Software-technological bases for creation and development of information resources and services: libraries choice

Abstract

The article represents stages of automated information technologies (AIT) development since their active use in the library-information activity in early 1980s. The process of their introduction in libraries is shown at the automation experiences of some large libraries (LNS RAS and SPSTL SB RAS). Based on recent studies a general list of electronic information products and services available through the library sites is shown in the following groups: reference-retrieval aid (RRA), digitized full-text publications, bibliographic production, online projects, library, bibliographic and educational services, Internet-services. The present state of the software-technological base used to create products and services through the library site was studies on SPSTL SB RAS base in frames of research project «Development of the documentary-information-library resources and services as a basis for informational support of SB RAS research» in 2014. The authors explored experiences of 45 federal, national, republican and university libraries in Russia. Resources selection was carried out in accordance with specific criteria (a technology of access, origin, search system availability, a format, et al.). Assessing software were guided: a cost aspect and property rights. A special attention was given to a set of new functions and tools available in the software as well.

Keywords

• information products and services
• software for libraries
• alis
• web-services
• cloud computing