Transformation of University Library Activities in the Conditions of Modern Challenges
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15802/unilib/2022_270752Keywords:
library, activity transformation, time challenges, personnel management, talent managementAbstract
Objective. The article analyzes the activity of the university library under conditions of transformational changes caused by the unification of the book collections of 4 higher education institutions, while solving the problems of activity in the conditions of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Methods. The research was conducted by reviewing publications related to the practical use of remote forms of work of modern university libraries, summarizing the experience of the Scientific Library of the State Biotechnology University (SL SBTU) in the organization of work under conditions of activity restructuring in wartime. Results. Reviewing publications and studying the experience allowed us to find the best ways and lead changes, as well as to address the challenges of reorganization in the conditions of online activity. The approaches and methods presented in this study are based on the author’s personal experience as a university library manager, as well as on the experience of library managers around the world. During the research, the author determined that the main response of the Scientific Library of SBTU to the challenges of time is theoretical justification, practical testing, mobility and timeliness of the tasks of information support of scientific and educational processes in the conditions of remote work. Conclusions. Originality of the work consists in expanding ideas about the possibilities of using remote work forms in the activities of the university library, which is an important factor for evaluating the effectiveness of its management activities. Practical value. The obtained results can be used to improve the management of university libraries in the conditions of transformational changes.
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