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State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the scientific and information space of the East of Russia

The scientific libraries participate in building the information and communication infrastructure being an integral part of the scientific, educational,socio-cultural and industrial complex of the region. The authors review in brief the evolution of the State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSTL SB RAS) – the leading information and library center of Siberia in the context of changing scientific and educational environment.The Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, established in 1957, contributes to the active development of science in the east of the country. Implementing strategic objectives, among the priority measures the Branch heads laid the new system foundations of research information support, which met the demands of science development and the specific character of the institution activity within the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Big efforts to expand the network of libraries of research institutes were undertaken. The State Public Scientific Technological Library of the SB USSR AS, which began its activities in the region in 1958, was designed as the central library of the USSR SB AS (SB RAS). For 65 years, it has been providing information and methodological support for multidisciplinary research. The Library also acts as an institutional center in the library science, bibliography and bibliology, book history, and the largest library and information, cultural, educational, educational center, shaping the modern information, scientific, educational and cultural environment.

Implementing the subsystem of research findings control in RNPLS&T’s Single Open Information Archive (SOIA)

The RNPLS&T accomplishes research aimed at improving and developing bibliographic standards and formats, classification and indexing system, frameworks and solutions for library informatization. The materials, publications and reports on the studies make the sources for building the content of RNPLS&T’s Single Open Information Archive (SOIA) [1]. The information model of the subsystem of preservation and management of the data on the research by RNPLS&T professionals was designed on the basis of the experience of using CRIS-systems in Russian academic and research organizations. The authors attempt the analytical review of CRIS-systems implementation in Russian research and analytical organizations, and describe the RNPLS&T’s CRIS-system as a part of SOIA system. They describe in detail the metadata schemes used for presenting data on research findings in RNPLS&T’s CRIS-system.The CERIF standard is based on the data model comprising the entities of “project”, “organization” and “person”, their connections and their attributes. The extended metadata schemes in XML format used for sharing information on research exchange are oai_cerif_openaire and oai_openaire, compatible with CERIF model and supporting usability of OpenAIRE profile.The SOIA metadata exchange subsystem and OAI-PMH data provider generate metadata in oai_cerif_openaire format on the basis bibliographic records in e-catalog, data on authors, organizations and projects as presented in appropriate authority files. Actualization of data on author IDs in the international and national databases (ORCID, RSCI, WoS, Publons, Scopus, ResearchGate) in the authority files is essential.The paper is prepared within the framework of the Government Order No.of August 17, 2023, 075-01235-23-01 of August 17, 2023, theme No. 1021062311369-1-1.2.1;5.8.2;5.8.3 “Information support of research by scientists and specialists on the basis of RNPLS&T’s Open Archive as the system of scientific knowledge aggregation (FNEG-2022-0003)” for 2020–2024.

Developing linguistic tools of thematic search in library information systems

Within the R&D program “Information support of research by scientists and specialists on the basis of RNPLS&T Open Archive – the system of scientific knowledge aggregation”, the RNPLS&T analyzes the use of linguistic tools of thematic search in the modern library information systems and the prospects for their development. The author defines the key common characteristics of e-catalogs of the largest Russian libraries revealed at the first stage of the analysis. Based on the specified common characteristics and detailed comparison analysis, the author outlines and substantiates the vectors for enhancing search inter faces of e-catalogs. The focus is made on linguistic tools of thematic search in library information systems; the key vectors are suggested: use of thematic search at different search levels with the clear-cut level differentiation; use of combined functionality within thematic search system; implementation of classification search in all e-catalogs; hierarchical representation of classifications; use of the matching systems for classification information retrieval languages, and in the long term classification and verbal information retrieval languages, and various verbal information retrieval languages. The author formulates practical recommendations to improve thematic search in library information systems.

Bibliometric analysis of scientific cooperation in the studies of moral dilemmas and moral choice

The authors attempt the bibliometric and scientometric approach toward analysis of scientific cooperation in research of moral dilemmas and moral choice using Scopus bibliometric tools. The sector-specific dimension of the studies of moral dilemmas and moral choice is considered. The authors conclude that the share of psychological journals on the subject has significantly increased with dominating psychological research problems (in contrast to the traditional philosophical dimension). The involvement of the world's leading scientific publications in the information support of research on moral dilemmas and moral choice is emphasized. The conceptual integrity of periodicals is revealed, the conclusion is made on the promising vectors of studies on the subject of moral dilemmas and moral choice. The main author research collaborations, as well as their main thematic focuses are specified. It is noted that modeling of the process of solving moral dilemmas, identification of factors for solving moral dilemmas, neurophysiological correlations of the process of solving moral dilemmas, moral modification due to various clinical aspects are the problems most relevant and demanded by the world leading scientific journals.

