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Discusses the destruction in the 1990s and reconstruction in 2003 of the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Recount of how Serbian nationalists burned down the library to erase memory of the country's multiethnic heritage; Challenges facing the reconstruction project; Donations received by the library after its destruction.

Features the restoration of the National and University Library of Bosnia-Hercegovina and the rebuilding of its collection. Obliteration of the country's multicultural roots; Rebuilding of the collection through Enes Kujundzic's supervision; Establishment of the Open Society Fund supported by George Soros; Use of electronic-mail links for contact outside of Sarajevo.