The Role of the State Scientific and Technical Library in the Context of Digitalization of Public Administration in the Sphere of Science
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15802/unilib/2025_344006Keywords:
open science, information and communication technologies, scientific information, National Electronic Scientific Information System URIS, FAIR principles, digitalization, libraryAbstract
Objective. The research analyzes how the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine ensures the formation and implementation of state policy in the fields of scientific, scientific and technical, and innovative activities through digitalization. Particular attention is paid to the use of information and communication systems, databases, and electronic resources of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine (SSTL of Ukraine). The paper focuses on the implementation and development of the National Electronic Scientific and Information System URIS and the Open Ukrainian Citation Index (OUCI). The objective is to identify their current achievements, propose improvements, and outline promising areas for further development. Methods. The research applies general scientific and analytical methods. Empirical methods (monitoring, analysis, and synthesis) were used to study the operation of digital systems. Theoretical and formalization methods supported the analysis of legal and regulatory documents governing science policy. System and functional analyses were applied to assess internal and external integration, technical efficiency, and management procedures. Strategic planning, bibliometric and content analyses, and descriptive statistics were used to forecast development scenarios and evaluate performance indicators. Results. The results show that the SSTL of Ukraine has become a central institution in the digitalization of scientific governance. The URIS system has enabled full digitalization of procedures for research funding, institutional evaluation, and reporting. The OUCI provides a national citation database aligned with Open Science and FAIR principles. These tools improved transparency, efficiency, and interoperability. The SSTL also supports access to international databases and maintains a national electronic catalogue. Conclusions. Digital transformation of scientific management in Ukraine has reached a new level through the URIS and OUCI systems. Sustained investment, regulatory support, and international integration are essential for further development and alignment with global research infrastructures.
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