Integration of Electronic Resources in Library Environment of Higher Education Institutions: Advantages and Challenges

The purpose of this research is to study the integration of electronic resources in the library environment of higher education institutions, to identify the benefits and challenges associated with this process. The study considers the main areas of development of electronic resources, such as access to digital libraries, online catalogues, and databases, providing quality information support for research and teaching activities of students and faculty, as well as improving the digital user service system. The research methodology involves a multi-level approach to analysing the integration of electronic resources in the library environment of higher education institutions. Firstly, a thorough review of the scientific literature is conducted, covering the issues of introducing digital technologies and electronic resources in the educational process and library work. Subsequently, practical examples of successful library modernisation in higher education institutions libraries are analysed in order to identify key success factors, advantages, and challenges on the way to the development of digital tools and services. The research results will help identify trends and prospects for the development of digital libraries. A particularly important element of the methodology is conducting surveys and interviews with professionals in library science, faculty members, and staff of higher education institutions. Engaging various groups of employees will enable a detailed understanding of the needs, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the integration of electronic resources, as well as their impact on the learning and cognition process. The application of these methods in a comprehensive manner will contribute to the creation of a generalised understanding of the problem and the development of effective recommendations for the integration of electronic resources into the library environment of higher education institutions. Scientific novelty. The study focuses on the changes that are taking place in the libraries of higher education institutions as a result of digital transformation and highlights the importance of adapting to new technologies and user needs. Conclusions. The research findings indicate that integrating electronic resources into the library environment of higher education institutions provides a range of benefits, such as increased accessibility and diversity of information resources, improved service, and user convenience. On the other hand, there are challenges that require attention, such as ensuring information security, facilitating library staff adaptation to new technologies, and developing strategies for the successful implementation of digital innovations. Key words: digital resources; library environment; higher education institutions; technology integration; information literacy.

Research Support as One of the Activity of a Scientific Library

The purpose of the article is to present theoretical generalizations on library and information research as aspects of the development of information support for research and development: a classification of a complex of relevant works, products and services and a model that allows determining the level of development for each library based on its tasks and human resources. The methodological possibilities of the developed model are shown: it can be used for personnel training and for the organization of a new library at a research institute, research university under certain requirements.

Monitoring library and information services at Central Scientific Agricultural Library

The findings of monitoring of repertoire of and demand for library and information services (document, reference, bibliographic awareness, cultural and educational services) are discussed. The mentioned services are available through the CSAL website. The types and forms of services are analyzed, their place and demand for them are discussed. The focus is made on the online services providing access of in-house information resources, e. g. e-libraries, e-catalogs, virtual exhibitions, etc. The terminological analysis of services titles as compared to the new national standard of library information services was executed. It was revealed that the services titles meet the standardized terms and definitions. The degrees of demand for difference services are estimated as active, fluctuating and decreasing. To improve library and bibliographic services and information support of science for agro-industrial complex, the authors recommend: to study products and services of unstable and decreasing demand, to load explicit list of services in the Information Services section, to design scientist personal accounts, to make it possible for the users to take part in selecting documents for digitization and to receive e-newsletter on new library acquisitions, etc. The authors conclude that CSAL provide the wide range of library information services which is essential to increase accessibility and friendliness of Library-generated information products, to improve information support of research in agricultural industries. The findings will be used in planning user library and information services. It is imperative that user services are monitored and user demands are analyzed.

If “i i i” is together, then…

Since the second half of the last century, progressive ecologists of the world have been calling on governments and influential international organizations to pay close attention to the environmental problems of the planet. Pollution of the environment due to man-made activities of people, the extraction of heat for conducting technological production processes or the formation of comfortable living conditions by burning fossil fuels or oil products have finally begun to worry humanity very much. Therefore, steps for searching and using means of cleaning soils, water, and air were began. These steps include organizational and economic measures, means of technical greening of production processes, organization and activation of scientific developments with their patent and legal protection. The use of geothermal energy, bio- and hydropower, the energy of sea waves, wind and sun, with further improvement of developments and the use of appropriate technologies for the storage and conversion of the mentioned energy sources, can fully satisfy all the energy needs of society. The activities of scientists and production workers using information support for research and development processes, as well as the introduction of the latest technologies into production processes using energy that does not damage the environment, in today’s conditions is the most pressing issue in any industry and in the field of construction in particular. At the same time, the focus for each country is directed to ensuring its energy independence. Due to Russian aggression in Ukraine, in the current political and economic conditions, one of the most urgent issues is to intensify scientific developments and accelerate the implementation of innovations in the country’s reconstruction processes, especially in regions destroyed by military actions.

МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ІМІТАЦІЙНОГО МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ГЕОЛОГІЧНОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА ТЕРИТОРІЙ ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ (НА ПРИКЛАДІ ВІЙСЬКОВОГО ПОЛІГОНУ «ДІВИЧКИ»)

The methodological basis of a theory for information support of research and work on management of the geological component of military activity territories is founded on the development of a typification of geological environment violations resulted from military activity, highlighting the types of geological environment and forms of military impact on the geological environment, establishing a mechanism and forecasting the development of geosystems. The methodical basis consists in development of the principles of information models of the geological environment disturbanses, which serve as the basis for determining methods and technologies for eliminating the consequences of negative military activity impact upon the geological environment, i.e., degraded sites recovery. The purpose of the introduction of this methodological apparatus is to optimize the structuring of the geological environment of the object, which will increase the resolution and overall adequacy of the infogeological model. The package PDE Toolbox computer mathematics systems MatLab 7.1.4 was used for simulation of pollution distribution in landscape profiles of an artillery blast hole. It showed us a picture of the changes in the concentration of the solution of pollutants on the landscape profile down to the first groundwater horizon 90 days from the moment of intense snowmelt.To assess the pollution migration dynamics according to the mathematical modeling in the PDE Toolbox package of the MatLab 7.1 computer mathematics system, the dependence of the change in the concentration of the solution of pollutants spread along the landscape profiles of the artillery blast hole was recieved. The obtained data indicate that within the territory affected by military activity, depending on the state of density and permeability of rocks in the zone of unsaturated filtration, the vulnerability of groundwater to geochemical factors of technogenic pollution increases.

Elbrus region - Caucasus pre-Alpine geodynamics study a key object

The northern Elbrus region is the Greater Caucasus most thoroughly studied sector. Here, in the Bolshoi Zelenchuk Baksan interfluve, the Caucasus pre-Alpine basement, represented by a granite-metamorphic layer, is visible. The interdisciplinary research information support is considered, which covers the Caucasus pre-Alpine development two competing concepts theoretical and methodological foundations - geosynclinals and new global tectonics. The article authors have identified geological objects that disprove a large thrust structures number presence. It is shown that the Russia Petrographic Code terminology, published in 1995, is not consistent with the Stratigraphic Code terminology (1977, 1992, 2006). This led to the synonyms and homonyms emergence. Following the PK-95 requirements in the explanatory note to the K-38-1 tablet map led to the SC logically justified and consistent with the instructions’ destruction, metamorphic formations stratigraphic schemes developed over 50 years.

Networked library information interaction, the case of the central library of Pushchino Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences

The issues of networked library interaction is examined and exemplified by the experience of the Pushchino Scientific Center Central Library (division of the Library for Natural Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences, LNS RAS). Ready-made software solutions designed by LNS RAS specialists enabled the participating libraries to implement computer-aided collection development system, union reference aids, online ordering, lending and refusal registration, digital resources access system. The authors focus, in particular, on specific networked interactions between the scientific library and users of its information services. Within the framework of the Library-Research Institute of Pushchino Center cooperation, the main efforts of the Library are focused on implementing modern network technologies, providing access to information resources, research information support, developing union Internet-based catalogs within the online order system, designing problem-oriented databases and maintaining current list of networked resources in physico-chemical biology. New library services are described, e.g. bibliometric and patent research, design and maintenance of the library website. Approaches to building network interaction with libraries of various types, institutions of memory (archives, museums, etc.), publishers’, and mass media, are discussed. The authors come to the conclusion that networked cooperation is efficient organizational and technological instrument to provide equal use opportunities for every member of library information network.

Signal information in the Web of Science Core Collection

The author specifies signal information in bibliographies supporting science and research, which enables to use Web of Science Core Collection efficiently. Subscription to the alerts on new arrivals to the Web of Science Core Collection is based upon the preserved search and citation history. The subscribers are researchers and librarians who provide science and research information support. Intensive use of bibliographic databases was expected to replace selective dissemination of information, as the key technological processes of these alerttypes are identical. The author argues that these methods of differentiated bibliographic information services may be combined in providing alerts to researchers; she refers to regular requests as an example. Journal contents in the database may become one more option of individual information retrieval. Subscribers to rapid signal information may receive the alerts on articles published in domestic and foreign journals. These two methods would open up new opportunities within the system of science and research information support.

