Open AccessProspects for academic libraries in science information environment
Author(s) -
Н. П. Крылова,
Е. Н. Левашов
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
naučnye i tehničeskie biblioteki
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2686-8601
pISSN - 1027-3689
DOI - 10.33186/1027-3689-2021-8-83-100
Subject(s) - promotion (chess) , relevance (law) , service (business) , digital library , academic library , library science , strengths and weaknesses , public relations , higher education , business , political science , computer science , marketing , psychology , art , social psychology , literature , poetry , politics , law
The author systematize history of Russian university libraries, analyze their progressing in digital environment, and discuss new possibilities for modernizing education and academic libraries, in particular. The laws and regulations for university libraries are reviewed; their functions and services are specified. As a result of global information processes intensive growth, the demand for elibraries and their services have been increasing. The students of Cherepovets State University were surveyed on the issues of library service efficiency. The survey proved the significance and relevance of library services for the students; the strengths and weaknesses of library services were identified. The authors emphasize the need for intensifying marketing component in library activities and promotion of its services, and for studying target audience demands. The prospects for academic libraries are also discussed.