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1. How has Moscow's government been helping libraries to change?
2. What are the statistics on how efficiently Moscow libraries work?
3. Which age groups use the services of Moscow libraries most?
4. How do Moscow libraries keep their assortments of books up to date?
5. What happens to the books that libraries no longer need?
6. What new technology-based services are being offered by Moscow libraries?
7. How do libraries reach out to attract more people?

A. In 2023, Moscow libraries celebrated registering their one-millionth reader and issuing 258,000 library cards, which is 21% more than the previous year. Over 10.9 million books were lent to readers, including 292,000 borrowed by Muscovites outside the library at special lending points and events. Moreover, in 2023, over 39 thousand events were organized in libraries attended by more than 2.1 million people.

B. The "Libraries of Moscow" online book search and reservation system, available on mos.ru, offers access to a unified catalog of books available in all the libraries in Moscow. By using the system, you can easily locate the library that has the book you want to borrow, along with its address and working hours. The online service also allows you to extend the return period of the borrowed book, which has become the most popular feature of the system.

С. Libraries pay close attention to the renewal and replenishment of their collections. When purchasing books, they consider several criteria, including the originality and artistic level of the text. Special attention is given to new books in Russian, especially those that have won various awards. In 2023, about 389,000 books were added to city libraries, bringing the total size of their collections to 15.4 million editions.

D. In 2023, the most active readers were found to be Muscovites between the ages of 31 and 55. The most popular books among them were "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, "The Aviator" by Evgeny Vodolazkin, and "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt. As for children, schoolchildren aged 10 to 14 were the most active library readers. Their favourite books were Ivan Turgenev's "Mumu", Nikolai Leskov's "Levsha", and Toshiya Nishida's "Walking Haru".

F. In an effort to get closer to their potential readers, libraries participate in book fairs and festivals. The annual Red Square Festival, held from June 2nd to June 6th in 2023, included about 100 events such as book presentations, author meetings, artist performances, plays, and film screenings. In total, over 25,000 people attended these events hosted by Moscow libraries.

F. Moscow libraries are experiencing a second birth. Thanks to the city's program for the "Development of Cultural and Tourist Environment and Preservation of Cultural Heritage," the libraries have been transformed from traditional book repositories into modern centers for intellectual growth and creative self- expression. They now serve as comfortable city lounges, providing visitors with the opportunity to read books and magazines, watch films, study, or work.
 

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