On March 11, 2021, the Bulgarian Library and Information Association, of which Snejana Ianeva was President until her passing, submitted to the Ministry of Culture a proposal to award her with the Order of “St. Cyril and Methodius”, granted by the President of Bulgaria, for her exceptional contributions to Bulgarian culture: professional exchange and implementation of the best European and world library practices, the modernization of libraries and the development of librarianship in our country for more than 30 years. The proposal is supported by the entire community of librarians in Bulgaria and by the current holders of the Order of St. Cyril and Methodius among librarians.

11 March 2021
The Regional Library “P.R. Slaveikov” in VelikoTarnovo renamed its specialized department for high-school students and adults. It is called now “Snejana Ianeva”. Snejana Ianeva was an important engine for the librarianship in Bulgaria. In connection with her birthday and in her memory an evergreen tree was planted in the yard of the library-information center “Slaveiche”. 

11 March 2021

“Rodina” Library published in FacebookSnejanaIaneva’s short biography and pictures.

We bring to your attention the presentation about the life’s work of Snejana Ianeva, created at the National Library "P.R. Slaveykov" - Veliko Tarnovo and delivered on March 8, 2021, as part of the Memorial Week on the occasion of the birth of the library leader Snejana Ianeva.

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UniBIT planted a memorial tree in honour of the most prominent Bulgarian librarian in the last 30 years

The text is from the blog of Dr. Vasil Zagorov -  university lecturer and scientist

A silver spruce was planted at the University of Library Science and Information Technology (UniBIT) in honour of the long-time president of the Bulgarian Library and Information Association (BBIA) and librarian Snejana Ianeva.

The initiatives of the National Library of Bulgaria "P.R. Slaveykov" on the occasion of the birth of the library leader Snejana Ianeva are  numerous and profoundly meaningful.

The Regional Library in Gabrovo marked the anniversary of Sneja's birthday by publishing a short message and a link to the Snejana Ianeva Memorial Page on its website.

On March 8, the birthday of Snejana Ianeva, The Regional Library in Montana started a Week of Gratitude to the woman who devoted her life to the libraries.

With gratitude and appreciation, the library team prepared a multimedia presentation that traces the life and professional development of Snejana Ianeva, as well as moments from her working visits to Montana.

The International Women's Day March 8 is also the birthday of Snejana Ianeva. In memory of this remarkable woman and her patriotic work for the benefit of Bulgarian libraries, which received international recognition, a wreath was laid at the memorial plaque in her home in Dimitrovgrad.

On the occasion of the International Women's Day on March 8, Memorial Fund “Snejana Ianeava” sends greetings to all women working for Bulgarian libraries and sincerely thanks those who took part in the first Memorial Week on the occasion of Sneja's birth date - March 8. 1952.