In memoriam of Tatyana F. Karatygina From historical heritage to the strategy to facilitate the prestige of library profession

Abstract

The monograph by T.F. Karatygina «Sveti, i budet svetlo. Professiologicheskie shtudii» [ “Shine! and the light will be. Professiological studies” ] (Moscow: Econ-Inform, 2015. - 507 p.) is reviewed from the viewpoint of library professional training. T.F. Karatygina’s contribution in library professionology is examined within the context of historical personification. The relevance of forming professional mentality as the major factor of the high quality of library profession today is emphasized. The interconnection between facilitation of library and information education and learning motivation is characterized.