BIBLIOTERAPIA W BIBLIOTEKACH KOŚCIELNYCH – NIEPRAKTYKOWANA, ALE POTRZEBNA I ATRAKCYJNA FORMA ZAJĘĆ Z CZYTELNIKIEM
BIBLIOTHERAPY IN ECCLESIASTICAL LIBRARIES: AN UNPRACTICED BUT USEFUL AND ATTRACTIVE FORM OF LESSONS FOR READERS

Summary/Abstract: Bibliotherapy is a branch of knowledge of an interdisciplinary nature. It is a therapeutic method using selected literature which has healing values. It consists in the relationship between a bibliotherapist and a patient, adapted to the recipient’s perceptive abilities and interests. A bibliotherapist should have certain qualities. Th e core of his work is a proper selection of the text. Bibliotherapy affects the recipient in a gentle, hidden and unconscious manner. Religious literature – the sacred helps a confused man to rediscover the meaning of life and gather new spiritual strength. The working tool of bibliotherapy is a well-designed lesson programme. It consists of a number of activities, among which a text plays a leading role. Bibliotherapy is an interesting and effective method. Theological libraries would benefit by applying it during lessons for readers. Using the competence of librarians – theologians and educators one can support those in need of help in a simple and effective way.

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