Part I. Society — Culture — Library

1. The Epoch in the Documents, Memoirs and Illustrations «Sacred to the Memory of the Twelfth Year...»: The Patriotic War of 1812

• Author: Khvostova S., Head, Sites’ Editorial Board, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the history of the creation of the website «The Patriotic War of 1812. The Epoch in the Documents, Memoirs and Illustrations», dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Russian victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812.
• Key words: Site, Digital Library, Manuscript, Sound Recording, Illustrated Album.
• Summary in Russian

2. The 25th Moscow International Book Fair

• Author: Kalinkina A., Editor, Printing and Publishing Department of Periodicals, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the 25th anniversary of the Moscow International Book Fair, which was held from 5 to 10 September 2012 at the All-Russian Exhibition Center in Moscow.
• Key words: Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications, Digital Publishing, Russian Library Association, Electronic Copy.
• Summary in Russian

3. The Intellectual Briefing-Presentation of «The Book in the Space of Multimedia Culture» in the Framework of the 25th Moscow International Book Fair

• Authors: Shibaeva E., Chief Specialist, Special Projects Directorate, the Russian State Library
  Starykh M. Editor, Printing and Publishing Department of Periodicals, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the intellectual briefing presentation «The Book in the Space of Multimedia Culture», which was held on August 7, 2012 within the framework of the 25th Moscow International Book Fair.
• Key words: Center Library Innovation, Children’s Book Publishing, Qr-code, Digital Library, Social Network.
• Summary in Russian

4. Structure of the Russian Dissertation Collections

• Author: Kabanova N., Chief Archivist, Research Department of Manuscripts, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the structure of the dissertation collections of Russia and the problems of formation of the general dissertational space.
• Key words: All-Russian Dissertation Collection, Dissertation Collection of the Russian State Library, Dissertation.
• Summary in Russian

Part II. Informatization — Resources — Technologies

5. Organization of the Research Activities of Libraries in the Internet

• Author: Oparina O., Director of the Sverdlovsk Regional Universal Scientific Library named after V.G. Belinsky, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences
• Abstract: Tendencies and science institualization forms in the electronic environment as well as scientific Internet infrastructure are considered in the paper. The trends of network investigations associated to library information resources, information access technologies, information literacy and information needs are shown.
• Key words: Libraries, Librarianship, Virtual Environment, Internet, Research Methods, Research Activity, Science Infrastructure, Electronic Science.
• Summary in Russian

6. Procedure for Legal Deposit Granting of Electronic Publications

• Author: Starostin V. Deputy Head, Department of Supervision in the Information Technology, the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Telecom, Information Technologies and Mass Communications (ROSKOMNADZOR)
• Abstract: On the problems of electronic legal deposit and its granting efficiency control. Regulations of work with defaulters for nondelivery, untimely and incomplete delivery of legal deposit copies are highlighted in the paper.
• Key words: Legal Deposit, Electronic Publications, Infringement of Delivery Procedure, Administrative Enforcement.
• Summary in Russian

Part III. Book — Reading — Reader

7. Educational Research and Methodological Literature and its Role in Formation of Research Potential of the Russian Teacher (the second half of XIX — the beginning of the XX century)

• Author: Goncharov M., Associate Professor, Pedagogy Department of the Moscow Pedagogical State University, Cand. Sc. Education
• Abstract: The article deals with the process of formation and development of scientific-pedagogical and educational literature in the social and pedagogical context. The overview of the most famous and popular textbooks and manuals on the theory and history of education, which raise issues that are relevant and interesting for modern teachers.
• Key words: Pedagogy, Psychology, Teacher, Child, Teaching, Methodology, Thinking, Moral, Education, Memory, Encouragement, Punishment, School, Gymnasium, Seminary.
• Summary in Russian

8. Publications of the Don Historical Commission

• Author: Boldyreva O., Head, Research and Bibliographic Department, the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
• Abstract: On the Don Historical Commission established by Cossack chieftain A. Bogaevsky in exile. On the basis of the archival materials a brief excursion into the history of the Commission is made, the author estimates the Commission’s contribution to the book publishing industry.
• Key words: Russian Abroad, Don Historical Commission, Chieftain A.Bogaevsky, «The Don Chronicle», Cossack Press, Cossack Collections.
• Summary in Russian

