Part I. Library— Culture — Society

1. «Books in Russia: the Future which we are creating»

• Author: Babakhina N., Editor-in-chief, Editorial Department of Sites, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the round table «Books in Russia: the Future which we are creating» organized by the Special Projects Directorate of the Russian State Library and the Journal «Book Industry» within the 16th National Exhibition-Fair «Books of Russia».
• Key words: Foresight, Post-modernism, Roadmap, Print-on demand, POD, Social Network, Book Distribution.
• Summary in Russian

2. Behind the Scenes of the Global Information Society: Libraries and Big-time Politics

• Author: Kuzmin E., Chairman of the Intergovernmental Council and the Russian Committee of UNESCO «Information for All Program», Member of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, President of Interregional Center of Library Cooperation, Cand. Sc. (Pedagogy)
• Abstract: The paper examines the challenges facing libraries in the new information environment. Accessibility and preservation of information, information ethics, promotion of media and information literacy and reading, the promotion of multilingualism and diversity in cyberspace are a reflection of the global problems, solving them libraries contribute to the creation of the information society.
• Key words: Information Society, Electronic Information, Information Preservation, Information and Communication Technologies, Web Archiving, Multilingualism, Diversity, Information Gap, Cyberspace, Knowledge Society, Media and Information Literacy.
• Summary in Russian

3. Definition of Statistical Synergies and the Degree of Involvement of Libraries in the Socio-economic Environment of the Region

• Author: Makeeva O., Research Associate, Department of the Research and Methodical Work of the State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSTL SB RAS)
• Abstract: The results of studying the influence of environmental factors on the activities of libraries based on the investigation of macroeconomic indicators of socio-economic environment in the Siberian and Far Eastern federal districts.
• Key words: System of Library Indicators, Environment Factors, Correlation and Regression Analysis.
• Summary in Russian

Part II. Informatization — Resources — Technologies

4. Development of the E-books’ Market: Modern Trends and Features

• Authors: 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
  Shraiberg Ya., Director General, the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
• Abstract: The consumption level (sales level) of electronic books in the world, and in particular, in Russia and the most developed countries is shown on several examples generally taken from the Internet blogs.
• Key words: E-books, Blog, Sales Statistics, Book Market, Price-formation Policy.
• Summary in Russian

5. Development of Information Literacy of Schoolchildren: Issues and Approaches

• Author: Gromova O., Editor-in-chief, Magazine «Library at School — The First of September»
• Abstract: The author made an attempt to generalize available experience of activity on development of the schoolchildren information culture (IC). The problems in dealing with information specific to staff of children and youth libraries are considered in the paper. The main approaches — the traditional and active — to the development of IC are shown.
• Key words: Information Literacy, Information Culture, Secondary Education, School Library, Children’s Library, Children’s Librarians, Methodology of the Information Culture Development.
• Summary in Russian

Part III. Book — Reading — Reader

6. The Book Phenomenon: Link of Times and People

• Author: Vishnevskaya E., Deputy Head, the Research Department of Manuscripts, Head of the Sector, the Russian State Library, Candidate of Historical Sciences
• Abstract: On the presentation of the first facsimile edition of a unique manuscript monument — the Lutsk Gospel of the 14th century from the collection of the Research department of manuscripts of the Russian state library.
• Key words: Lutsk Gospel, Service Book, Rumyantsev Museum, Facsimile Copy, Facsimile Edition, Manuscript Monument, Tooling, Lettering.
• Summary in Russian

7. Some Observations Concerning Russia, summarized by Erik Palmquist in 1674 or Palmquist’s Album

• Author: Osetskaya N., Chief Librarian, Foreign LIS and International Relations Department, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: Lomonosov Publishing House in cooperation with the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the Stockholm University, the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, the Department of Modern Languages of the Uppsala University and the St. Petersburg Institute of History of the Russian Academy of Sciences published in 2012 the unique facsimile edition in folio of «Palmquist’s Album» and the special edition of «Some Observations Concerning Russia, summarized by Erik Palmquist in 1674», which includes the original text of Album in the Early Modern Swedish language and its translations into the Swedish, Russian and English languages, the manuscript description, the principles of reproduction and translation of Palmquist’s texts, the glossary in the Swedish, Russian and English languages as well as zoomed out edition of «Palmquist’s Album».
• Key words: Palmquist’s Album, Some Observations Concerning Russia, summarized by Erik Palmquist in 1674, Historical Source, Lomonosov Publishing House, National Archives of Sweden, Swedish Rossica, Moscovitica.
• Summary in Russian

