On October 7, 2026, the Central Library of Zhetysu region named after Saken Seifullin held a regional competition «the best young librarian-2026» in order to increase the prestige of the profession and develop professional competencies and skills among young librarians.

The competition consisted of 3 stages:

Stage 1: presentation of projects implemented by the participants over the past 1-3 years;

Stage 2: 20 test questions;

Stage 3: providing the reader with a modern model of Service.

The competition was attended by 7 librarians from 5 districts and 2 cities,

as a young specialist, a diploma of the first degree of the regional competition «the best young librarian-2026» was awarded to the Librarian of the Koksu District Library Nurmukhambetova Ayim, a diploma of the II degree was awarded to The Librarian of the Eskeldy District Library Bekmyrza Meruert, a diploma of the III degree was awarded to The Librarian of the Kerbulak District Library Yerzhigitova Kuralai. All applicants who took part in the competition were awarded letters of thanks.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1308209?lang=ru