Educational Function of Academic Libraries under Martial Law in Ukraine

H. V. SHEMAIEVA; T. M. KOSTYRKO

doi:10.15802/unilib/2025_347547

Authors

H. V. SHEMAIEVA National Aerospace University ‘Kharkiv Aviation Institute’ (Kharkiv, Ukraine), Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1053-989X
T. M. KOSTYRKO Scientific Library, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (Mykolaiv, Ukraine), Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4175-9975

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15802/unilib/2025_347547

Keywords:

university library, pedagogical function, information literacy, academic integrity, digital literacy, media literacy

Abstract

Objective. The article highlights the pedagogical aspects of library activities at technical universities under martial law. Methods. To achieve the objective, methods of analysis and synthesis, web monitoring, systematisation and generalisation were used. Results. Based on the study of reports and websites of 14 libraries of technical universities in Ukraine, including those located near the front line, the main areas of their pedagogical services were identified. These are the formation of information, digital and media culture, academic integrity; the formation of competencies in the context of open science. A new direction has been initiated, related to the promotion of safety and psychological health in conditions of martial law. The promising opportunity for libraries to teach literacy in the field of artificial intelligence has been identified. Conclusions. University libraries in Ukraine are actively introducing new forms and areas of activity for organising the training of students, scientific and teaching staff and colleagues based on different learning styles, and are expanding educational content in line with new challenges. In order to develop the teaching role of libraries, it is necessary to establish cooperation with all participants in the educational process.

Author Biographies

H. V. SHEMAIEVA, National Aerospace University ‘Kharkiv Aviation Institute’ (Kharkiv, Ukraine)

Hanna Shemaieva,
Doctor of Science in Social Communications,
Professor

T. M. KOSTYRKO, Scientific Library, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (Mykolaiv, Ukraine)

Tamara Kostyrko,
PhD in Social Communications,
Library Director

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