National Library Week 2026 @Central Medical Library
For the 20th consecutive year, the Bulgarian Library and Information Association (BLIA) is organising the advocacy campaign “National Library Week”. The main aim of the campaign is to draw the attention of the public and institutions to the current challenges facing the library sector in Bulgaria. As part of the initiative, libraries across the country organise events and present the leading trends in the development of library and information services.
“Through this advocacy campaign, we, library professionals, call for adequate library policies, targeted investment in the maintenance, modernisation and expansion of library facilities, and the safeguarding of Bulgarian citizens’ right to use modern libraries.”
– Bulgarian Library and Information Association
The Central Medical Library, an active member of BLIA, supports the initiative and joins it with the following activities for its users.
“Reader of the Year” and “Volunteer of the Year” Awards
On 15 May, we will announce the name of the reader with the highest number of library visits in the period from May 2025 to May 2026, as well as the person distinguished for their active volunteer support for the library.
Video campaign: The Library through the eyes of students
We asked students from the Medical University – Sofia to share how they use the Central Medical Library, what they find most useful, and why the library is an important place for learning, knowledge, and support.
No-Fee Week
Register with the library and get a free library card for one year if you are part of Medical University – Sofia, or for one month if you do not study or work at the University.
Return your overdue books between 11 and 15 May with no late fees! If you have been putting off returning the textbooks you borrowed from the library, now is the perfect time to do it — with no fines and no worries. Through this initiative, we encourage the responsible use of library resources and support wider access to valuable textbooks and scholarly publications for all students and readers.
Online Training
New Training Resources
During National Library Week, we are launching registration for free trial access to the exclusive pilot programme of Medcourses.com. This new learning platform has been designed with medical students in mind, supporting exam preparation and the development of real clinical skills.
The platform is expected to become available worldwide in October 2026, but the Central Medical Library has secured full early access for students and faculty members of Medical University – Sofia to the modules in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Neurology, and Geriatrics before the official launch.
In addition to the specialised learning modules/courses, the resources also include self-study tools, such as flashcards and a question-and-answer bank, study time-planning tools, mentoring by practising physicians, and more.
Students who participate actively by completing at least 20 hours of training and submitting feedback through a survey will receive three months of free access to Medcourses AI tutoring.
To request access to the pilot programme, please read the instructions and complete the relevant registration form:
All registered participants will receive an email with their individual access details for Medcourses.com no later than 24 May.
Visit us at the Bulmedica exhibition
On 13 and 14 May, we invite you to visit our stand at the Bulmedica exhibition in Hall 1 at Inter Expo Center, where we will tell you more about our publishing activities. You will receive free copies of the journals of Medical University – Sofia and learn how to publish your scientific articles.
Admission to the exhibition is free for students upon presentation of a student ID card, and the Central Medical Library also has free invitations available for visitors from Medical University – Sofia. Contact us to receive an invitation for free access.
