Positioning sci-tech library in local environment

Abstract

The author demonstrates the dependence of sci-tech library’s functions and services from its role in the structure of its mother organization. Sci-tech libraries act as independent divisions or a unit within the larger department. In the latter case its activities are less visible therefore it has to demonstrate its efficiency and input to the division or organization. The experience of the Sci-tech Library of Krylov State Research Center (KSRC) is discussed. The library is a structural unit of the Information and Publishing Center. The partnership between the publishing unit and the library determines the efficiency of collaboration within the division which is evidenced by the contribution of the Sci-tech Library to the publishing process; thus, the Library provides bibliographies to the scholarly papers to be published. The author demonstrates that the professional knowledge and expertise of librarians make the library an equal partner, and that the traditional library function is positioned as a unique service. The author also discusses the problems of information culture of professionals, in particular their carelessness toward bibliographic references. The examples are given of frequent problems researcher authors face when providing references. The prospective vectors of the Sci-tech Library’s education activities are analyzed.