Deputy head of Presidential Administration: Only 17% of Kazakhstan citizens read books

Now, following some data, unfortunately only 17% of Kazakhstan citizens can be considered as active readers. In this connection, it is planned to hold a gradual transformation of a network of libraries in culture, leisure, education and enlightenment centres, placing a special emphasis to rural libraries," he said.

Libraries should be a kind of co-working centre in villages, that will be not only the place to read books and to discuss, but also the centres of knowledge and art. The most information and communication technologies and educational programs should be introduced. Libraries should also keep pace with the times. Rural residents should get an access to world knowledge and achievements. Therefore, libraries should provide them an opportunity to be aware of all modern tendencies and new knowledge. The most modern novelties in world culture, art and literature should be offered in them. Such a work is held in a number of regions," said Orazgalin.