Educational Function of Libraries of the CIS Countries in the Context of the Formation of a Knowledge Society
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Sun, 11/02/2025 - 13:08In the context of the development of the knowledge society, obtaining reliable, high-quality information is becoming an important task. The library can fully implement this need. The practice of popularizing scientific knowledge, inherited by modern libraries from the Soviet model of librarianship, continues to be a key area of their activities. Exhibitions, lectures, seminars and other events are organized to attract readers’ attention to scientific content.
Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge through Libraries in African Countries
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Fri, 04/25/2025 - 18:08The dissemination of scientific knowledge in society is an important vector of work of all social institutions. The library, as one of the leading cultural institutions, takes on this function and implements it through its work with readers. This article examines libraries activities to disseminate scientific knowledge in African countries. This article presents the results of a study of accessible library websites in Africa. The LENS.ORG platform ( https://www.lens.org/ ) was used to search for literary sources.
The Role of Libraries in Preventing the Spread of Fake News in the Scientific Community
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 23:08The article examines the problem of spreading fake news in the sphere of scientific information. Social networks, blogs, podcasts and many other Internet channels overload the information field and contribute to the spread of false information. This situation negatively affects the process of interaction between science and society. In this regard, the library can serve as a source of reliable scientific information.
The Activities of Russian Libraries in the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 21:08The issue of spreading scientific knowledge is relevant at the present stage of development of society. The library, as the most accessible cultural institution, is able to ensure the dissemination of this knowledge in all social strata of the population. The purpose of the article is to study the intensity and forms of events of scientific, popular science and educational content of federal, republican, regional and regional Russian libraries, reflected on official websites. The article deals with information about the popular scientific activities of the leading Russian libraries.
Interaction of science and society: modern Russian sociological studies
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 09:38Science as a social institution that has a great impact on the formation of human capital deserves special attention. Of particular importance in this context is the issue of disseminating scientific knowledge and increasing interest in science in general. The article discusses the dynamics of studying the issues of interaction between science and society. The purpose of the article is to present an overview of the main areas of sociological studies conducted by Russian researchers in the field of examining the interaction of science and society both at the federal and regional levels.
Scientific information in modern society through the eyes of public library users
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 18:08Increasing prestige of science, educating scientific and innovative outlook in population and its faithfulness to science and scientists make the priorities of the national policy. The authors present the findings of the survey of Novosibirsk library users (as the segment of society). The survey was to reveal their attitude toward science. The authors conclude: the overwhelming majority of users trust in scientific knowledge and acknowledge science significance. They demonstrate the willingness to keep pace with the latest developments.