Part I. Society — Culture — Library

1. Ecology and Youth: the Role of Libraries in the Formation of Citizenship

• Author: Leschinskaya V. Head, Project «EcoCulture», the Russian State Library for Young Adults
• Abstract: On the actual questions of ecological and educational activities of the Russian libraries and their role in environmental awareness-building of the rising generation. Special attention is paid to the effective forms of interaction between libraries and social youth ecology movement which grew rapidly in the last decade.
• Key words: Ecological Education, Library, Social Youth Ecology Movement, Library Clubs
• Summary in Russian

2. Library Political Science: Specialty Introductory Course

• Author: Igumnova N., Chief Research Worker, Interlibrary Cooperation with Russian Libraries and CIS Libraries, the Russian State Library, Doctor of Education
• Abstract: The paper deals with the fundamental principles of the Library Political Science, studying the domestic and foreign policy of the state in the field of librarianship as well as ways of its formation. The author reveals the object and subject of the Library Political Science, trends, functions, organization and model of cooperation between libraries of countries near and far abroad.
• Key words: Library Political Science, International Library Activities, Communication and Relationships, Library Space.
• Summary in Russian

Part II. Informatization — Resources — Technologies

3. The 11th International Research-to-Practice Conference «The Digital Age of Culture»

• Authors: Avdeeva N., Deputy Director on Information Technologies, the Russian Association of Electronic Libraries; Head, Directorate of Functioning and Monitoring of Client Service, the RSL
  Andrianova A., Deputy Director, the Russian Association of Electronic Libraries, Main Specialist, Department of Support of Access to Digital Resources of the RSL
  Nikulina O. Head, Department of Support of Access to Digital Resources of the RSL
• Abstract: The article represents a thematic review of the conference devoted to the digital resources of culture in global information world. The reports at the conference represent a wide range of the problems and innovative projects in the sphere of development of information and technical potential of the Russian libraries, museums and other institutions of culture, in the sphere of creation of digital libraries and systems within the framework of current legislation and also in the sphere of digitization and preservation of collections.
• Key words: Culture, Electronic Document Space, Digital Information Resources, Full—text Resources, Library, Library Collections, Museum Collections, Digital Library, Informatization of Libraries, Automation of Libraries, Digitization, Copyright
• Summary in Russian

4. The Conference «LIBCOM-2012»

• Author: Guseva E., Head, Directorate of Library Collections’ System, the Russian State Library, Cand. Sc. (Education)
  Rybakova E., Head of Sector, Storage Department for Main Collections, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the 16th International Conference and Exhibition «LIBCOM-2012», «Information Technologies, Computer Systems and Publications for Libraries», held on November 12–16, 2012.
• Key words: LIBCOM-2012, International Conference, Book Market, Information Need, E-catalog, Online Resource
• Summary in Russian

5. Intent Analysis of the Textual Information in Reference and Bibliographic Service of Users

• Author: Timina M., Graduate Student, St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts
• Abstract: The article shows that intellectual processes in bibliographical work are hard to formalize when describing them. The progress of the sense methods in bibliography is shown and the usage of intent analysis in different processes of bibliographical work is substantiated. In order to work out a special intent analysis method for bibliographical work, the main sources of intentions were marked out and a dictionary of intentions was made. The article points out the need of express intent analysis method which can be useful for practicing librarians.
• Key words: Bibliography, Bibliographical Studies, Intent Analysis, Document, Sense Analysis, Intention, Psycholinguistics
• Summary in Russian

6. Automation Technology to help the Blind

• Author: Panteleeva V., Deputy Director, the Bashkir Republican Special Library for the Blind, Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan
• Abstract: The actual issues of promotion of automated technologies to help organizations accessible environment in special and public libraries for users who have difficulty in reading the print. The resources of special library in the formats for the blind on the example of the Bashkir Republican Special Library for the Blind are revealed in the paper. The methods of virtual services for the blind and visually impaired users is shown.
• Key words: Library for the Blind, Accessible Environment, Automation Technology, Resources for the Blind
• Summary in Russian

