Естественноисторические музеи высших учебных заведений юга Западной Сибири: функции и виды их деятельности

Abstract

At the present stage there is an active process of revival of natural history museums in the academic institutions of higher education in the South of Western Siberia. This process coincides with a change in educational standards, where most of the training time is devoted to independent work of undergraduate and graduate students. Natural history museums as an educational, research, scientific and educational institution have a number of functions: educational, scientific archival, communicative. The paper describes the functions associated with only two main directions in the activities of this group of museums –educational and research, – and within them – work with the funds. UniversityMuseums are the objective basis for lifelong learning of all categories of students: from applicants to post-graduates. Activation of the research work in natural history museums in early 21st century led to the inclusion of museum collections in theunitedMuseum Fund of Russia. This contributes to the preservation of historical, cultural and natural heritage in university museums. Solving the main problem – including research associatesin the museums staff – remains vital. Only in this case the museums will meet the requirements of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.