A reading room has been opened at the National Library of Armenia for individuals with limited abilities.
09-09-2026 20:05 Armenia Press release
The first floor of the National Library of Armenia has opened a new reading room designed for readers with limited abilities. This was reported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports.
The reading room was created in accordance with the will of American-Armenian librarian Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan as a special project for the readers of the National Library of Armenia.
Named "Supportive Reading Room," this environment allows each reader to access the library's resources, educational and cultural opportunities on an equal basis and according to their needs. The reading room is equipped with audio recordings, Braille publications, and alternative formats, as well as modern technological solutions. The embedded tools and technologies will enable the presentation of literature and information in various formats, contributing to a more comfortable, efficient, and accessible organization of library services.
Present at the opening of the reading room were Alfred Kocharyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, Anna Chulyan, Director of the National Library, family members of Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan, including his brother Adam Aivazyan, his wife and grandchildren, readers and staff of the National Library, as well as representatives from the "Soldier's Home" rehabilitation center and the Socrates Shahnazaryan Cultural House.
"The government of the Republic of Armenia considers creating opportunities for people with limited abilities a significant priority. The goal is for citizens to have equal opportunities to access all infrastructures," said Deputy Minister Alfred Kocharyan during the opening speech, emphasizing the importance of the initiative.
Addressing the substantive and infrastructural reforms at the National Library, he noted that the state is making consistent efforts in this direction, while cooperation with benefactors is also emphasized under the principle of "citizens alongside the state and the state alongside citizens."
"It is touching when a person lives with the noble idea of directing their resources towards the welfare of others. I would like to express special gratitude to the Aivazyan family for bringing Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan's will and initiative to life," said the deputy minister.
Anna Chulyan, Director of the National Library of Armenia, expressed gratitude to all parties involved in the initiative for their successful collaboration. She noted that libraries, as human-centered institutions, are perhaps the only ones left in the world that are free and accessible to societies while preserving the philosophy of libraries. "Access to the library for individuals with limited abilities is more than a priority," emphasized Anna Chulyan, expressing gratitude to benefactor Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan and his family.
Family members of Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan also delivered speeches.
"With this initiative, Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan is not just a memory. He lives on as a luxury of the soul, which will be exemplary for future generations," noted his brother's grandson, Nethan Grigori Aivazyan.
The activities of Tzitzan (Gia) Aivazyan were also presented. He previously donated around 11,000 pieces of literature to the library. For his close cooperation with Armenian librarians and significant contribution to the development of library affairs, he was awarded the "Hakob Meghapart" commemorative medal by the National Library of Armenia in 1991, as the highest recognition of his work in Armenia.
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