Part III. Book — Reading — Reader

7. The 6th All-Russian Conference «National Program of Reading Support and Development: Challenges and Prospects»

• Author: Kalinkina A., Editor, Printing and Publishing Department of Periodicals, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the 6th All-Russian Conference «National Program of Reading Support and Development: Challenges and Prospects», organized by the Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications and the Interregional Library Cooperation Center, held in Moscow, at the «President Hotel» on November 23, 2012.
• Key words: Reading Promotion, Information Policy, Social Media, Publishing, Electronic Environment
• Summary in Russian

8. Reading in the System of Education Culturalization: Resources of the Modern School

• Author: Vlasenko V., Associate Professor, Department of Cultural and Socio-economic Disciplines, the Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla, Candidate of Cultural Science
• Abstract: The article deals with the function of reading as a cultural phenomenon, especially education needs in reading and the reasons for its ease in today’s world. Special attention is given to the school as one of the major factors of a fundamental change in the situation with reading in Russia.
• Key words: People, Person, Culture, Reading, School, Culturological Approach, Education, Intellectual Development
• Summary in Russian

Part IV. Images — Faces — Destinies

9. Heritage of N. Rubakin: Lessons from the Past

• Author: Borodina V. Professor, Library Science and Theory of Reading Department, the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts, Doctor of Education
• Abstract: Relevance of N.Rubakin’s heritage in connection with his birth 150th anniversary is considered in the paper. Some lessons from his works, significant nowadays and defining prospects of readers study in this century are proved.
• Key words: Anniversary, Rubakin, Life Strategy, Criteria, Education, Demand Level, Socialization Regularity
• Summary in Russian

10. People who do Fundamental Science

• Author: Sokolov A, Professor, the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts, Doctor of Education
• Abstract: On the interdisciplinary approach of the Russian researchers to library science, and bibliography in the 1980th. The contribution of T. Berestova is also highlighted in the article.
• Key words: T.Berestova, Library Science, Bibliography, Informatics, Information Space, Documentary Communication, 80’s
• Summary in Russian

Part V. International Content

11. Putting the World’s Cultural Heritage Online with Crowdsourcing

• Author: Zarndt F., Chair of the IFLA Newspapers Section (Coronado, United States)
• Abstract: The author defines the term «crowdsourcing». Current world trends of application of this method in various fields of knowledge are described. The analysis of the efficiency of its use in libraries in relation to the process of digitization of cultural heritage and putting it online is represented. Benefits of crowdsourcing before outsourcing for libraries are shown.
• Key words: Crowdsourcing, Outsourcing, Cultural Heritage, Internet, Libraries, Digitization, Digital Collection of Newspapers, Motivation, Project Evaluation
• Summary in Russian

12. In the Libraries of Poland and the Czech Republic: Extending the Frontiers

• Author: Belkovets E., Head, Directorate of Library Development, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: Information concerning the leading libraries of Poland and the Czech Republic, received during the visit of the delegation of the Russian state library to these libraries. Some tendencies of the library science development at the beginning of the XXI century are specified.
• Key words: Libraries of Poland, Libraries of the Czech Republic, Digital Libraries, Library Technology, Library Equipment.
• Summary in Russian

Part VI. Historical Practices and Reconstructions

13. Church and Secular Libraries of the Russian Province in the middle of the XIX century (on the materials of the Upper Volga Region Provinces)

• Author: Moniakova O., Director, the Kovrov Historical Memorial Museum; Senior Research Associate, the Center of Regional and Casual History Studying of Shuisky State Pedagogical University, Candidate of Historical Sciences
• Abstract: The article is the first attempt of a comprehensive comparative analysis of the functioning and interaction of secular and ecclesiastical library practices in the pre-reform Russia at the last decade of 1850—1860’s. The contribution to the cultural and educational space of the Russian provinces is represented.
• Key words: Library, Church and Secular Libraries, Cultural and Educational Space, Priest, Teacher, Secular Society, Intelligentsia, People, Province.
• Summary in Russian

