Part 1. Library — Culture — Society

1. The All-Russian Library Congress — 2014: XIX Annual Conference of the Russian Library Association

• Author: Shaparneva M., Head of Information Publishing Group, the Russian Library Association, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences
• Abstract: The article presents the thematic review of the work of the All-Russian Library Congress — XIX Annual Conference of the Russian Library Association held on 18–23 May, 2014 in Ryazan, the Library capital of Russia in 2014. The Congress, devoted to the theme «Libraries in the Year of Culture», was conducted at the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Ryazan Region.
• Key words: The Russian Library Association, the State Cultural Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework, Innovation Activities of Libraries, Professional Competence, Library Staff Potential.
• Summary in Russian

2. The National Projects at the International Forum: New Stage of Development of the Crimea Conference

• Author: Shibaeva E., Chief Specialist of the Department of Special Projects, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: The most topical issues of the modern library concept are reflected in the Program of the 21st International Conference «Crimea-2014», the most vivid of them are analyzed in detail in the present article, including: National Electronic Library, its architecture, principles of formation and management, the portal design and opportunities for libraries-participants; the national projects of interdepartmental type, such as «Cultural Map of Russia» and «Map of the Russian Science». The author also tells about the library projects in the sphere of social media, about the great program for support of Crimean libraries.
• Key words: Crimea-2014, Sudak, National Projects, National Electronic Library, NEL, State Cultural Policy, Cultural Map of Russia, Map of the Russian Science, Social Media, Crimean Libraries.
• Summary in Russian

3. Theoretical Foundations of the National Standard «Library Statistics: Statistical Rates and Measurement Units»

• Authors: Dvorkina M., Chief Researcher of the Scientific Research Department of Library and Information Science, the Russian State Library, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Dzhigo A., Head of the Scientific Research Department of Library and Information Science, the Russian State Library, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Maistrovitch T., Head of Sector of the Scientific Research Department of Library and Information Science, the Russian State Library, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences
• Abstract: The paper analyses the theoretical problems of creating the statistical rates and measurement units in the field of librarianship and scientific research information. These problems include the library collection size, characteristics of user population, the list of available services and delivered activities, research and methodic activities, material and technical basis, communication equipment and services, financial management and library staff.
• Key words: Library, Statistics, Statistical Rates, Units of Measurement, Librarianship, Archives, Standard
• Summary in Russian

Part 2. Informatization — Resources — Technologies

4. Musical Digital Library: the New Insight into the Creative Works of Classical Composers

• Author: Bayakhunova L., Leading Researcher of the Scientific Information Centre on Culture and Art of the Russian State Library, Candidate of Art Criticism
• Abstract: The article summarizes the available electronic collections, dedicated to the works of great composers. The development of such projects gives the new sense to the concept of the modern music library. Mastering of these resources contributes to the broader view of the World Art and can serve as the basis for new scientific research.
• Key words: Music Libraries, Digital Music Libraries, Digital Library, Music Archives, Digitization.
• Summary in Russian

5. Management Technology of the Electronic Resources of Library in the Informational and Educational Environment of Higher School

• Author: Boldyrev P., Deputy Director on Automation of Library Bibliographic Processes of the Research Library of the Orenburg State University, Candidate of Technical Sciences
• Abstract: The accumulation of internal and external electronic resources in higher education institutions requires the development of operational management system for data collection and awareness of scientific and academic departments of university or college on the existing information resources. Process Automation Control of the internal and external content of library expands the information base for the educational process and scientific research that contributes to the effectiveness of scientific and educational activities of the universities, as well as ensures the promotion of the domestic resources into the environment.
• Key words: Research Library, Electronic Resources, Management, Automation.
• Summary in Russian

6. «Antiplagiat. RSL» — Verification System of Text Authorship

• Authors: Avdeeva N., Head of the Department of Client Service Operation and Monitoring, the Russian State Library, Sus’ I., Leading Expert of the Department of Digital Resources Access Support, the Russian State Library, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
• Abstract: For handling the problem of falsification in science and combating the intellectual plagiarism there is required verification system of document texts originality. The «Antiplagiat.RSL» system can serve as an example of such a system, for it is an independent expertise tool, performing comparative semantic and stylistic assessment of textual matching content. Expert Certificate on the Originality of Text, issued by the Russian State Library, is an official document, containing information on presence/absence of plagiarism in scientific texts.
• Key words: Copyright, Matching Content, Plagiarism, Originality of Text, Dissertation Thesis, Expert Inspection, Expert Certificate, «Antiplagiat.RSL».
• Summary in Russian

Part 3. Book — Reading — Reader

7. Chant Linear Notation Manuscripts of the Library of Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius Author: Alexandrina A., Researcher of the Department of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books of the State Historical Museum

