Document resources of RNPLS&T: The structure, content, use and relevance

Abstract

The authors characterize the collections of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, the structure of traditional and digital information resources being developed to provide information support of education and science. Special attention is given to inhouse digital resources, i. e. e-catalogs of various types, e-library including electronic archive, specialized bibliographic databases, as well as open access digital resources and licensed resources of other organizations and resources being accessed in test mode. The authors examine the issues of access organization and availability of information resources for various user groups. The authors analyze the use of library collections and the subject scope of demanded documents. The rate of traditional and digital information resources in user services is specified, the relation between the user audience structure and resource relevance is demonstrated. The role of exhibitions in collection use and new users attraction is emphasized; the significance of educational, scientific and popular seminars to promote the system of information resources, technologies and services is shown. The need for comprehensive strategy to balance efficient traditional and digital information resources in library services is substantiated.