14. Libraries of the Orenburg Cossack Army in 1917–1919

• Author: Savinova T., Bibliographer, the Institute of Steppe of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Orenburg)
• Abstract: On the history of the libraries of the Orenburg Cossack Army in 1917–1919, which were most dynamically developing in the region at that time.
• Key words: History of Libraries, Orenburg Cossack Army, 1917-1919, Publishing in 1918, Profession of Librarian.
• Summary in Russian

15. Regional and Rural Libraries in Increase of Culture of the Mari Village (1966–1975)

• Author: Rybalka V., Associate Professor, the Journalism Department, Mari State University, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Honoured Science Worker of the Republic of Mari El
• Abstract: On the regional and rural libraries of the Mari Village in 1966 — 1975. The organization of All-Union competition, the library activities of Krasnooktyabrskiy and Novotoryalskiy regions are described. Special attention is paid to the development of book trade and the activities of consumer cooperatives in rural areas.
• Key words: Regional and Rural Libraries, Mari Village, Krasnooktyabrskiy, Novotoryalskiy, Book Distribution, Competitions, Development and Organization of Libraries, Functioning, Acquisition, Trade.
• Summary in Russian

Part VII. Education — Profession

16. On the Possibility of Information Sciences Inclusion into the Nomenclature of Scientific Workers’ Specialties

• Author: Dvorkina M., Chief Research Associate, Scientific and Research Department of Library Science of the RSL, Doctor of pedagogical Sciences, Professor
• Abstract: The position of modern scientists regarding the place of library science, bibliography and bibliology into the Nomenclature of Scientific Workers’ Specialties is specified in the paper.
• Key words: Library Science, Bibliography, Bibliology, Informatics, Information Sciences, Nomenclature of Scientific Workers’ Specialties
• Summary in Russian

17. The New Challenges of University Pedagogical Community

• Author: Kluev V., Chairman, Educational and Methodical Council of Higher Education Institutions of the Russian Federation on the Education in the field of Library Information Activities; Head, Department of Management of Information and Library Activity, the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, Cand. Sc. (Education), Professor
• Abstract: On the enlarged meeting of Educational and Methodical Council of Higher Education Institutions of the Russian Federation on the Education in the field of Library Information Activities on the basis of the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, which was held on December 5, 2012. On the agenda of the meeting were questions of realization of new generation of industry educational standards for baccalaureate and magistracy. The special attention was paid to the methodical support of academic activities, the justification of initiation of actual training programs for students, the prospects of training for libraries in the near future.
• Key words: Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, Educational and Methodical Council, Library Information Activities, Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education, Bachelor’s Degree, Baccalaureate, Magistracy, Textbook.
• Summary in Russian

18. The Patriotic War of 1812 in the Historical and Bibliographical Publication

• Author: Divnogortsev A., Chief Librarian, the Research Department of Library Science, the Russian State Library, Candidate of Historical Science
• Abstract: Book Review on the «Groza dvenadtsatogo goda...» («Thunderstorm of twelfth year...») of V. Meshkov, which is a guide to the books about the Great Patriotic War.
• Key words: Book Review, V. Meshkov, 200th Anniversary of Victory in the Patriotic War of 1812, Historical Research, Memoirs, Historical and Bibliographic Text
• Summary in Russian

Part VIII. Facts — Events — Estimations

19. «Life without Drugs»: Round Table in the Russian State Library

• Author: Ivanova L., Leading Librarian, Public State and Regulatory Publications Department, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the round table «Life without Drugs», held on December 12, 2012 at the Center for Documents of International Organizations of the Public State and Regulatory Publications Department of the Russian State Library.
• Key words: Fight against Drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Rehabilitation and Educational Program.
• Summary in Russian