8. Editiology as a Discipline of Bibliological Cycle

• Author: Shatrova M., Associate Professor, Department of Library Science and Bibliography, the Rivne State Humanitarian University (Ukraine), Candidate of Historical Sciences
• Abstract: Author of the article offers to unite the name of a science, which is engaged in studying of the history, theory, techniques and organizations of publishing and editorial business, under uniform term «editiology». The tasks, subject and research methods of editiology are designated.
• Key words: Editiology, Publishing and Editorial Business, Bibliology.
• Summary in Russian

Part IV. Images — Faces — Destinies

9. Contribution of Patrons to Library Science Development in Russia in the Second Half of XIX — the Beginning of the XX Century

• Author: Vorobieva A., Applicant for a Degree, Department of History and Archeology, the Humanitarian Institute of the Vladimir State University
• Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of the Russian patronship as one of the sources for formation of public and factory libraries collections in the second half of the XIXth — the beginning of the XXth centuries (on the materials of Vladimir, Kostroma and Yaroslavl provinces).
• Key words: Second half of the XIXth — the beginning of the XXth centuries, Patronage, Old Belief, Library, Private Collection of Books and Manuscripts, Yaroslavl Province, Kostroma Province, Vladimir Province.
• Summary in Russian

10. Library, which «was organized and created» by N. Dranitsyn: Life-work

• Author: Mitrophanov V. Associate Professor, Department of Humanitarian and Natural-science Disciplines, Branch of the South Ural State University, Professor, Department of Humanitarian and Social-Economic Disciplines, Branch of the Omsk State Technical University, Doctor of Historical Sciences (Nizhnevartovsk)
• Abstract: The Nizhny Novgorod Regional Archive Academic Committee’s library collection formation long-term activities of N. Dranitsyn, who was the organizer of study of the local history and library science, is revealed in the paper. New archival materials are used. For realization of the purpose N. Dranitsyn managed to attract S. Platonov, the outstanding scientist-historian, the honorary member of the commission.
• Key words: Nizhny Novgorod Regional Archive Academic Committee, Library Stock, Library, N. Dranitsyn, S. Platonov, Correspondence.
• Summary in Russian

Part V. International Content

11. Training Workshop at the Russian State Library

• Authors: Kalinkina A., Editor, Printing and Publishing Department of Periodicals, the Russian State Library
  Zaytseva L., Head, Department for Integrated Planning and Reporting, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the training workshop «Marketing of Your Library: Customer-centric Approach» held at the Russian state Library under the direction of Dr. Christie Koontz. The workshop was attended by representatives of various types and kinds of Moscow and Moscow region libraries: federal, regional, municipal; public, scientific and technical, university, departmental, etc., as well as educational institutions for staff training of library and information sector.
• Key words: Training Workshop, Customer-centric Approach, Market Research, Budgeting, Demography, Planning, Advertising, Library Mission.
• Summary in Russian

12. The Experience of the National Libraries Abroad of the Collection and Longterm Preservation of Internet Resources

• Authors: Brakker N., Main specialist, Centre on the Problems of Informatization in the Sphere of Culture (Centre PIC)
  Kujbyshev L., Director General, Centre on the Problems of Informatization in the Sphere of Culture (Centre PIC)
• Abstract: A review of National Libraries experience of WEB harvesting, archiving technologies and legal issues. The paper suggests an overlook of experience and experiments of National Libraries of Austria, Germany, China, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zeeland, Northway, Portugal, United Kingdom, USA, Finland, France, Czech Republic and Sweden.
• Key words: Long Term Preservation, WEB Archiving, National Libraries, Technologies, Legal Issues.
• Summary in Russian

Part VI. Historical Practices and Reconstructions

13. Public Readings as the Main Form of Cultural and Educational Activity of the Orthodox Libraries in the Russian Province (on the Example of the Oryol Province. The Second Half of XIX — the Beginning of the XX century)

