Digital transformation of libraries: The concept, definition, and development vectors
https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2026-8-15-28
Abstract
Today, the pace of transition to information society, based on information and knowledge, is accelerating. The authors emphasize the difference between digitization (conversion of analog information resources to digital formats) and digitalization (initial generation of information resources in digital formats). Digitalization has initiated the process of digital transformation (DT). The DT results in qualitative changes in economic and social infrastructure (which includes the library information sector), and public administration. The authors analyze the concept and vectors of digital transformation in libraries (DTL). The DTL achievements are assessed against the Stolyarov’s four-component library model that is still relevant. The digital transformation in libraries is the transformations in the library information sphere that make it to revise its activities conforming to the comprehensive digitalization paradigm. The authors discuss the key DTL components to characterize the transition of libraries to information society.
Keywords
information society,
digitization,
four-component model of library,
reference retrieval tools,
digital transformation of libraries,
comprehensive digitalization paradigm
Supporting agencies: The paper is prepared under the Government Order to RNPLS&T project No. 075-00550-26-00 of January 12, 2026, theme No. 1024031400219-9-5.8.3 "E-librarianship and development of library and Bibliographic activities of science libraries in the context of digital transformation and digital maturity of information and educational environment" (FNEG-2025-0006)
About the Authors
Y. L. Shrayberg
Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yakov L. Shrayberg – Dr. Sc. (Engineering), Professor, Corresponding Member, Russian Academy of Education, Academic Director, Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, Editor-inChief, Scientific and Technical Libraries Journal, Head, E-libraries and Scientometric Studies Chair.
Moscow
V. V. Zverevich
Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Victor V. Zverevich – Master of Library Science (USA), Researcher, Assistant to Director for Research.
Moscow
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Shrayberg Y.L., Zverevich V.V. Digital transformation of libraries: The concept, definition, and development vectors. Scientific and Technical Libraries. 2026;(8):15-28. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2026-8-15-28
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