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Culturally, Dubrovnik is a lively city – concerts, a rich Summer
festival, exhibits, jazz, folklore, galleries … . I can provide
you with the program of activities for the period when you will
join us, and even make reservations if desired. Check for the
events in Links - there are several sites
devoted to Dubrovnik.
Besides
Croatian, I speak fluently English, and can also speak Italian
and French.
Professionally,
I am a librarian at the Dubrovnik Scientific and Public Library. It is
near by. You can visit and use the library. We have a good collection
for all ages, and a research collection, which includes rare books.
We also provide Internet access for our patrons – I can take you
there. (But you can also find other Internet cafes near by). My
position is Regional Librarian. I cover public and school libraries
spread out all over the district. They are in many towns and villages
on the mainland and on the islands. Some are quite remote and
in beautiful places. Occasionally, I visit them all, thus, I am
well acquainted with the whole region. If interested, I can tell
you about some of the more remarkable places and how to go about
visiting them.
I
am also involved in a popular annual professional event in Dubrovnik.
Since the start of the annual international conference Libraries
in the Digital Age (LIDA) in 2000, I am the Chair of the
local Organizing Committee. The general aim is "to address
the changing and challenging environment for libraries and information
systems and services in the digital world." LIDA is attracting
an international audience: this and last year participants came
from some 20 countries. It is great fun to meet collegues from
all over.
Here
are some of my favorites:
- favorite walk: Saint-Jacob,
walking area east of hotel Argentina
- favorite
cafe: Trubadur, has nice outdoor space on an old plaza, and
intriguing indoors ; jazz late in the evening; open very, very
late
- favorite
swimming: Lokrum, the nearby
island
- favorite
song: well, that depends on the mood…
We
will try to make your stay as pleasant as possible and involve
you in Dubrovnik life, as much or as little as you wish.
You
are most welcome!
Marica
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