The author emphasizes that the information approach reveals logical relationship of “information” and “document” concepts, information technology impact on documentary communication, and serves as a methodological basis for documentology as the doсumentosphere unifying theory. The obstacles to theoretical integration of document-based social institutions are examined.

The Federal Target Program “Research and Development in the Priority area of the Sci-Tech Complex of Russia for the Years 2014-2020” aimed at proving integrated solutions is introduced. The role of science and higher education information support as a program key element is emphasized. The projects under two contracts concluded between RNPLS&T and the RF Ministry of Education and Science, namely “Licensed access to international lists of journals indexed” and “Licensed access to international full-text databases”, are described. Based on the projects results, the author concludes on their efficiency.

The growth of the Open DOAR database worldwide is demonstrated and Russian participation is analyzed. The basic principles of the Socionet system are described. As for the open access journals, the new conditions of inclusion into the DOAJ system are specified. The new aspects of the open access technology on citation activity are shown. The author examines the key functions of the open access systems, equally important for the libraries, namely. 1. Dissemination of research information (here by virtue of the repository establishing in library), and 2. Information delivery to the library users (here by virtue of navigation of open access journals and repositories).

The background of cloud computing, key characteristics and terminology problems are discussed; deployment models and cloud services are introduced; the positive features and drawbacks are described. Cloud technologies impact on libraries and community at large is emphasized.

The RNPLS&T’s Project “Publishing theme e-collections of 18^th-early 20^th centuries publications to form the culture of nature management and environmental protection” has won the prize of the XII (Annual) Contest: V.I. Vernadsky National Ecological Prize sponsored by V. I. Vernadsky Non-governmental Ecological Foundation in the nominated category “Mass media and environmental protection”. The author describes the contest goals and tasks and reveals the essence of the RNPLS&T’s project and its prospects.

The given analysis of the library space principles and characteristics enables to define the substance of public library activities. The author insists on discarding outdated professional paradigms and on developing new models of library-user relationship, including through distant access which enables feedback, too. She also focuses on flexible and differentiated use of library space.

The authors assess the quality of training under Library Information Activities Master’s Program in the RF universities of culture. They analyze the experience the Master’s Program “Information Analytical Activities” at Kemerovo State Institute of Culture. The educational vectors, strategic support and first results of the Program are specified. The prospects for networked interaction between the state’s academic library information departments in developing and introducing master’s educational programs are considered.

Traditional library catalog services are considered. When a certain (known) source of information is demanded “here and now”, it is more efficient to address library collections directly. However, single library’s catalogs often prove to be insufficient source of information on a subject of interest, and users have to be warned and given appropriate recommendations on search strategies.