The open e-library for science and education in Orenburg region is an integral part of the national information resource

Abstract

The current problems of open access to science and education information and international visibility of regional open e-libraries (repositories) are discussed. The foreign and national experience in developing regional e-libraries, their status and dynamics are analyzed. The authors argue that accessibility of open electronic libraries are the must for science, education and culture; these libraries provide unlimited access to scientific and learning resources, as well as to the local materials. E-libraries integration between different systems and sectors makes one of the stages in the transition to the open digital resources. The authors emphasize that Orenburg region has got every prerequisite for building its single open information space. The characteristic features of scientific and education open e-library in Orenburg region are revealed. Special attention is given to selecting soft- and hardware for building the open electronic library. The leading role of academic libraries in scientific, educational and local content building tailored to regional features is emphasized.