About the fate of Ukrainian book publishing: reality and prospects

Abstract

The article raises important issues of the role and place of the publishing industry among other sectors of the economy. Four core strategic directions of development of domestic book publishing, book distribution, modernization and renewal of the funds of the national library system are considered. Emphasis is placed on the inefficiency and slowness of decision-making by public authorities. Calculations and ways of solving problems are given, based on world trends, the experience of developed European countries and taking into account the recommendations of such authoritative organizations as the International Association of Librarians.