Distance learning of library employees of the National academy of sciences of Ukraine: theoretical and methodological principles

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical and methodological principles of distance learning as a component of the system of professional development of library workers of scientific institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The methodology of the article was formal-logical and social-communicative approaches; methods of analysis and synthesis, cognitive and generalization method, which have allowed to accurately realize the purpose of the study. Scientific novelty is the substantiation of the theoretical and methodological principles of distance learning of employees of scientific institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The author's definition of the term «distance learning of librarians» is offered. Conclusions. Distance learning of librarians of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is a form of learning to acquire new professional knowledge, learn innovative professional competencies, increase intellectual level, develop creative abilities and reveal cognitive potential using computer and telecommunications technologies that provide interactive interaction of participants through various educational activities. (seminar, lecture, webinar, course, consultation, etc.). Important for professional development are industry webinars, which conduct library practices of both national and regional libraries. Distance education of librarians is a form of education aimed at acquiring new professional knowledge, mastering innovative professional competencies, increasing intellectual level, developing creative abilities and revealing cognitive potential using computer and telecommunication technologies that ensure interactive interaction of participants through various educational activities (seminar, lecture, webinar, course, consultation, etc.). Industry webinars, which are conducted by librarians of both national and regional libraries, are important for improving professional qualifications. Keywords: distance learning, advanced training, librarian, V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.