Abstract
Libraries play an important role in the system of public institutions that ensure the right of citizens to information, knowledge, education, use of cultural achievements and public access to information resources, popularization of books and reading as a way of learning about the world, education of educated and comprehensively developed individuals with critical, panoramic thinking. The introduction of systematic measures to promote books and reading in modern society remains an extremely important mechanism of cultural, professional and intellectual enrichment, and in general – the development of human capital, its sustainable economic and social progress, increasing the competitiveness of the state in global political, economic, cultural and information space. The work of libraries, which are constantly looking for innovative forms of their activity, is inextricably linked with the process of raising the level of education and culture. The aim of this work is to examine the innovative experience of cultural and educational projects of Odesa National Scientific Library, which made the library an important center for the promotion of literature, reading and books. Currently, there is no single study that would reveal the experience of unique cultural projects of Odesa National Scientific Library. Thus, the systematization and analysis of information about these innovative projects implemented by the library is incredibly relevant.
Highlights
The intellectual development of society depends on many objective and subjective factors, the most important of which are the development of book publishing, book distribution, book promotion and reading
The creation of interesting, meaningful, unusual events, innovative projects that increase the number of library visitors and attract media attention, is one of the most effective elements of encouraging reading among different age groups and segments of the population
Cultural promoting projects and socio-cultural programs position the library as a leading information center, and, at the same time, form a positive image of the library, achieve a balanced relationship between the library and the public
Summary
The intellectual development of society depends on many objective and subjective factors, the most important of which are the development of book publishing, book distribution, book promotion and reading. For Ukrainian libraries the most urgent task is and remains the promotion of citizens' rights to knowledge, education, use of cultural achievements and free-for-all access to information resources, popularization of reading as a way of world cognition, raising of educated and versatile individuals capable to apply the acquired knowledge and experience for the development of independent Ukraine. Odesa National Scientific Library (ONSL) implements about 300 socio-cultural projects at the international, national and regional levels, aimed at promoting library resources and services, advocacy of library institutions, attracting new readers, expanding the range of cognitive reading interests, meeting and developing information needs and requests of the population, the formation of meaningful leisure. Еxperience of cultural-educational projects of Odesa National Scientific Library have made the library an important center for the promotion of literature, reading and books
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