Abstract
The findings of two sociological surveys held in Arkhangelsk in 2017-2018 are discussed: expert interviews “The thoughts on the future of libraries” and the poll “What are the libraries needed for?”. The administrators and experienced librarians, professors in library sciences and other specialists of the library sphere in several Russian regions took on the role of experts. The author summarizes their views on the current status of libraries, and suggests forecasts and recommendations for the future to all interested players: i.e. librarians, library administration, the ministry, and users. Over 500 Arkhangelsk residents participated in the online poll. The respondents are over 18 year-old age, and the survey appears to be representative in terms of gender and age. The topics under discussion are: frequency of visits to the library, relevancy of library services, user preferences. The Arkhangesk residents’ satisfaction with library services is evaluated; their attitude toward closing libraries is revealed, residents’ reviews are cited. Based on the survey findings, the collective portrait of opposite groups — frequent-goers and non-goers is described. The professional library community and the users contend that the libraries are highly demanded in the modern society.
Highlights
The findings of two sociological surveys held in Arkhangelsk
other specialists of the library sphere in several Russian regions took on the role of experts
The author summarizes their views on the current status of libraries
Summary
The findings of two sociological surveys held in Arkhangelsk in 20172018 are discussed: expert interviews “The thoughts on the future of libraries” and the poll “What are the libraries needed for?”. Среди причин эксперты упоминали: непонимание государством значения библиотеки как социального института, отвечающего за интеллектуальное, моральное и культурное развитие населения, ряд политических решений правительства РФ (131-ФЗ, «дорожные карты» и т.д.), а также СМИ, в том числе электронные, благодаря которым библиотека утратила свой основной для власти потенциал/функционал/интерес – осуществление официальной пропаганды. Звучат критика и призывы быть более компетентными: почаще бывать в библиотеках, быть ближе к земле, не представлять температуру по больнице как реальную зарплату библиотекарей в регионах, а также изгнать из структур управления «эффективных менеджеров» и назначить профессионалов, изменить отношение к библиотеке в лучшую сторону, ведь даже министр считает, что можно обойтись и без библиотек, как хранилища книг...
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