Fatshimetrie: the central library of the ISP of Bukavu, a bastion of knowledge in South Kivu
In the heart of the city of Bukavu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, stands the central library of the Higher Pedagogical Institute (ISP) of Bukavu. This establishment, a true bastion of knowledge, is full of inestimable wealth: an impressive documentary park, composed of 34,297 works. A literary treasure that embodies the very essence of culture and education in the region.
Jacqueline Lutala, principal librarian of the ISP of Bukavu, opens the doors to this fascinating universe where books are king. She reveals to us that this documentary park has been enriched over the years, going from 34,164 physical works during the 2021-2022 academic year to 34,297 today. A constant growth that demonstrates the institution’s commitment to promoting reading and research.
But what makes the ISP Bukavu library even more remarkable is its central role in the training and education of students in the region. Indeed, during the 2022-2023 academic year, no fewer than 7,521 customers passed through its doors. A place of knowledge and sharing that attracts both students and researchers in search of knowledge.
And it is with a relatively balanced parity that the library welcomes its visitors, with 2,853 men and 999 women recorded. A diversity that enriches the exchanges and reflections within this place of learning.
A member of the Bukavu Library Network (RDB), the central library of the ISP Bukavu actively participates in the revitalization of the cultural and intellectual life of the region. It is a true beacon, attracting the curious, the passionate and lovers of words.
In short, the central library of the ISP of Bukavu embodies by itself the importance of culture and education in the development of a society. Through its rich and varied documentary park, its essential role in the formation of minds and its openness to all, it positions itself as an essential place of knowledge in South Kivu. A symbol of the importance of reading and research in building a better future.