Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

RB "Aprilov - Palauzov" is the largest public library in Gabrovo district, one of the first established during the Bulgarian National Revival (1861). It is a cultural, educational and information center for the local community, providing information sources and services through traditional and non-traditional technologies in the field of collecting, revealing, preserving and providing library documents and information through organized collections, access to external databases and bibliographic information created in the library. Its mission is to provide free, equal and unlimited access to the global network for the inclusion of citizens in the global information society. The team welcomes the idea of ​​creating a network of digital clubs for the inclusion of various social groups and supporting their development and catching up with the lag in digitalization. We have highly qualified library specialists, conducting training for adult users, specialized seminars for librarians, etc. and many years of experience in successful project management. We have a suitable premises for the purposes of the project, which can be adapted and fully functional in a short time. The building in which it is located is municipal property, provided free of charge for the needs of the library. Located in a district of the city, the club will enable people of different ages to develop their digital skills and be successful in their search for employment and career development. Free and free access to electronic resources for training and self-study will be provided. Disadvantaged persons - of Roma origin, women, the elderly and other vulnerable groups - will have an advantage in using it. Five workplaces will be provided, equipped with a laptop, desk and chair. Internet access is provided within the required 100 MB. A mentor will be appointed during the club's working hours to assist persons without digital skills in order to fully participate.