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Item University Libraries on the Path to Enhancing Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Kolesnykova, Tetiana O.ENG: In this issue, our distinguished authors share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns about the role of higher education institution (HEI) libraries in promoting equality, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in today's society. Conversations around this topic are not a new focus in HEI libraries. Librarians create and strive for improvement in developing a comfortable and welcoming environment (online and offline) for all students, faculty and staff. Librarians care about the diversity and accessibility of collections and services. But in this time of uncertainty, university communities want answers to general or ‘point’ questions about library support for vulnerable university communities (especially students with disabilities) and local communities. The articles pay special attention to the consideration of practices, tasks and strategies for the near future, provided by the Ukrainian authors as their selfreflection, direct experience of working in wartime, i.e. a crisis of the highest level, involving a threat to human life and health.Item 'Whose is Crimea?' or What Content Are International Databases of Scientific Publications Filled with(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tymofieieva, Halyna V.; Opryshko, Tetyana S.; Bulvinska, Oksana I.ENG: Objective. The article aims to examine reputable international databases of scientific publications to identify the promotion of anti-Ukrainian content and determine the most typical directions of such promotion. Methods. Using the method of content analysis, the authors identified journals in certain international databases of scientific publications whose publishers are registered in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as Russian journals that publish works by authors from these territories, recognizing them as "new regions of Russia" and positively perceiving the ideas of the legitimacy of including new subjects in the Russian Federation. There are also publications: a) on the regulation of life in the occupied territories according to Russian standards and legislation, b) on new social technologies used in the occupied Ukrainian territories in educational institutions, c) on the formation of Russian national and state identity of residents of illegally annexed regions, etc. Results. The primary scientific outcome of the study is the identification of three significant issues in Russian scientific content that global scientific platforms tend to overlook: the recognition of educational institutions in occupied territories as Russian (since 2016, this has appeared in articles indexed in DOAJ, Scopus, and WoS); the indexing of journals registered in the temporarily occupied territories by DOAJ and Index Copernicus; the instrumental role of international scientific publication databases in disseminating anti-democratic ideas and false narratives through such articles. Conclusions. The authors conclude that without a clear stance from Ukraine's scientific and educational community on this issue and ongoing advocacy for Ukrainian national interests within the international scientific community, there is a risk of harmful ideas detrimental to Ukraine being amplified on an even greater number of international scientific publication aggregators.Item Problems and Prospects of Information Interoperability of Academic Libraries in Central Asia(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Lapo, Piotr M.; Rakhmatullaev, Marat A.ENG: Objective. The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state and prospects of information interoperability between academic libraries in Central Asia (CA). Methods. Publications on the topic of information and library interoperability, including in CA, have been studied, experience in the area has been analysed and summarized. Results. The authors proposed a comprehensive and systematic approach and methods to develop interoperability of academic libraries in CA. Conclusions. Summarizing the international experience of interlibrary cooperation at the regional level, it should be recognized that it is successful provided that there is a comprehensive approach to its provision, that is, the relevant bodies for planning, coordinating and monitoring information interoperability should be created and functioning, library personnel with relevant competencies should be trained and involved in the work, the relevant software and hardware and infrastructure should be available.Item Mediatization as a Fundamental Communication Strategy of University Libraries in Kharkiv(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Solianyk, Alla A.; Shelestova, Anna M.; Korzhyk, Nataliya A.; Borysova, Alina O.ENG: Objective. The aim of the study is to develop conceptual foundations for medialization as the most effective communication strategy for university libraries. The unique experience of analytical and marketing practices in scientific libraries of universities enables them to effectively monitor the impact of their official accounts on social networks and messaging platforms, thereby contributing to the formation of their unique image. Methods. Employed methods include observation, comparison, Internet marketing, content analysis of official university websites, references to official web representations on social networks (messengers), statistical and mathematical methods, as well as systemic and socio-communicative approaches. Results. The study clarified the extent of Kharkiv universities’ incorporation into the global communication space through their web presence activity on various social networks/messengers. Rankings for the popularity of social networks/messengers (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram) among Kharkiv universities, as well as for their Telegram channels based on the number of subscribers were developed. Conclusions. University libraries possess powerful analytical potential for enhancing the effectiveness of universities’ branding campaigns through medialization – effective communication activities on social networks/messengers. Systematic use of web analytics tools to monitor the effectiveness of communication strategies and adapt content according to subscribers’ interests can improve the quality of communication and marketing activities in higher education institutions.Item Development of