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Contemporary Ukraine: An Essay on the Asymmetry of State Policy in the Field of Librarianship
Contemporary Ukraine: An Essay on the Asymmetry of State Policy in the Field of Librarianship

Author(s): Galyna Salata
Subject(s): Library operations and management
Published by: Altezoro, s. r. o. & Dialog
Keywords: universal information centers; libraries; public libraries; state policy on librarianship;information asymmetry;

Summary/Abstract: It is necessary to establish a new paradigm of organization and functioning of the libraries within the context of globalization and information revolution. The basis of these changes is democratization of the national program of librarianship development in Ukraine based on modernization of libraries in all its forms: from library staff trainings to funding for the material maintenance of the library. Investment in library infrastructure is the contribution to human future. This paper attempts to identify vectors of the state policy and prospects for the improvement in the field of librarianship in Ukraine.

  • Issue Year: 2/2016
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 1-6
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English