Principles, Priorities and Features of Information and Analytical Activities of a Modern Library
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https://doi.org/10.32461/2409-9805.4.2025.351518Keywords:
knowledge management, digital transformation, electronic resources, analytical products, information servicesAbstract
The purpose of the article is to analyse the principles, priorities, and features of the information and analytical activities of modern libraries in the context of the digital transformation of society and to determine the role of the library as an information and analytical hub. The research methodology is based on a combination of general scientific and specialised methods, including analysis and synthesis to generalise theoretical approaches; the comparative method to compare practices of organising information and analytical activities in different types of libraries; systemic and structural-functional approaches to consider information and analytical activity as an integrated component of the library system; as well as heuristic methods to forecast prospects for its development under conditions of digital change. The scientific novelty of the study lies in substantiating the conceptual foundations and priority directions of the information and analytical activities of the modern library as an integrative process that combines traditional library functions with innovative digital services, analytical technologies, and new forms of communication with users. Conclusions. It is demonstrated that information and analytical activity is a key factor in transforming libraries into multifunctional information and communication centres capable of producing analytical products, supporting scholarly communication, and facilitating managerial decision-making. It is established that the effectiveness of this activity should be based on the principles of systematisation, innovation, and user orientation, while key priorities include the development of electronic resources, the creation of information and analytical products for science, education, and management, and the integration of libraries into the global information space. Emphasis is placed on the growing role of information and analytical centres and national analytical resources in shaping the digital landscape and supporting knowledge-based societies.
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