@article{article_1735386, title={Problems of Promoting Multiculturalism Ideas in Libraries: Traditions, Contemporary Trends, Perspectives}, journal={Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi}, volume={12}, pages={808–823}, year={2025}, DOI={10.5281/zenodo.17185119}, author={Alizadeh, Habib and Mahammadli, Dashqin}, keywords={Çokkültürlülük, Kütüphane, Kültürel Çeşitlilik, Kütüphanecilik, Hoşgörü, Bilgi Hizmetleri, Kültürlerarası Diyalog, Sosyal Bütünleşme}, abstract={The article comprehensively examines the role of libraries in promoting the ideas of multiculturalism, scientifically analyzing the historical roots of this activity, current development trends, and future perspectives. The research shows that libraries function as strategic social institutions in preserving and promoting cultural diversity and serve as important tools in shaping a society based on multicultural values. At the end of the article, scientifically grounded recommendations are provided to eliminate existing problems and to more effectively organize the activities of libraries in preserving and promoting multicultural cultures. The presented findings are also relevant for the practical implementation of multicultural policies in libraries as information and cultural platforms.}, number={3}, publisher={Hakan YILMAZ}