Library and information sphere through the prism of scientific journals
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:08The authors analyze scientific journals that are relevant for the publication of works by library and information researchers. The study methodology is based on the selection of peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), embracing various thematic headings in the area of library and information studies. The list of journals comprises 38 titles within the following RSCI headings: Librarianship, Library Studies, Information Studies, Economics, Economic Studies, Sociology, and Science Studies.
BiblioGorizont – the digest by the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology: The first two years. The selected review of publications of 2021–2022
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:08The quarterly digest BiblioGorizont has been published since 2021. It is a new periodical by the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology on the spectrum of problems of the library information industry. The digest comprises brief analytical reviews of publications in the English-language professional journals. Both printed serial and electronic versions are registered with the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media of the Russian Federation.
Alexander Semenovich Latsinsky and the restoration of the General Staff Library in the 1900s
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:08The author examines the contribution of Alexander Semenovich Latsinsky, librarian of the General Staff Library, to the revival of the institution after the fire of 1900, and his work up to his resignation in 1910. Latsinsky was the author of several military historical works. Despite working for the library since 1874, Latsinsky did not have relations with some of his immediate superiors, which did not prevent him from receiving support in publishing works from the military ministers.
The great librarian of our days. The review of the book “The great librarian: Eduard Rubenovich Sukiasyan” (Moscow : Pashkov dom, 2023)
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:08The book “The great librarian: Eduard Rubenovich Sukiasyan” is published by “Pashkov Dom” Publishers’ in 2023. The reviewer describes and analyzes the contents comprising multiaspect sources. Eduard Sukiasyan, the reviewer emphasizes, is a real librarian, a classic of the library science and practice, loyal to our profession and passionate about it. The reviewed book reflects the scope and remarkability of his personality, his contribution to librarianship and library education in Russia.
Valeria D. Stelmakh (12.03.1935 – 27.08.2023)
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The happy man (The review of the book “The great librarian: Eduard Rubenovich Sukiasyan”)
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:08The 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.
Научные и технические библиотеки. 9 / 2023
Verification of classification modernization solutions (the case study of Library Bibliographic Classification)
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 08/14/2023 - 15:08Efficiency 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.
Grouping and categorizing library services at the official websites of central libraries of RF constituent territories: The need for standardized diversification
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Mon, 08/14/2023 - 15:08In 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.