The author demonstrates that the problems of library process automation have been put forward in 1970s. He refers to the book by Gerard Salton (1927–1995) (well-known author and designer of SMART – System for the Mechanical Analysis and Retrieval of Text): «Dynamic information and library processing» (1973). In his monograph, Salton reviewed the libraries and predicted their future as electronic institutions; he also proposed the model of efficient library collection circulation and discussed the issues of collection quality, file organization and storage, technology of computer-aided classification, etc. He concluded the monograph with the paragraph on the collection growth and document removal. In fact, it was one of the first and significant works in electronic collection studies. Russian e-librarianship dates back to 2001 when the first edition of textbook by Andrey I. Zemskov and Ya. L. Shrayberg was published. The priority of theoretical conceptualization of electronic processes was given to IT professionals. They were enthusiastic about new technologies but rather depreciative about the time-honored provisions of general and applied library science. They have been thinking that they are to design the library of special kind and, correspondingly, that the library science of special kind bears no relation to traditional library studies. Empirically they have adopted the approach of their predecessors of the dawn of civilization. They have been interpreting the subject of electronic library studies etymologically – as the book depository (i.e. the system of two elements: e-documents and facilities). The e-library, however, has got the same structure as any other library, and the structure of library science is also the  same; it comprises the rovisions related to the whole e-library and each of its four elements of its primary contour, i.e. library collection, user/reader contingent, facilities and resources, and library staff. Each of the provisions is specified in the article.

The author discusses application of innovative digital technologies in library bibliographic services. The digitalization cannot be limited to collection digitization, development of digital collections and provision of digital access to these collections. Its essential task is to find integrated solutions in bibliographic activities based on innovative system comprised primarily of the big data technology, machine learning and artificial intellect. The author examines the potential of artificial intellect systems implemented in many foreign libraries. Their successful experience is very promising. The artificial intellect is used for retrieving relevant and reliable information, mining bibliographic metadata, creating standard bibliographic records and reference lists, designing chat-bots, automatic in formation distribution on user request, selecting key values from document array. With digital technology advances, the bibliographers will have to be directly in volved in designing systems, services, programs and apps to provide bibliographic and information products and services so that traditional bibliographical principles, values and ethics lay the foundation for and are preserved in innovative artificial intellect technologies.

The author specifies signal information in bibliographies supporting science and research, which enables to use Web of Science Core Collection efficiently. Subscription to the alerts on new arrivals to the Web of Science Core Collection is based upon the preserved search and citation history. The subscribers are researchers and librarians who provide science and research information support. Intensive use of bibliographic databases was expected to replace selective dissemination of information, as the key technological processes of these alerttypes are identical. The author argues that these methods of differentiated bibliographic information services may be combined in providing alerts to researchers; she refers to regular requests as an example. Journal contents in the database may become one more option of individual information retrieval. Subscribers to rapid signal information may receive the alerts on articles published in domestic and foreign journals. These two methods would open up new opportunities within the system of science and research information support.

Information activities of national regional libraries in promoting original traditional cultures, including that of Russian native minorities, are discussed. Cultural resources as presented at the websites of national libraries of RF constituents were examined, and 70 resources were identified, including 12 in national languages. The National Library of Chuvash Republic holds the largest number of independent digital resources. Digital publications, websites and portals are among the most popular library resources. The national regional libraries have been also developing and maintaining their databases, however their rate is rather insignificant. Many library Internet projects are characterized by their multilayer structure, which enables users to access various information resources in culture and arts via single access point. Ill-conceived navigation, lack of distinctstructural hierarchy, information mix-up when some resources, including those in regional studies are present in several website sections, are on the downside of representing resources on the libraries’ websites. According to the data obtained, virtual exhibitions make the largest share of individual digital resources. The libraries of Volga Federal District appear to be the most centered on designing and promoting resources on the culture of titular ethnic groups.

The author reviews in brief the library catalogs as the origins of subject search in the modern search systems. He examines the concept of “subject search”, offers its definition (lacking in the state standards – GOSTs), specifies the types (subject search, search by keywords, systematic search) and characterizes them. The libraries use intensively all three types of subject search while the Internet-based search engines offer just one type, i.e. search by keywords. The universal search systems, like Google and Yandex, do not entail cataloguing, however the possibility of subject search by keywords is designed within html-code and tagging system. The author investigates into the application of systematic search on the Internet. He concludes that this search type emphasizes is intensively applied to the resources related to libraries or science and research (library e-catalogs, abstract databases, etc.). He suggests that in time tagging, the Internet popular subject search system, will tend to classifying and systematic search.

The experience of training in “Library and information activities” (specialty 51.04.06), profile “Theory and methodology of library pedagogical activities”, master program is analyzed. The history of librarianship master program at Eastern Siberian State Institute of Culture is reviewed; the faculty structure and learners are characterized. The curriculum comprises library, bibliographical, psychological and pedagogical and management disciplines. The tasks are specified: educating thoughtful professionals aware of library problems; developing theory and methodology; involving students into conceptualizing prospects for library and information industry. Methodological approaches and teaching methods are discussed as exemplified by the disciplines: “Methodology of library pedagogical activities”, “Library professiology”, “Organization and methodology of library, bibliographical and bibliological studies”, “Library environment and space”, “Business etiquette in library”. The focus is made on developing professional (rigorous) and personal (flexible) competences: critical thinking, empathy, communication skills, etc. The authors’ experience in applying pedagogical technologies is discussed (mind maps, puzzle technique, cases, discussions, presentations, etc.). The contents of practical activities and the subjects of final qualifying papers are characterized.

On July 15 – September 5, 2020, the exhibition “Non-archeological values of the archeological museum” took place at Tauric Chersonese State Museum and Heritage Site. The exhibition revealed the history of the book collection of Karl Kazimirovich Koststyushko-Valyuzhinich (1847−1907), museum founder and first head of excavations. Museum researchers investigate into the origins of the museum scientific library, both the books purchased by the founder and individual publications in the museum book collection. The authors conclude that the museum library was formed, in large part, on the basis Koststyushko Valyuzhinich’s book collection and down to his book preferences. In fact, the unique museum book collection was formed during the lifetime of the outstanding figure. That is the reason for the museum library, and precisely, its part acquired by Koststyushko-Valyuzhinich, to be included into the register of Russian book monuments.