Leadership Qualities of the Managerial Staff as a Factor Influencing the Resilience of the University Library in the Crisis(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Odnovolykova, Olena V.; Hlavcheva, Yuliia M.ENG: Objective. The purpose of the publication is to determine the role of leadership development of the managerial staff in ensuring the management of the university library in the dynamic crisis conditions of long-term martial law. The article analyses the features of resilient organisations that promptly restore controllability and perform work tasks. The leadership qualities, the development of which is expedient in the team in the conditions of crisis changes, are considered. Methods. The conducted analysis covered the scientific publications on the topic of the study. The study used empirical methods to determine the effectiveness of leadership development among library managers. Results. The influence of the state of technical and social components on the resilience of the organisation is considered. Technical components are difficult to influence by the library administration, unlike social ones. That is why the main focus is on the regulation of social components. Based on the practical results of the library's work, the expediency of forming a leadership style to ensure the library's resilience in crisis conditions is substantiated. Conclusions. Thus, we believe that in crisis conditions, the resilience of an organisation can be enhanced by developing the leadership skills of the library management. During the period of uncertain crisis conditions of martial law, these leadership styles normalise the psychological climate in the team and set employees up for results.Item Біобібліографічні покажчики наукових праць як джерело інформації про біографію та інтелектуальний набуток попередніх поколінь науковців(Український державний університет науки і технологій, Дніпро, 2024) Мироненко, Микола АндрійовичUKR: Мета. Біобібліографічні покажчики наукових праць вчених, які у ХХ столітті працювали в тому чи іншому навчальному закладі чи науково-дослідному інституті, є важливим джерелом інформації про інтелектуальний набуток попередніх поколінь науковців. Одним із головних завдань працівників наукових бібліотек є укладання означених покажчиків. Під час виконання такої роботи варто брати до уваги не тільки суто наукові роботи вчених, а й матеріали з періодичних місцевих видань. Це дозволить більш об’ємно уявити спадщину того чи іншого вченого. Варто окремо наголосити на критично малій кількості україномовних наукових видань в Українській Радянській Соціалістичній Республіці (1922–1991 рр.), що було обумовлено державною політикою лінгвоциду у СРСР. Саме на цьому зроблено акцент у пропонованій статті. Методика. Під час опрацювання масиву інформації використовувались методи контент- та бібліографічного аналізу, синтезу з метою відокремлення суттєвої інформації від зайвої (так званого інформаційного шуму). Результати. Проаналізовано понад 75 тисяч періодичних місцевих друкованих видань Придніпров’я за період 1945–2020 рр., які містяться в науковій бібліотеці Українського державного університету науки і технологій (Дніпро, Україна) та Дніпропетровській обласній універсальній науковій бібліотеці ім. Первоучителів слов’янських Кирила і Мефодія, з метою поглибленого вивчення інтелектуального доробку академіка Кирила Федоровича Стародубова. Роботу було присвячено 120-річчю від дня народження вченого, яке припало на 19 квітня 2024 року. Висновки. Багатогранність творчої натури академіка Стародубова виявляється у його доробку як популяризатора науки та видатного громадського діяча з невтомною вдачею. Це засвідчують близько 520 джерел, які увійшли до біобібліографічного покажчика праць ученого з 1928 по 2023 роки. Причому окремий масив опрацьованих джерел являють роботи учнів та послідовників академіка, у яких вони з пошаною згадують свого вчителя.Item Sources of Up-to-Date Information of the University Library during the Full-Scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Luchka, Ludmila M.ENG: Objective. The article aims to highlight the peculiarities of the acquisition process of a university research library in wartime and the qualitative satisfaction of readers' requests with the help of stock collections. The object of the study is the books and journals added to the university's library collections in 2022-2024. The new acquisitions were analysed by type, subject, publisher and source. Methods. To create a holistic picture of the development of the library's documentary resource over time, the analytical-synthetic, systemic-structural, comparative and statistical research methods were used. Results. The results of the study indicate that the selection and analysis of the university library's acquisitions during the war proves the primary importance of replenishing the book collection with Ukrainian-language multidisciplinary sources of relevant information. This contributes to the quality information support of the educational process and scientific activity in full. Conclusions. Despite the difficulties, library collections as an information system are developing and updating. The analysis allowed us to present a picture of the state of Ukrainian publishing and strong support for university libraries.Item A Call to Serve: Public Librarians and Social Change(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Apolinario, Rhea Rowena; Ahmad, Azree; Kadir, Irwan Kamaruddin AbdA Call to Serve: Public Librarians and Social ChangeENG: Objective. Social change involves events affecting social, cultural, economic, political, and geographical contexts. Among others, public librarians play a crucial role in mediating this change by promoting literacy, reading, and combating misinformation. With this in mind, understanding the public librarians’ lived experiences and insights can further facilitate social change and enhance the librarianship field. The study aims to answer the question, of how public librarians understand and affect social change, based on the lived experiences of Filipino public librarians as information professionals. Methods. The Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach was used and a semi-structured interview was conducted to determine the perceptions of two Filipino public librarians on social change. Results. The paper showed that public librarians are motivated by their passion for community service. They also believe that education plays a role in social advancement and emphasized the importance of