Memory training as an effective educational activity for library visitors

This article presents the theoretical basis and practical experience of memory training at the State Scientific Library in Banská Bystrica. The text describes the professional training of librarians specialising in memory training and maps the situation in the field of memory training in libraries in Slovakia, with a brief mention of experiences in the Czech Republic. The article presents specific forms of implementation of this educational activity in a library setting. The aim is to highlight the benefits of this activity and inspire other libraries to include it in their offerings for various target user groups.