Professional correspondence. Attempt of the analysis

Abstract

In article attempt of the substantial analysis of the author’s professional correspondence is made. Typical questions asked by librarians are examined in detail. The author specifies that in case of receiving similar questions he recognizes the need for preparing a consultation or an article. Examples of the questions demanding serious preliminary work before answering are given. The author quotes and comments on several statements by librarians including those working abroad. The problems of professional selection, self-education and self-improvement hold an important place in the professional correspondence. Organization of the author’s correspondence archive is discussed.