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No 12 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2017-12

SCIENTOMETRICS. BIBLIOMETRICS

5-18 1310
Abstract
In the recent five years, Russian universities’ publishing activities have increased several times. The authors consider their strategies used to increase publications to be indexed in Scopus database, i. e. publications in foreign journals and conference proceedings, inviting outer authors, so called ‘predatory’ journals. The efficiency of these strategies and their side-effects differ a lot. The universities, intentionally or unwittingly, apply various combinations of strategies based on their intrinsic conditions (administrative practices) and environment (possibility of cooperation). The authors argue that interaction with FASO/RAS institutions is the key driver for several leading Russian universities.
19-30 579
Abstract
Bibliometric studies in geological disciplines are reviewed. Data were selected for the bibliometric study. The main indicators analyzed were: number of publications, Hirsch index, journals impact factor, and IQp. The study task is to reveal interdependence of authors’ indicators and publications bibliometric indicators, and, based on selected indicators, to assess researchers’ quality and performance. The author suggests that IQp may be used to respond to bibliometric inquiries made by discipline experts. The paper is prepared within the framework of the Government Task 2017 for the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ACTIVITIES: THEORY AND PRACTICE

31-51 544
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The activities of the Library Bibliographic Classification (BBK) Research and Development Center are reviewed. The problem of BBK identifiers, history of the tables versions, managing Russian libraries’ transfer to BBK are the aspects widely discussed in professional media. The author reflects on BBK publication and use in foreign countries. For the first time, the author comments on the evaluation of the BBK by ISKO (International Society for Knowledge Organization) experts. He also explains why to differentiate between the Soviet BBK and the BBK being Russia’s national classification system. The table of all Library Bibliographic Classification (BBK) editions with volume and circulation data for every volume (issue) is appended.
52-62 618
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Lexicographic works are examined as an integrated information resource. The basic structure of dictionaries is described. Patterns of use in user services are considered. The rich information potential of dictionaries for reference bibliographic services is revealed. The author concludes that lexicographic publications make valuable information sources and an important element of bibliographic and lexicographic search. It is vital to use all structural components of lexicographic resources in reference and bibliographic services and to teach users how to use them.
63-72 419
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OPAC user search behavior study was conducted at RAS SB State Public Scientific and Technological Library based on OPAC log files information in statistical database for 2016. The frequency of information retrieval languages, the keyword language in the first place, and the information retrieval language of subject headings in the second place, was assessed. User search behavior in OPAC using keywords is characterized. Different search request structures in this language are discussed. Individual search stories are analyzed. Typical search strategies, formulations, update methods are defined. The author concludes on the urgency of problems OPAC users face and suggests how to improve the situation.
73-80 500
Abstract
Main trends in developing special libraries’ information resources are characterized, in particular, those of art and museum libraries, libraries of higher art schools. The projects for generating information resources undertaked by these libraries are discussed. User inquiries are analyzed; stages of information services development are compared. Modern online-services: “Ask-a-bibliographer”, e-mail inquiries, Internet-based services, subject databases are illustrated by the examples of the databases: M. Fokin Archive, Sketch collection, The Artist, Russian Drama, Modern Dramatic Art , etc. The author concludes on the demand for building integrated digital resource of the libraries, museums, and art schools.

PROBLEMS OF THE INFORMATION SOCIETY

81-86 487
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The author examines the possible impact of pirate services providing access to scientific information on libraries. He names Sci-Hub service as a typical Internet service providing illegal access to research papers and materials. New potential challenges of illegal practices and services for research and academic libraries are formulated. The author emphasizes that new technologies of access to scientific knowledge require that the libraries analyze thoroughly and plan their own services; cooperate closely with publishers to promote new modern methods of access; design and build soft- and hardware packages in statistical control and user logging; control possible illegal activities; train users in appropriate use of science information specify the danger of using “grey” and “black” zones and services.
87-96 559
Abstract
In the last five years the authors have studied applicability of citation analysis to the problem of detection of translated plagiarism. During these years we verified the efficiency of this method and carried out several applied studies. It enabled us to detect a number of illegal uses of borrowed foreign texts in several research areas. We showed that the method is more efficient in natural and exact sciences as compared to social sciences. Besides, it is more appropriate when analyzing research articles, reviews and reports as compared to other document types.

LIBRARY PROFESSION. STAFF. EDUCATION

97-108 591
Abstract
The author characterizes musical libraries through ‘ type and variety’ correspondence method. On account of ‘satisfying user professional information needs’, ‘special libraries’ and ‘musical libraries’ correlate as a type and a variety , correspondingly, which means that the former comprises the latter. On account of ‘collection social availability’, musical libraries are seen as a type comprising the following varieties: ‘public musical libraries’ and ‘private musical libraries’. The author rejects the idea that all special libraries make scientific libraries. Specific professional standards of musical librarians are examined in detail.

LIBRARY HISTORY

109-122 664
Abstract
In his essay on librarians’ saving library books on the USSR’s occupied territories in the Russian Federation, Belorussia, Ukraine during the Great Patriotic War (WW2), the author emphasizes that there are few document sources on the subject. He presents his own research findings, narrates on the stories of characters after the Great Patriotic War. The paper is based on the lecture delivered at the Third World Professional Forum “The Book. Culture. Education. Innovations” - “Crimea-2017”.

УКАЗАТЕЛЬ МАТЕРИАЛОВ, ОПУБЛИКОВАННЫХ В 2017 Г.



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