• Abstract: There are analyzed the linear notation manuscripts of Trinity Sergius Monastery of the end of XVII — XIX centuries. Special attention is given to the changes in the design and composition of chant monastic manuscripts in comparison with the previous (kryuki notation) period, as well as to the changes in the repertoire of the monastery library. There are introduced into the scientific use the new scientific facts. The author used in the research the manuscript sources of the Scientific Research Department of Manuscripts of the Russian State Library.
• Key words: Chant Linear Notation Manuscripts, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Heirmologion, Hierodeacon Leonid Hotsyatovsky, Hieromonk Artemyi Kompansky, Hierodeacon Orest Sophroniev, Hieromonk Irinei, Matins of the Twelve Great Feasts.
• Summary in Russian

8. Musical Collections of the Russian State Library

• Author: Semenyuk A., Head of the Department of Music Publications and Audio Records of the Russian State Library, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences
• Abstract: There is provided an overview of one of the leading musical holdings of Russia; the article treats of the collection of rare and valuable books. Special attention is paid to the music collection of Prince V. Odoevsky and collections of the famous Russian musicians and musicologists of the XX century.
• Key words: Holding, Collection, Owner’s Collection, Book Monuments, Music Collection, Collection of Printed Music, Specialized Collections.
• Summary in Russian

Part 4. Images — People — Destinies

9. The Conference and Exhibition «To the 200th Birth Anniversary of M. Lermontov»

• Author: Krutova M., Head of Sector of Manuscripts of the Scientific Research Department of Manuscripts of the Russian State Library, Doctor of Philological Sciences
• Abstract: There is presented the range of questions discussed at the conference, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of M. Lermontov, there are reviewed the main presentations and presented the manuscript sources, exposed at the conference exhibition.
• Key words: Manuscript Sources, Lermontov Studies, Poem, Autographs and Lists of Works, Watercolor Drawings and Graphics, Romance
• Summary in Russian

10. Manuscript Sources on Life and Creative Work of M. Lermontov

• Author: Krutova M., Head of Sector of Manuscripts of the Scientific Research Department of Manuscripts of the Russian State Library, Doctor of Philological Sciences
• Abstract: In the article there are considered the manuscript sources resided at the Scientific Research Department of Manuscripts of the Russian State Library, associated with the name of M. Lermontov. There are presented their classification and specific examples, as well as assessment of their value for philologists, experts in library and information science and bibliologists.
• Key words: Manuscript Sources, Lermontov Studies, Literature Criticism, Literary, Musical Works and Fine Art Paintings
• Summary in Russian

11. Musical Fragments in the Structure of the Works of M.Y. Lermontov

• Author: Yukhnova I., Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Literature of Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Doctor of Philological Sciences
• Abstract: The article considers the influence of music on Lermontov’s art: there is described the poet’s passion to music, there are identified the methods of creating a musical context in his works, comprehended the artistic function of song episodes. There is analyzed the recurring plot situation when the hero hears a woman’s singing.
• Key words: Lermontov, Music, «The Hero of Our Time», «Vadim», «Mtsyri», Song, Song Insertions.
• Summary in Russian

12. Poem «The Prayer» by M. Lermontov in the Musical Interpretation of M. Mousorgsky

• Author: Shmeleva V., Junior Research Scientist, Deputy Head of the Scientific Research Department of the Moscow State Regional University
• Abstract: The article provides the analysis of M. Musorgsky’s perception of the poem «The Prayer» by M. Lermontov («I, Virgin Mary, now with Prayer...»). Romance by M. Mussorgsky belongs to the genre of the Russian religious romance, filled in with serenity, enlightened spirituality and divine love. In the vocal there are guessed the sounds of old hymns of the Orthodox Church services associated with the Znamenny chant. The composer addresses to the lyrics of M. Lermontov in a tragic moment of his life, and in the image of the Virgin Mary M. Mussorgsky finds solace.
• Key words: Music, M. Lermontov, M. Mussorgsky, Romance, Prayer, Hymns, Spirituality, Lyrics
• Summary in Russian

13. The Famous Russian Bibliologist Svetlana Petrovna Garanina

• Author: Khromov O., Doctor of Art Criticism, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts
• Abstract: The article is devoted to the 75th Birth Anniversary and to the 50th Anniversary of Pedagogical and Research Activities of S. Garanina, the famous Russian bibliologist, Professor of the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. The author summarizes the biography of the outstanding scholar and educator S. Garanina.
• Key words: Bibliology, History of Book, Photograph, History of Photograph, History of Science, Book Art, Bibliophily, Moscow State University of Culture and Arts
• Summary in Russian

14. Vivid Image of History (On the New Edition with Photos of S. Prokudin-Gorsky)

• Author: Andreeva O., Professor of the Department of History of Book and Antiquarian Book Trade of the Moscow State University of Printing Arts named after Ivan Fedorov, Professor, Doctor of Historical Sciences
• Abstract: The article presents the Album «The Russian Empire in Color Photographs by S. Prokudin-Gorsky, 1906–1916» (Text and Composition by S. Garanina. M: Beautiful Book, 2013. 264 P.: Ill.), released to the 150th birth anniversary of the famous Russian photographer. There is considered the history of study of his heritage, defined the sources of Album compilation, of its content and art features.
• Key words: S. Prokudin-Gorsky, S. Garanina, «Beautiful Book» Publishing House, Color Photograph, Visual Arts, Visual History, the Library of Congress, Bilingua
• Summary in Russian