9. «Literacy, Process of Reading and Writing is Harmful»: L. N. Tolstoy and K. S. Aksakov in Dispute on the Books for the People

• Author: Mozharova M., Senior Research Associate, A.M. Gorkiy Institute of the World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Candidate of Philology
• Abstract: The article deals with the concepts of «enlightenment» and «literacy». The author compares the views of K.S. Aksakov, I.V. Kireyevsky and A.S. Khomyakov with L.N. Tolstoy’s position on the dispute about the books for common people. The analysis is based on the articles, letters, diaries of L.N. Tolstoy and his contemporaries.
• Key words: Books for People, Literacy, Enlightenment, Education, Literary Work, Progress, Slavophilism, Westernism.
• Summary in Russian

Part IV. Images — Faces — Destinies

10. Professor Jakov Shraiberg is World-Class Triple Threat Library Scientist

• Author: Zemskov A., General Specialist, Advisor to the General Director of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor
• Abstract: On the life and activity of Jakov Shraiberg, the General Director of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, an well-known expert in library science and a member of the Editorial Board of journal «Bibliotekovedenije» («Library and Information Science»).
• Key words: Jakov Shraiberg, Automated Library Information System, Network Irbis Program, Russian Center of Corporate Cataloging.
• Summary in Russian

11. The 185th Birth Anniversary of P. Pekarsky: Bibliologist, Bibliographer and Bibliophile

• Author: Chikunov A., Postgraduate Student, S.I. Vavilov Institute of History of Natural Science and Technology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
• Abstract: On the creative development of the academician P.Pekarsky known as the Russian historian of science, education and book business of the XIXth century. The main stages of his biography and research activity are reflected in the paper. Due to poor coverage of this topic in the domestic historiography the article can be of interest for experts in the field of science and bibliography history.
• Key words: P. Pekarsky, History, Bibliography, Academy of Sciences, Book Industry, Library
• Summary in Russian

Part V. International Content

12. Modern Library like a Source of Inspiration and New Possibilities: View of Participants of the IFLA World Library and Information Congress

• Author: Shibaeva E., Chief Specialist, Special Projects Directorate, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: Overview of participation in the 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly of the World Library and Information Congress held on August 11–17, 2012 in Helsinki.
• Key words: 78th IFLA General Conference, International Communication, Privatization of Cyberspace, Culture of Innovation, Information Service
• Summary in Russian

13. Cataloging Questions at the IFLA 78th General Conference and Assembly

• Author: Kasparova N., Head, Acquisition and Cataloging Directorate, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the modern problems and trends in the Russian and international cataloguing, considered at the 78th IFLA General conference.
• Key words: IFLA, International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD), ISBD Consolidated, RDA, Namespace, FRBR, MARC, RDF, Project Pode, Bibliographic Data, Metadata UNIMARC, MARC 21, LOD, Web 2.0, Wiki-cataloging.
• Summary in Russian

14. The International Book Fair in New York: BookExpo America 2012 (BEA)

• Author: Nikonorova E., Head, Special Projects Directorate, the Russian State Library, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor
• Abstract: On the International Book Fair BookExpo America 2012 (BEA), which is the largest book fair in North America, held on June 2–7, 2012 in New York.
• Key words: BookExpo America 2012 (BEA), Anthology of Modern Literature, Modern Literary Activity, Library Funding, Acquisition.
• Summary in Russian

15. The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs of the Illinois University: New Opportunities for Professionals from Russia

• Author: Samodova Yu., Head of Sector, Department of Foreign LIS and International Relations, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the meeting with the leaders of the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs of the Illinois University (Urbana-Champaign, USA), held at the All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature after M.I. Rudomino.
• Key words: Mortenson Center for International Library Programs of the Illinois University, Public library, University Library, Monograph, Memorial Function, Library Consortium.
• Summary in Russian

