On April 13 to 17 2009 a questionnaire poll among readers had been conducted to determine how satisfied they were with the library service. The questionnaire addressed virtually every facet of library work: library assets, service, relations between the readers and librarians.
On April 29 2009 the Oblast-wide seminar for library staff members of universities and vocation schools, on the topic of “The Library and Modern Reading Problems”.
GSM Kazakhstan / Kcell Company, leading Kazakhstani mobile provider, contributed to the Scientific Library the first Kazakhstani book on public relations titled “No-nonsense Kazakhstani PR Or How To Promote Your Company Without Advertising” by Kuat Dombai. This book is dedicated to the popular profession of a PR specialist, and is directed towards both students and those who would like to use PR techniques in promoting one’s business.