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     On April 23, 2026, the XVIII Republican Student Subject Olympiad titled “Library in the Digital Era: Knowledge, Innovation, Future” was held at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University. The significance of the event was enhanced by its coincidence with National Book Day and Librarian’s Day celebrations. These occasions emphasize the important role of books and knowledge in society and promote spiritual and cultural values.

     The Olympiad served as a platform combining knowledge, professional competence, research, and creativity. For students of the “Library Science” educational program, the competition became an important opportunity to strengthen their professional skills and develop their creative and research abilities. Participants not only demonstrated their theoretical knowledge but also completed practical tasks, proposed innovative ideas, and mastered modern methods of information management. Thus, the Olympiad contributed to the professional growth of students and opened new perspectives for the development of library science in the digital era.

According to the approved regulations, the XVIII Republican Subject Olympiad consisted of three stages:

1. Team presentation stage;
2. Theoretical stage;
3. Practical stage (project defense).

At each stage, participants were evaluated according to established criteria based on their knowledge, skills, and professional competencies.

Olympiad Results:

1st Place — “Bilim Shamshyraktary” team of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
Supervisor: Associate Professor, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences Kalima Toleubaevna Tuenbayeva.

2nd Place — “Sun book” team of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University.
Supervisor: Senior Lecturer Meruert Esengeldievna Toiyeva.

2nd Place — “Fm girls” team of Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University.
Supervisor: PhD, Senior Lecturer Shynar Mutanovna Usenbayeva.

3rd Place — “Bibliotich” team of M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University.
Supervisor: Senior Lecturer, Master’s degree holder Meyramgul Ayazbayevna Nasyrova.

3rd Place — “Biblistars” team of West Kazakhstan Innovation and Technology University.
Supervisor: Senior Lecturer, Master’s degree holder Zvaida Bisenovna Utesheva.

3rd Place — “Qazaq buk trend” team of Zhumabek Akhmetuly Tashenov University.
Supervisor: Senior Lecturer, Master’s degree holder Roza Satovna Tukenova.

Special Nominations:

• “Best Project” — “Veline” team of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University;
• “Best Intellectual Participant” — “Fm girls” team of Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University;
• “Best Team” — “Bilim Shamshyraktary” team of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University;
• “Best Innovation Award” — “Qazaq buk trend” team of Zhumabek Akhmetuly Tashenov University.

Olympiad Jury Board:

Chairperson:
Akbope Sagintayevna Baidildayeva — Head of the “Library Reader Services” Department at the Al-Farabi City Scientific Universal Library.

Members:

• Lyazzat Zhazykbayevna Utegulova — Head of the “Library Development” Department of the Information and Educational Center at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University;
• Gulzhan Kobeykyzy Otarbayeva — Head of the Department of General History and Museum Studies, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor;
• Mira Kulchimbeyevna Kukeyeva — Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of General History and Museum Studies;
• Suikum Tulembayevna Musayeva — Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of General History and Museum Studies.