Part VI. Historical Practices and Reconstructions

16. The Library was open «to Perpetuate the Memory of the War of 1812 to the Next Generation»

• Author: Patutkina V., Head, Sector of Library Science History, the Ulyanovsk Regional Research Library named after V.I. Lenin
• Abstract: On the basis of archival research the author reconstructs the history of the Public library opening in the village Verkhnyaya Maza of Syzran District, Simbirsk province. The article is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812 and the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the library.
• Key words: Davidov, Patriotic War of 1812, Simbirsk Province, Ulyanovsk Region, Library History, Public Library, Village Reading Room
• Summary in Russian

17. Libraries of the Perm Educational Institutions (XIX — the beginning of the XX century)

• Author: Pigaleva S., Head, Sector of Book Monuments, the Perm Local History Museum
• Abstract: Analyzing the catalogues, memories and works of the graduates and teachers of the Perm educational institutes the author reveals that there are the same features in forming library collections of educational institutes in different provincial towns of the XIXth century. The availability of library collections for the students is shown by the example of the Perm Male Gymnasium and the Perm Theological Seminary.
• Key words: Fundamental Library, Student Library, Perm City, Male Gymnasium, Theological Seminary, Revolutionary Groups, Acquisition, Private Book Collection.
• Summary in Russian

18. Library in the Context of Time (to the 50th Anniversary of V. Mayakovsky Stavropol Regional Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired)

• Author: Grechkina Zh., Chief Bibliographer, Department of Automation and Modern Information Technologies of V. Mayakovsky Stavropol Regional Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
• Abstract: On the 50th anniversary of V. Mayakovsky Stavropol Regional Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The activities of the special library, directed on enhancing the socio-cultural rehabilitation of the disabled people, the introduction of automation of library processes and providing of equal access to information for all users are described in the paper.
• Key words: Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Anniversary, History, Functions, Information Resources, Website, Social Rehabilitation, Information Technology, Visually Impaired Users.
• Summary in Russian

Part VII. Education — Profession

19. Subject of the Patriotic War of 1812 in the Moscow Region Libraries

• Author: Yarich I., Head, Sector of the Research and Methodical Work Department, N.K. Krupskaya Moscow Regional State Scientific Library
• Abstract: On the best library projects devoted to the Patriotic war of 1812, which have been submitted for regional competitions in 2012. Innovative forms of activity and original ideas of work with readers are represented in the article.
• Key words: Library, Competition, Relevance, Project, War of 1812, Moscow Region, Multimedia, System, Culture, Borodino, Russia
• Summary in Russian

20. Transdisciplinary Approach in the Educational Edition

• Author: Vokhrisheva M., Head, Bibliography Department, the Samara State Academy of Culture and Arts, Doctor of Education, Professor
• Abstract: Review of V.Brezhnev’s tutorial «Information service».
• Key words: Actual Knowledge, Transdisciplinary Approach, Organization of Information Services, Consumer Requirements.
• Summary in Russian

Part VIII. Facts — Events — Estimations

21. Scientific and Research Libraries of Russia: Prospection

• Authors: Artemieva E., Head, Department of Research and Methodological Work, the State Public Scientific Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences
  Lavrik O., Deputy Director for Scientific Research, the State Public Scientific Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Education
• Abstract: On the Interregional Scientific Conference «Research Libraries of Russia: A Look into the Future», held at the State Public Scientific Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSTL SB RAS) on September 26–28, 2012.
• Key words: Electronic Systems of Scientific Communications, Information Literacy, Interlibrary Interaction, Professional Development.
• Summary in Russian

22. The Annual Meeting of Directors of Libraries for Children and Young Adults

• Author: Chikisheva A., Chief Librarian, Research and Methodological Department, the Russian State Children’s Library
• Abstract: On the Annual Meeting of Libraries for Children and Young Adults on the topic «Actual problems of Libraries for Children Management» taken place at the Russian State Library for children on September 25–27, 2012.
• Key words: Annual Meeting of Directors the Libraries for Children and Young Adults, Legal Framework for Libraries, Library Management, Internet Resource, Professional Development.
• Summary in Russian