Standardization of terminology in SIBID

Standardization of terminology in the System of Standards on Information, Librarianship and Publishing (SIBID) is discussed. SIBID interstate and national terminological standards are examined; the problems of standards thematic distribution are analyzed. Some contraventions of structuring terminological system are revealed, and solutions are suggested.

Knowledge economy and digital bureaucracy. What do experts discuss?

The problems discussed at the sessions of the Expert Board for Knowledge Economy Management and the Expert Board for Debureaucratization in Education and Science of the State Duma Committee for Education and Science are reviewed. New challenges of swollen digital bureaucracy, distance work modes and need for verified expertize call for shaping appropriate national policy, are discussed. The focus is made on efficiency of administration in education and science at the stage of digital transformation.

Russian Electronic Resources in Collection Development of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology

The Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology has traditionally been and is currently acquiring Russian language paper materials by receiving deposit copies from the Russian Book Chamber. The concept of pervasiveness of a deposit copy dictates the need to use external digital resources – electronic libraries, archives and collections, electronic library systems. Acquiring of all of these sources of information depending on their access features and specifics of library services also meets the definition of «collection development». The article provides a general view of the collection of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology and the ways of its development. Specific examples show the status of some library materials available online. Reasons are offered in support of using remote access electronic resources as well as widening the variety of library materials and making subscription models more flexible.

Library Sociology: Student course under new circumstances

The need for including the course of «Library sociology» into the student training program «Library and Information Activities», is substantiated. The experience of teaching Library Sociology at Moscow State Institute of Culture is discussed.

The interactive table at the Central Scientific and Technical Library for Construction and Architecture technically

The technology of delivering books to users from the library collections with the interactive table and specially designed interface is reviewed. Technical specifications and functions are discussed.

Digital library vs electronic library (Digital vs Electronic)

The etymology of the terms «digital» and «electronic» and their interpretation in world-known English language dictionaries and professional terminological dictionaries as applied to the library and information sector are analyzed; relevant conclusions by prominent Russian and foreign scholars are cited. The analysis findings on how the adjectives «digital» and «electronic» are used to characterize the libraries in the national professional publications of the recent years are presented. The conclusion is made that both adjectives may be used as synonyms for solving periodical and practical problems of library and information activities.

Problems of library education in regional institutes of culture (as exemplified by East Siberian State Institute of Culture)

The educational experience of the East Siberian State Institute of Culture is generalized. Main problems of training bachelors and masters in library sciences are characterized. The solutions are suggested based on the regional institute’s experience.

MegaPro ALIS: Libraries’ working in the remote mode

One of main tasks for IT-specialists supporting the transfer to the distance work is to ensure safe and reliable access to corporate information resources for the employees. The problems of and solutions for MegaPro users are discussed.

Digitalization, the pandemics, information market and libraries – current realities and forecasts

In response to the advance of information and communication technologies and knowledge society, the whole new information environment and new technological life paradigm have been shaping. The vectors of digitalization are defined; the balance of printed and digital resources before and after the COVID-19 pandemic is reported. The information market processes under the pandemic are analyzed. Significant rise of online services with digital resources under the pandemic circumstances is indicated. The corresponding initiatives by major international professional organizations are discussed. The conclusion is made on the trends characterizing the current state and the immediate prospects for the information market.

Modern Libraries as Exemplified by Central Scientific and Technical Library for Construction and Architecture

The experience of the Central Sci-tech Library for Construction and Architecture in providing user services based on their inquiries, interests and goals with the focus on the most demanded services is discussed. The key goals aimed at revising activity formats and user-library interaction are examined.