Local collections can be found in all heritage institutions-libraries, archives and museums. The most common are established at public libraries with regard to the educational and cultural role that libraries have. By definition, a regional collection is systematically collected, arranged and processed library material which by its content refers to the homeland. Local collection also includes material that is released, published or made in the area of homeland. Materials of local collection shows the entire life of a geographical area including natural conditions, historical and socio-economic development, social and political structure, cultural history and traditions, customs, folklore and artistic creation. Local Collection JU Sarajevo Library was created in 1962 when the then library ''Hasan Kikić'' got an obligation to the public library as a form local collection. Rules of Procedure and the Statute of the library from 1963, directive is made that: '' The library collects all the books and publications of interest to the cultural history of Sarajevo and the publication of authors who live in Sarajevo. '' This has created a rich collection of great cultural and historical value. The Local collections of the Library of Sarajevo exist yet and Sarajevo Collection, which is a special thematic collections, Monumental Collection, which is formed of old and rare editions issued until 1945 and Small printed material. Gifts, as a form of filling local history collection, are of great importance for the current supply, but also for retrospect. Therefore, in this paper we want to show a part of the collection, which consists of publications issued until 1945, and relating to Sarajevo (Sarajevo monumental collection) and we have obtained thanks to the gifts of users and citizens. This we would like to thank the public and, at the same time, to point out how much the public has an important role in the preservation of cultural heritage. Its presents users and citizens have contributed to the spread of the collection fund Local Collection of Library of Sarajevo and take part in cultural and educational work of the library. Stuff that might have stood in closets, attics, basements like this becomes part of the collection, and therefore the monument one locality. Because of all the above should be done at a constant public awareness on what is its role in the creation and preservation of cultural heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]