Using digital resources at Chelyabinsk State Institute of Culture Scientific Library

Abstract

Design and use of digital resources at universities are discussed. The conclusions of testing optimal model of university library’s collection development are made. Experimental stages are described: the issues of building university’s digital information and education environment, collection compliance with disciplines standards, budget minimization through purchasing access to digital learning resources, teaching skills of digital publication use and resource use control for education to use are discussed. Interaction of digital library systems and digital information education environment is highlighted. The necessity for investigating into the functionality of university digital resources and finding appropriate solutions is justified.