Alexander G. Zakharov – the first directorof the RAS Library for Natural Sciences. On the occasion of his 100th anniversary

The article is dedicated to the memory of the first director of the Library of Natural Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (before 1991, the USSR Academy of Sciences). The Library for Natural Sciences was established in 1973 on the basis of the Sector for Special Libraries (in charge of collection development of Moscow research institutes and of their union catalog maintenance). The Library for Natural Sciences was conceived as an information library center focused on science and research information support based on modern technologies. Alexander Grigorievich Zakharov, newly-retired military professional, Lieutenant General, headed the library. In the shortest time possible, Alexander Zakharov built the centralized library system headed by the Library for Natural Sciences and meeting the demands of the time. For many years the Library’s Centralized Library System has been the largest and most developed network; the Library has been the leader in library automation based on the newest computer and network technologies. The authors have been working for the Library for over 40 years, and over 30 years under the leadership of Alexander G. Zakharov. They review the main stages of Zakharov’s career: the Great Patriotic War (he went through the war from beginning to end), his service at cosmodrome of Baikonur (launch operations, including support of Yury Gagarin’s flight), his work in the Library for Natural Sciences.

Industry-wide linguistic instruments: The role in information support of scientific research in Russia’s agricultural industry

The studies were accomplished at the Central Scientific Agricultural Library (CSAL) to update the industry-wide linguistic instruments used in the Library’s Information Retrieval System and union catalog of the research institutions’ libraries of the Agroindustrial Complex (AIC) of Russia. The set of linguistic tools is briefly described; the two-level model of the linguistic support structure is introduced. The significance and advantages of using information retrieval languages in the Automated Information-Retrieval System are discussed. The purpose of the study was to improve the information support of research in the AIC in terms of actualization of the database (BD) of the Information Retrieval Thesaurus in Agriculture and Food and the database “Authority File (AF) of Scientific Research Institutions (SRI) in the AIC”. Brief descriptions of these information retrieval languages and their functions are included. The functions of the Information-Search Thesaurus are: to index documents and inquiries; to reflect the paradigmatic relations between lexical units; to control and normalize lexis in agriculture and food; to provide unified and formalized information representation in AGROS database; to expand automatically document search profiles; it also functions as a terminological guide in agriculture and food. As the guide, it retrieves the names of institutions since the foundations date; it can be also used for constructing the bibliographic record element (organization’s name. or corporate author); and retrieves information from information resources. The procedures for adding new lexical items and revising the previously included data are described.

Abstract databases on agriculture as a means of scientific communication

The international branch databases, such as "Agricola", "Agris", "Agora" and a number of statistical ones, are presented, their brief description, filling, volume, and also the problems which arise at their use are given.The system of abstracting national publications on agriculture is described, which is an important part of information support of research, technical development, educational process, as the abstract database of scientific publications is not only the most effective tool for information retrieval, but also a generalized picture of the current state of science in the country. The article highlights the role of the National Scientific Agricultural Library of NAAS — the leading scientific and information center of the agricultural sector of Ukraine — in the formation of sectoral information and abstract resource, namely the abstract journal "Agroindustrial Complex of Ukraine", which is published four times a year since the second half of 1999 400 abstracts which reflect more than 31 thousand scientific publications in various fields of agricultural science, which reflect the scientific-theoretical, applied and combined range of diverse research to further increase the efficiency of agricultural production on the basis of resource conservation, environmental friendliness, competitiveness. The main measures of the preparatory stage of creating a branch abstract and information resource are analyzed. Theoretical, organizational and methodological principles of abstracting, ways of further development of secondary information materials are covered. The information on the issue of thematic issues of the abstract magazine "Agroindustrial Complex of Ukraine" in general and in particular for the last year is given. The analysis of the editions presented in the abstract magazine for the last some years is presented, the editions which are most fully reflected in the given information resource are resulted. The thematic content is analyzed. The methods of dissemination of agricultural information are given — meetings, conferences, website of NSАL NAAS. The transformation of the journal during the whole period of its existence caused by the requirements of time, the problems that arise when creating a secondary information resource are considered.

