Valeria D. Stelmakh (12.03.1935 – 27.08.2023)
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The reviewer analyzes the materials included into the book “The great librarian: Eduard Rubenovich Sukiasyan” [in Russian] (Великий библиотекарь: Эдуард Рубенович Сукиасян = The Great Librarian: Eduard Rubenovich Sukiasyan // Russian State Library; [Comp. by T. F. Bakhturina, N. N. Golodnova, E. V. Kononova and A. B. Khaitseva]. Moscow : Pashkov dom, 2023. 588 p. : Ill. Parallel title page in English. ISBN 978-5-7510-0848-2), e. g.
Efficiency of library classifications depends on their capacity to embrace current knowledge and social practices. Therefore, the verification (late Latin verificatio – evidence, confirmation, from the Latin verus – true and facio – to make) of upgrade solutions is an essential part of classification system operation and development. The problem of library classification verification is often out of researchers view. The verification mechanism (tools) for upgrade solutions has not been described yet.
In the context of evolving digital environment, the authors point out the urgency of developing the library services classification, friendly to the users whose needs are satisfied primarily via the library websites. The findings of the study conducted in 2021–2022 on positioning of the services of the central libraries of 77 subjects of the Russian Federation on their official websites are discussed. The evidence is provided that information about services is often scattered across different website headings and subheadings, and there are no hyperlinks between them.
The author reviews the two editions (2021, 2023) of the multi-authored monograph “Scientific research in libraries: Subject scope, organization, presentation of findings” [in Russian]. The monograph is prepared by three national libraries – the Russian State Library, the National Library of Russia and the Presidential Library named after B. N. Yeltsin. The first edition has already won a high a ppraisal in the professional scientific media.
In his annual report to the Seventh World Professional Forum “SOCHI–2023”, the author analyzes the status and trends of main technological aspects of modern library services and functions. He characterizes the digital transformation components that dynamically influence technological and behavioral models of modern libraries, e. g. artificial intellect (AI), neural networks, copyright laws, information market transformation, and foreign software import substitution. He gives his opinion on the role of the above-mentioned components in the library information practice.
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The virtual reality (VR) development made it suggestible to test and endorse these technologies in educational processes of Kemerovo State Institute of Culture (KSIC). The VR visualizes the knowledge, clarifies information on complex processes and phenomena, demonstrates buildings interiors, musical instruments, architecture, and geographic locations, creates the illusion of exposure to imaginary space. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the possibilities of applying VR in educational, learning, creative and professional activities of the higher educational institution.