A.G. Zakharov, L.D. Meshalkin, A.P. Dubrov. The Role of Fundamental Libraries in Information Support of Scientific Research

The program of improving the role of fundamental libraries in information support of research is offered. As a result of systematic approach there are developed new library quality standards and new library functions. Listed are some basic notions to discuss library activities and optimize library acquisition.

T.A. Bakhturina. IFLA Study "Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records" and Its Influence on Modern Cataloguing Terminology

V.V. Shilov. Registration and Inventory of Library Collections. Inadequacy Normalization. Expert Opinion

E.D. Zhabko. Online Access to Databases as a Form of Reference and Bibliographic User Service

Service in the online mode is considered as a part of reference and bibliographic service. Revealed are similarity and distinction in user service provided in the traditional and online modes.

G.A. Evstigneeva, E.N. Efimova, B.L. Kraynova. Electronic Publications in Acquisition of Foreign Journals

Analyzed is the experience of the department of foreign literature acquisition, processing and international book exchange of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology.

O.V. Shcherbina. Shaping Bibliographic Culture of Users in SciTech Libraries

M.H. Mavlikhanova, N.N. Tsiryulnikova. Departamental Library of the 21st Century: the 175th Anniversary of the Ministry of Finance's Research Library

Sonia Zillhardt. Bibliotheca Universalis: a G-7 Global Information Society Pilot Project

Published is the report presented at 64th IFLA General Conference (15-22 August 1998, Amsterdam)

E.K. Vysotskaya. Guide-book "Russian Libraries"

Москва, 1999

(c) ГПНТБ России, 1999