The Twenty First International Conference “LIBCOM-2017” - “Information Technologies, Computer Systems and Publications for Libraries”. (Review of events)

Abstract

The Twenty First International Conference “LIBCOM-2017” - “Information Technologies, Computer Systems and Publications for Libraries” (November 20-24, 2017, Suzdal) is reviewed. Several professional events within the program appeared to be of greatest interest to the participants are highlighted, among them the Conference Central Discussion Site, the Board and members session of the National Library Association Libraries of the Future , discussion round table "Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled": Its value in the modern society and the role of libraries, problem-oriented workshop and discussion round table “Education in culture: New ideas and projects”, discussion round table “Problems of modern university libraries in the digital era”, and the traditional exhibition “Information technologies, computer systems and publications for libraries” and IRBSI School - both continuously held within every LIBCOM conference, and versatile social program. The winners of LIBCOM-2017 nominations were also announced. The forum conclusions are made.