Suleyman Rahimov’s Role in the Development of Libraries in the 20th Century

Authors : Khuraman Agayeva, Vusala Abbasli

Pages : 2158-2165

Doi:10.46868/atdd.2023.587

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Publication Date : 2024-01-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This article contains significant information about Suleyman Rahimov, a popular writer and cultural figure, as well as his life and activities. Suleyman Rahimov’s outstanding cultural services and the attention he paid to library development were examined in further depth in the article, and his involvement in library construction was recognized. The first work of Süleyman Rahimov, who started his literary activity in 1930, is \"Shamo\". However, he worked on this work for 50 years and made additions to it. One of his most famous works is \"Black Earth and Yellow Gold\". Now this work is used in 5th grade literature. Süleyman Rahimov was the chairman of Azerbaijan Writers Union in 1939-1940, 1944-1946 and 1954-1958. Azerbaijan Lachin, Samukh, Shahbuz and Norashen regions worked as a party leader (1934-1937). Propaganda secretary at the Baku City Committee of the Azerbaijan K(b)P (1940–1941), deputy director of the propaganda and agitation department at the Central Committee of the Azerbaijan K(b)P (1941–1944), Azerbaijan SSR He worked as the chairman of the Committee for Cultural and Educational Affairs under the Council of Ministers (1945-1958). Suleyman Rahimov always thought it was vital to take special care of libraries, and in many papers and other scholarly works he authored in this field, he made numerous recommendations to help libraries do their jobs better. Examples of his scientific research works on libraries are also included in the article.
Keywords : Suleyman Rahimov, library construction, service, statistical report excerpts