Osh reports on the development of school libraries and the publication of textbooks

As part of the pedagogical forum, Tolegen Amatov, director of the state institution «Publishing House «Okuu Kitebi» under the Ministry of Education, spoke at the plenary session and in the section for school librarians.

In his speech, he emphasised the importance of school libraries in fostering a culture of reading among students and identified the current challenges facing the profession: limited opportunities for professional development, lack of additional payments, uncertainty regarding the use of computer technology, failure to take into account teaching experience, and insufficient support for professional growth.

The section also discussed digital solutions for libraries, the use of electronic resources and gadgets, the activity of librarians on social networks, and the expansion of interaction with parents.

In addition, Tolegen Amatov presented the publishing house's plans for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to him, the following teaching materials are being prepared for publication:

• English (grades 3-9) – total print run of 2 million copies;
• Mathematics (grades 1, 2, 5, 7) – total circulation of over 1 million copies;
• Natural Science (grades 1, 2, 5, 7) – total circulation of approximately 1.4 million copies.

In cooperation with the joint-stock company Prosveshchenie (Russia), teaching and learning materials for Russian language and reading, Russian language and Russian literature for grades 1, 2, 5 and 7 are also being adapted. All of these textbooks will be published and delivered to general education institutions in the republic by the end of 2025.

As Amatov noted, the development of school libraries and the timely provision of modern educational resources to students are priority areas for the Okou Kitabi publishing house and an important contribution to the future of the Kyrgyz education system.