teaching literacy skills and providing learning resources to children. Conclusions. The paper concludes that these librarians perceive social change as helping people through their advocacies, information services, and library programs.Item Project Solutions for the Successful Implementation of the Strategy of Creating a Consolidated Resource of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Klymenko, Oksana Z.; Sokur, Olena L.ENG: Objective. The study focuses on the relevance of launching the ResearchUA digital platform based on the V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine to form a consolidated scientific information space. Methods. The results of the research were obtained thanks to the application of a complex of general and special methods of scientific knowledge, among which systemic and synergistic approaches, structural-functional and descriptive methods, source analysis and synthesis were decisive. Results. There is an urgent need to establish a system of informing about academic resources that have been created for more than a hundred years of operation of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine has launched the ResearchUA digital platform, which is focused on the development of the electronic research infrastructure of not only the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, but also on the formation of the national digital scientific space, namely the accumulation, integration, effective use of scientific electronic library and information resources and their promotion to modern global digital platforms communications. Conclusions. A promising direction for further information and communication activities of academic libraries is to intensify information support for scientific research in Ukraine by promoting the involvement of new forms of digital scientific communication; developing modern models of communication with all subjects of copyright for scientific works; simplifying access to scientific library and information resources; integrating and consolidating scientific library and information resources; introducing digital resources of the national documentary cultural heritage into scientific circulation; monitoring the state and development of scientific research in Ukraine.Item Driving National R&D: Methodological Insights into Developing a Classifier for the Ukrainian National CRIS System by the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tsybenko, Iryna O.; Zherebchuk, Sofiia V.; Fedchuk, Andrii P.ENG: Objective. The objective of this study is to develop and characterize a comprehensive classifier for research and development (R&D), which plays a crucial role in the effective implementation of a National Current Research Information System (CRIS). The study aims to address the challenges and methodologies involved in creating a system that categorizes diverse R&D initiatives while ensuring interoperability with existing systems and adaptability to evolving scientific fields. Methods. The development of the classifier involved a multi-step process, including consultation with domain experts and reviewing existing classification systems. The study focused on identifying key research areas, ensuring compatibility with international standards, and developing a flexible taxonomy to cover both established and emerging fields. A diagnostic study on CRIS systems in Latin America and insights from similar systems, such as in Croatia and Portugal, were examined to refine the classifier's design for Ukraine. Results. The study successfully developed a classifier that addresses the specific needs of the Ukrainian research landscape, particularly within the Ukrainian Information System for Current Research (URIS). The classifier's structure aligns with international standards and supports interoperability with global databases. Furthermore, the dynamic nature of the classifier allows for continuous updates, making it adaptable to new research fields. The classification system was also tailored to accommodate Ukraine’s unique research ecosystem and infrastructure. Conclusions. The development of this R&D classifier represents a strategic advancement for Ukraine’s research infrastructure, enhancing data organization, accessibility, and collaboration. By addressing both technical and contextual challenges, the classifier provides a flexible, scalable solution that supports long-term scientific innovation. This study highlights the importance of context-driven approaches in creating effective research management tools, positioning the classifier as a robust framework for future developments in CRIS systems. The State Scientific Technical Library of Ukraine has played a pivotal role in developing this classifier, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the Ukrainian research community.Item Changes in the Activities of the Library of the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in the Framework of Open Science(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Pasmor, Nadiia P.; Shevchenko, Maryna O.; Pasmor, Julia V.ENG: Objective. The article examines the role of modifications in the activities of the Scientific Library of the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Yaroslav Mudryi NLU) as a basis for using its innovative potential in promoting the benefits of open science among the academic community, and facilitating the consolidation (unification) of research achievements on topical issues of law. Methods. The general scientific methods (analytical, comparative, analysis and synthesis, etc.) were applied, which made it possible to determine the features of structural and functional, reorganizational, resource and service modernization of the library's activities in the implementation of the latest open science technologies. Results. The article shows the role of the library as a reliable assistant of the University in the processes of research data exchange, a guarantor of the formation and adaptation of the online environment, resources, bibliometric tools to provide systematic support for research and strengthen communication interaction during remote work in wartime. Conclusions. Attention is focused on the need for strategic use of modifications in the library's activities, which allow achieving a balanced combination of open science goals with the modification of the library system and obtaining a synergistic effect within the research infrastructure of the University.Item Digital Curation: Opportunities and Challenges for Ukrainian