Part 5. International Content

15. Seminar «Policy of National Libraries in the Field of Acquisition of Each Single National Document in a Digital Form»

• Author: Kolosova M., Editor of the Web-site Editorial Department of the Russian State Library
• Abstract: On the Workshop dedicated to the problems of Digital libraries «Policy of National Libraries in the field of Acquisition of each single National Document in a Digital form», held in the framework of the Program of exchanges between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea in Moscow on June 24, 2014 in the Center of Oriental Literature of the Russian State Library.
• Key words: Early Printed Book, Hangul, Cataloging, Digitization of Collection, Copyright, Library Statistics, Performance Rates, Statistical Standards
• Summary in Russian

16 Formation and Development of Public Libraries in the United States in the XIX century (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania States)

• Authors: Valitov A., Research Scientist of Tobolsk Comprehensive Research Station of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Sulimov V., Associate Professor of the Department of Economics, Management and Law of the Tobolsk State Social Pedagogical Academy named after D. Mendeleev, Candidate of Historical Sciences
• Abstract: The article is devoted to the formation of system of public libraries in the North America in the New Age and describes the development of these libraries. The article shows the formation of the largest libraries in the United States.
• Key words: Public Library, Books, Community, Donations, Self-development, Reading Room, Reading, Staff.
• Summary in Russian

Part 6. Historical Practices and Reconstructions

17. Pages of History of the Library for the Employees of the State Bank of the Russian Empire

• Author: Dmitriev A., Associate Professor of St. Petersburg State University of Economics; Leading Bibliographer of the Scientific-Methodical Department of the Library of St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Candidate of Economic Sciences
• Abstract: For the first time there is described the history of creation of the Library for employees in the State Bank of the Russian Empire. The paper presents the experience of reconstruction of the book holding, part of which is preserved in the Library of St. Petersburg State University of Economics.
• Key words: State Bank, Departmental Library, the Economic Literature, Autographs.
• Summary in Russian

18. Acquisition of the Library of the Rumyantsev Museum in 1909–1917

• Author: Kutcherkova O., Research Scientist of the Scientific Research Department of Library and Information Science, the Russian State Library
• Abstract: There are considered two periods of acquisition in the Library of the Moscow Public and Rumyantsev Museums: relatively calm period from political point of view from 1909 up to 1913, and complex, politically and economically unstable period, including the First World War and two Revolutions: in February and October 1917.
• Key words: The Library of the Moscow Public and Rumyantsev Museums, Gift, Book Printing, Acquisition, Legal Deposit, Purchase.
• Summary in Russian

Part 7. Education — Profession

19. Taneev Research Library of the Moscow State Conservatory named after Tchaikovsky

• Author: Rassina E., Director of Taneev Research Music Library of the Moscow State Conservatory named after P. Tchaikovsky, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Honored Cultural Worker of Russia
• Abstract: The article is devoted to the history of creation, composition of holdings and prospects of development of the largest Musical Library of Russia — Taneev Research Music Library of the Moscow State Conservatory named after P. Tchaikovsky. There is presented the typology of musical libraries of Russia, emphasized their special role in connection to the music documents making the basis of these collections, having no language barriers and desirable all over the world.
• Key words: Music Library, Music Library Science, Music Bibliography Science, Information Science, Holdings, Collections, Music Documents, IAML, International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Information Centers.
• Summary in Russian

20. The Role of Public Libraries of Sevastopol in City Life

• Author: Essin T., Director of the Central City Library named after L. Tolstoy of Sevastopol Centralized Library System for Adults
• Abstract: The author characterizes the development of Sevastopol Centralized Library System for Adults and the Central City Library named after L. Tolstoy, seeking for innovative ways of working with people, with colleagues from other regions of Russia.
• Key words: Library, Centralized Library System for Adults, the Central City Library named after L. Tolstoy, Sevastopol
• Summary in Russian

Part 8. Facts — Events — Communications

21. «Corporate Library Systems: Technologies and Innovations»: XII International Research and Practical Conference

• Author: Sokolova N., Director of the Institute of Corporate Library and Information Systems of St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
• Abstract: On the XII International Research and Practical Conference «Corporate Library Systems: Technologies and Innovations», held in St. Petersburg (Russia) and in Stuttgart (Germany) from 23 up to 29 June, 2014.
• Key words: Conference, Information Support, Higher School, Electronic Collection, Library Automation
• Summary in Russian

22. «Information Tools for the Modern Scientist»: Workshop at the Russian State Library

• Author: Litvinova N., Chief Librarian of the Department of Acquisition of the Russian State Library, Candidate of Philological Sciences
• Abstract: On the Workshop «Information Tools for Modern Scientist», held on June 30, 2014 at the Russian State Library (RSL), organized by the Division of Special Projects for the RSL employees, engaged in scientific activities, as well as for those who help library users to search for scientific information.
• Key words: Internet Technologies, Professional Development, Database, Web of Science Core Collection.
• Summary in Russian