.

A street in Peja with houses that have been burned down. Usually the brick or concrete walls have remained, while the wooden roof constructions have collapsed.

A street in Peja with houses that have been burned down. Usually the brick or
concrete walls have remained, while the wooden roof constructions have collapsed. (peja.jpg (37511 bytes))


Mr. Bajram Nalli, the librarian of the branch library in Krushe e Madhe. His library is the only public library left in the municipality of Rahovec.

Mr. Bajram Nalli, the librarian of the branch library in Krushe e Madhe. His library is
the only public library left in the municipality of Rahovec. (nalli.jpg (44928 bytes))


Mr. Mehmet Gerguri, dirctor of the National and University Library in Prishtina, and Mr. Jetish Kadishani, president of the Kosova Librarians Association, inspecting the site of the annihilated public libary in Gllogovc.

Mr. Mehmet Gerguri, dirctor of the National and University Library in Prishtina, and Mr.
Jetish Kadishani, president of the Kosova Librarians Association, inspecting the site of
the annihilated public libary in Gllogovc. (gllogovc.jpg (44239 bytes))


From the main public library in Prishtina. The library has closed shelves and users are served through a small hatch in the wall.

From the main public library in Prishtina. The library has closed shelves and users are
served through a small hatch in the wall. (prishtina.jpg (31533 bytes))

Mr. Frode Bakken meeting a couple of French peace-keeping KFOR soldiers in the northern part of Mitrovica.

Mr. Frode Bakken meeting a couple of French peace-keeping KFOR
soldiers in the northern part of Mitrovica. (kfor.jpg (40825 bytes))


Mr. Mehmet Gerguri and Mr. Jetish Kadishani in front of the characteristic National and University Library building in Prishtina.

Mr. Mehmet Gerguri and Mr. Jetish Kadishani in front of the characteristic National and
University Library building in Prishtina. (natbibl.jpg (37942 bytes))


Serious water damages in the main library of Skanderaj located within the House of Culture.

Serious water damages in the main library of Skanderaj located within the House of
Culture. (skanderaj.jpg (31329 bytes))


Mr. Fehmi Hoxha, director of the House of Culture in Rahovec, with the remaining books of the city's main public library. Most of the books are in Serbian.

Mr. Fehmi Hoxha, director of the House of Culture in Rahovec, with the remaining books of
the city's main public library. Most of the books are in Serbian. (hoxha.jpg (39918 bytes))


The children's library in Gjilan with a picture of the greatest Albanian national hero, Skanderbeg.

The children's library in Gjilan with a picture of the greatest Albanian national hero,
Skanderbeg. (gjilan.jpg (48840 bytes))


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