Libraries(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Yaroshenko, Tetyana O.; Iaroshenko, Oleksandra I.ENG: Objective. Today digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting libraries with the dual challenge of not only preserving digital content but also curating it. This is particularly pertinent given the needs of open science and open data, which emphasize searchability, accessibility, interoperability, and reuse (FAIR principles). Methods include a critical review of domestic and international publications on digital curation, official documents, and websites of Ukrainian libraries dedicated to open research data. Results. The current challenges necessitate the development of effective library strategies for digital curation and research data management and the enhancement of librarians' relevant skills through library education and lifelong learning. The paper examines key global trends in digital curation and explores the prospects for implementing these practices in Ukrainian libraries, especially in light of the National Open Science Plan and increased access to research data. The study argues that engagement in and leadership of digital curation practices could significantly transform the role, perception, and identity of academic libraries, thereby enhancing their ongoing relevance to research communities. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity of advancing librarians' skills and competencies in digital curation and considers the complexities of collaborating with scholars in this context. Conclusions. The study's findings highlight the need to comprehensively consider digital curation as a new library function. It also underscores the role of university libraries in coordinating and advocating for these efforts at the institutional level. Additionally, it suggests the introduction of digital curation as a specialization within the library field, with roles such as data librarian (data curator) who could participate in research groups focused on data management. The article also concludes with an agenda for future research.Item Digital Awareness, Digital Literacy Skills, and Digital Proficiency of Librarians in Qatar National Library(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Contreras, Mylene L.; Masalinto, Ma. Lindie D.; Malabanan, Elizabeth D.; Navarro, Mary Rose V.ENG: Objective. This study aims to determine the level of digital awareness, literacy, and proficiency among librarians in Qatar National Library. It seeks to explore the relationship between these variables and how they contribute to service delivery. Additionally, the study aims to formulate an action plan to improve librarians’ digital skills, particularly in digital preservation, digitization, and online services. Methods. The study employed a descriptive-correlational survey method to gather data from selected librarians at Qatar National Library. A structured questionnaire was distributed to assess the respondents' digital awareness, literacy, and proficiency levels. The results were analysed using weighted mean averages and correlation tests to establish the relationships between these variables. Results. The findings revealed that the librarians had a very high level of digital awareness (mean of 3.29), digital literacy (mean of 3.29), and digital proficiency (mean of 3.25). Significant relationships were found between digital awareness and literacy, digital literacy and proficiency, and digital awareness and proficiency. These results indicate that the more aware librarians are of digital technologies, the more proficient they become in applying these skills in library services. Conclusions. Librarians at Qatar National Library are highly aware of and skilled in digital technologies, with a strong correlation between awareness, literacy, and proficiency. However, there remains room for growth in areas such as digitization and digital preservation. Action plans should focus on continuous digital skill development to keep pace with emerging technologies.Item Ways of Development of the National Electronic Scientific Information System as a Tool for Implementing the State Open Science Policy in Ukraine(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Zharinova, Alla H.; Zharinov, Serhii S.; Rybalko, Yaroslav V.ENG: Objective. Since 2020, Ukraine has been developing the National Electronic Scientific Information System (URIS). The creation and development of URIS were initially guided by a specific Concept, whose implementation timeline has now concluded. However, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine mandated that work on URIS should continue. Consequently, there is a need to develop a new concept and identify the future directions for this scientific information system. Current research has emphasized the necessity of implementing the open science paradigm and highlighted the role of Current Research Information Systems (CRIS) in this process. There is a specific need to establish the development directions for URIS as a unique type of such system. The aim is to explore the prospective directions for the development of the National Electronic Scientific Information System "URIS," detailing the pathways for its growth and integrating new functions to fully implement the principles of open science in Ukraine. Methods. The study employed methods of theoretical generalization of normative and analytical data, as well as statistical and comparative analysis of the obtained scientific information. Results. The study identified seven directions with specific implementation paths: developing new functional modules for URIS, ensuring the comprehensive inclusion of priority information resources within URIS, providing Ukrainian scientists, research institutions, and higher education institutions with a digital tool, enabling ongoing communication with the scientific community and business representatives, identifying shortcomings in existing legal acts, creating conditions to overcome the dispersion of financial resources, accounting for losses in Ukrainian research infrastructure due to Russian military aggression. The URIS serves as a multifunctional platform for collecting, processing, and disseminating data related to scientific activities in Ukraine. Developed by the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine, URIS aims to integrate and present aggregated data from various research institutions and universities, thereby enhancing the visibility of Ukrainian research on a global scale. This paper discusses