Status and prospects for the libraries of academic research institutes (as the case study of SB RAS Novosibirsk Scientific Center libraries). Part 2

Abstract

The authors analyze the survey of the Novosibirsk Scientific Center’s libraries related to the relevant services provided by academic libraries. In Part 2, the authors discuss the findings for traditional and innovative services; attitude of library directors toward the newest services, and the latest developments. On the whole, the libraries of SB RAS research institutes enforce the widest range of activities and services based on the newest technologies. However, to offer modern information services, the librarians have to interact with researchers (experts) as their obvious partners. Through analyzing the survey results, the authors came to the following conclusions: all libraries have been accomplishing their traditional tasks; despite their adaptation to a new environment, as far as implementation of information services is concerned, they have remained at the level 1990s – early 2000s; library top managers demonstrate interest toward new knowledge and skills needed to offer innovative services to their users.