• Author: Stepanova N., Lecturer, Department of Library Information Activities of the Oryol State Institute of Arts and Culture
• Abstract: The definition of the concept of «cultural and educational activity of the Orthodox libraries», the historical background of its origin and development stages and the main forms used of the Orthodox library in the Oryol Province are highlighted in the article. The special attention is paid to the characteristic of religious and moral readings. The system of orthodox libraries of the Oryol Province within which the main forms of cultural and educational activity were implemented is considered.
• Key words: Orthodox Libraries, Enlightenment, Cultural Activity, Oryol Province, Religious and Moral Readings, the second half of XIX — the beginning of the XX centuries.
• Summary in Russian

14. Library Science of the Volgograd Region in the 1970’s

• Author: Likhomanova E., Head, Department of Rare Book, the Scientific Pedagogical Library of the Volgograd State Social and Pedagogical University
• Abstract: On the history of library development of the Volgograd region in the 1970’s. The analysis of the main indicators of regional libraries, of the material, staff and technical base is given. The acquisition problem and the main forms and methods of library work are considered.
• Key words: History of Library Science, Volgograd Region, 1970s.
• Summary in Russian

15. From the History of Methodical Library Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Sverdlovsk Region

• Authors: Oparina O., Director of the Sverdlovsk Regional Universal Scientific Library named after V.G. Belinsky, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences
  Pirogova T., Leading Librarian, Zone Scientific Library of the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin (Yekaterinburg)
• Abstract: Historical stages of the methodical association of the libraries of the Sverdlovsk region higher education institutions are represented and results of its activity are analyzed in the paper. Issues of relevance of methodical association as forms of professional interaction of libraries are taken up. Factors of modern interlibrary cooperation are defined: integration of professional interests, innovative orientation of activity, informal communication style.
• Key words: Libraries of Higher Education Institutions, Regional Methodical Associations, Methodical Centres, Science-methodical Work, Regional Library Consortiums, Methodical Direction of Libraries, Ural, Sverdlovsk Region.
• Summary in Russian

Part VII. Education — Profession

16. On the Principles of Ecological Design in the Modern Library Space

• Authors: Bychkova E., Head, Environmental Information Department, the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
  Krukova E., Bibliographer, Environmental Information Department, the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
• Abstract: On the round table «Environment and eco-design in a modern library», held at the Conference «Crimea-2012».
• Key words: Environmental Information, Environmental Laws, Protection of Environmental Rights, Eco-design.
• Summary in Russian

17. Interactive Project «Ecological Calendar»

• Author: Yakubov E., Director, «The Khasavyurt City Centralized Library System», Republic of Dagestan
• Abstract: On the exhibition project «Ecological Calendar» of the Khasavyurt Central City Library named after Rasul Gamzatov created in the framework of the Year of the Environment, announced by the President of the Russian Federation.
• Key words: Khasavyurt Central City Library, Interactive Exhibition, Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Video Loan.
• Summary in Russian

18. Information Society — Libraries — Humanism

• Author: Kolesnikova M., Professor, the Department of Library Science and Theory of Reading, the St.-Petersburg State Culture and Arts University, Doctor of Education
• Abstract: The review of fundamental monographs of A. Sokolov: «Information society in virtual and social reality», «The Russian libraries in information society: professional and world outlook manual» and «Library and humanism: mission of library in a global technogenic civilization».
• Key words: Information Society, Technocracy, Crisis of Library Science, Municipal Libraries, Technological Civilization.
• Summary in Russian

Part VIII. Facts — Events — Communications

19. Exhibition «The 90th Anniversary of the Publishing House „Molodaya Gvardiya“ (Young Guard). Walking through the Pages of Editions»

• Author: Tatarinova E., Leading Librarian, Department of Official and Regulatory Publications, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the exhibition «The 90th Anniversary of the Publishing House „Molodaya Gvardiya“ (Young Guard). Walking through the Pages of Editions», held at the exhibition hall of the RSL in February 2013. The exhibition reflecting the life of the country during the period of uprise and existence of the publishing house «Molodaya Gvardiya».
• Key words: Publishing House for Youth, «Life of Outstanding People», Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Military-patriotic Theme, Pocket Size, Pocketbook.
• Summary in Russian

20. Editorial Board Meeting of the Journal «Library and Information Science»

• Author: Starykh M., Editor, Printing and Publishing Department of Periodicals, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the annual Editorial Board Meeting of the journal «Library and Information Science», held at the Russian State Library, March 19, 2013. The prospects of the journal development are represented.
• Key words: Statistical Monitoring of Libraries, Russian Book Market, Journal E-edition, Print-on Demand, POD, Historical Reconstruction.
• Summary in Russian