Branka Jović: A pillar of regional bibliography in the Valjevo area

Branka Jović, a senior librarian from Valjevo, has made an outstanding contribution to the development of regional bibliography in the Valjevo area through her long-standing work. Her professional engagement, based on precise methodology and adherence to international standards, has resulted in numerous personal bibliographies of prominent local authors such as Radovan Beli Marković, Branko Pirgić, and Dejan Bogojević. A particularly significant achievement in her oeuvre is the Lexicon of Writers from the Valjevo Region, created in collaboration with Dr. Tomislav Đurić, which represents a thorough and comprehensive record of the region's cultural memory. Her bibliographies, compiled using the de visu method and in accordance with ISBD standards, serve as an invaluable resource for researchers, preserving the identity and cultural heritage of the region. In the modern era, her work forms a foundation for digital expansion and the dissemination of knowledge about local cultural heritage. The work of Branka Jović lays enduring foundations for the regional bibliography of the Valjevo area.