ТЕОРЕТИКО-ПРИКЛАДНІ ЗАСАДИ ЗАОЩАДЛИВОГО ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ПІДЗЕМНИХ ВОД. ІНФОГЕОФРЕЙМИ В ГІДРОГЕОЛОГІЇ

Theoretical bases of information support of geological prospecting researches and works on use and protection of underground waters are considered. The methodology of information support is based on the principles of target infogeological structuring of the geological environment on the basis of traditional methods of formational analysis taking into account hydrogeological (hydrodynamic and hydrochemical) components. Prospects for the introduction of a system of frame organization of the geological environment in infogeological modeling are discussed. In the applied sense, research focuses on that part of the underground hydrosphere that is now or in the future able to meet the needs of mankind in drinking, mineral, technical, industrial, thermal waters. The principles of management of groundwater resources based on the ratio of renewable natural (dynamic resources, which make up the majority of open hydrodynamic systems in the zone of intensive water exchange), renewable manmade (artificial or disturbed resources) and non-renewable components (capacitive reserves and semi-closed structures). Accordingly, during the operation of deposits, not only the calculated value of the allowable level reduction but also the "allowable balance" of groundwater should be observed. It is also proposed to define and agree on the boundaries of deposits and boundary conditions. The latter should be responsible not only for the water intake production, but also to demonstrate the degree of hydrodynamic, hydrochemical, geological protection and the risk of quantitative and qualitative depletion. Groundwater extraction must be balanced by restoring their reserves, which can be achieved by combined alternate water use of surface and groundwater sources, the creation of infiltration basins and more. On this conceptual basis, a system of information support for research and work on the use and protection of groundwater is proposed, which in the long run should be as close as possible to world standards.

Current Challenges of Technology Diversification, Information Products, and Services

Objective factors–prerequisites of adjustment of conceptual provisions and tasks of information support of modern scientific and industrial sphere are considered. The range of current and promising directions of creation and introduction of new technologies, information products and services in the structure of the State STI system is shown. A methodological approach to information management based on an assessment of the level of information support for targeted comprehensive programs and projects is presented. The potential economic macro-effect is structured, as determined by the efficiency of solving the set of tasks to increase the level of information support for research, development, and transfer of technologies.

Role of Tram Transit in Formation of Magnitogorsk Transportation System (1930–1955)

The final part of the article the first part of which was published in our previous issue (Vol. 17, Iss. 5). It provides information about the state of Magnitogorsk electric transport during its formation. The article is structured into sections relating to expansion of the route tram network, state and development of car fleet. The considered time period captures the years of the Great Patriotic War and is limited to the beginning of the «thaw» in the domestic political life of the Soviet state. Through systematization of documentary evidence, the fundamental role of tram traffic in formation of the transport system of Magnitogorsk for the studied time period is determined. This should contribute to development of information support for research on the historical patterns of formation of urban transport systems based in the period of industrialization. The second part of the article mainly describes the models of trams operated in Magnitogorsk in post-war period since 1945, their fetaures, advantages and disadvantages. This is of the particular interest since the same trams were operated in many other Russian cities as well.

ROLE OF TRAM TRANSIT IN FORMATION OF MAGNITOGORSK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (1930–1955)

The article provides information about the state of Magnitogorsk electric transport during its formation. This is one of the steps to preserving the history of emergence and development of tram traffic, an attempt to outline its fundamental role in formation of the transport system, as well as in socio-economic and political life of Magnitogorsk, one of the first so called social cities of the Soviet Union. The article is structured into sections relating to expansion of the tram route network, state and development of tram fleet. The considered time period captures the years of the Great Patriotic War and is limited to the beginning of the «thaw» in the domestic political life of the Soviet state. Through systematization of documentary evidence, the fundamental role of tram traffic in formation of the transport system of Magnitogorsk for the studied time period is determined. This should contribute to development of information support for research on the historical patterns of formation of urban transport systems in the period of industrialization.This issue offers the first part of the article.

Support for the publication activity of scientists in the Ural Federal District

Today research libraries pay special attention to research information support. Publication activity is one of the most important indicators of the effectiveness of a scientific organization and reflects the level of science development in the state and separate regions. The article presents the statistics of publications of Russian authors according to Web of Science and Scopus. The contribution of Ural scientists to the all-Russian volume of publications on key indicators was analyzed. It shows the common development vector and a noticeable input of the Ural physicists, astronomers, chemists, mathematicians, specialists in engineering and material science in the Science in Russia. In order to achieve better results, the author proposes the creation of a publication activity support service. The review of existing Russian and foreign services is presented, as a result of which the list of actual types of services, the request form and the content of the future service is formed and described.