the importance of URIS in supporting academic and research libraries, emphasizing the role of the library's experts in implementing the project. Conclusions. The development and improvement of URIS should lead to a significant reduction in the use of paper for various documents, offering interested individuals and organizations a wide range of digital tools for quick and continuous access to research data, information, and services related to the field of science. The full implementation of this project will enhance the visibility of Ukrainian scientists and research infrastructures both within Ukraine and for interested researchers and institutions in Europe and globally. Scope of Application of Research Results. The development of URIS will support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in fulfilling the national plan for open science and accelerating Ukraine's integration into the European Research Area. The successful implementation of URIS demonstrates the vital role of academic and research libraries in the digital age. The expertise of the State Scientific and Technical Library of Ukraine has been instrumental in advancing the goals of URIS, which aims to enhance the quality and visibility of Ukrainian research both nationally and internationally.Item Experience of Implementing Assistive Technologies in Ukrainian and Foreign Document and Information Structures(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tiurkedzhy, Natalia S.; Marina, Olena Yu.; Davydova, Iryna O.; Marin, Serhii O.ENG: Objective. The article examines the global experience of digital inclusion and the state of the creation of information spaces for people with special needs in leading document and information institutions of society. Methods. The research was conducted based on content analysis of 20 sites of US academic libraries and webometric analysis of 41 sites of Ukrainian document and information structures (libraries, archives, and museums) using the "Web Accessibility Checker" functionality. Monitoring of library sites was carried out during May 2024. Results. The conducted analysis proved that today digital inclusion in document and information institutions of libraries in the USA, Great Britain, and France is aimed at overcoming the lack of information resources for different groups of users, introducing computers with special software and assistive technologies for people with disabilities, and creating comfortable information space. This activity is only a desirable prospect for Ukraine's libraries, although work in this direction is unfolding. Conclusions. A conclusion was made regarding the importance of implementing assistive technologies in document and information structures and ensuring comfortable access to information for various categories of users, including those with special educational needs and people with disabilities. The development of digital inclusion and the creation of specialized products and services for special users is a strategic direction of the development of document and information institutions. Libraries are leaders in implementing and using assistive technologies among various document and information institutions. Compared to museums and archives, they have the greatest experience in serving users with disabilities and the most powerful potential for developing social inclusion and embodying diversity in the digital environment.Item Implementation of Open Science Practices: Experience of the Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Symonenko, Tetiana V.; Zayika, Victor M.ENG: Objective. The scientific publication aims to analyse the possibilities of integrating library collections into the open science infrastructure and demonstrate the achievements of the Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine in this direction. Methods. A comprehensive analysis was applied with elements of a systems approach and comparison to achieve the stated goal. Results. The article describes how the Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine uses modern technologies and tools to create and maintain an open science infrastructure. The library ensures effective search, access, and reuse of scientific data by using the Open Archive Initiative Protocol for Metadata Handling (OAI-PMH) protocol, developing its own repositories, and integrating with international platforms. Conclusions. The Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine has an ambitious plan to make its treasures of knowledge – electronic resources collections – even more accessible to the global scientific community. Due to the right strategy for integration into the open science infrastructure, these resources have the potential to significantly enrich the global scientific discourse.Item Accessibility of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Library for Students with Disabilities: An Evaluation(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Marwiyah; Labibah Zain; Asri Yuna Chasanawati; Khusnul KhotimahENG: Objective. This research aims to identify the accessibility of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Library for users with disabilities to uncover the gap between the standard of library services for people with disabilities and the condition of the library to support an accessible environment. Methods. This research applies qualitative methods to explore the accessibility of library services for users with disabilities using the IFLA checklist, a standard for providing library services for people with disabilities consisting of 3 main areas; physical access, media format, and service and communication. Results. UIN Sunan Kalijaga Library has met the most of criteria for providing services for users with disabilities. Physical access covering the area outside the library, entry to the library and access to library collections and services, is largely in accordance with the standard. However, the absence of an elevator prevents users with wheelchairs from accessing to upper floor in which the library collections are stored which means that access to library collections is hindered. To address this problem, the library provides the Difable Corner, a department for users of all types of disabilities. The research also found that for library collections, the library provides more for the blind, while for the deaf it is still not maximized. Therefore, the library, in collaboration with the Center for Disabilities Service provides volunteers to students for whom inclusion requirements have not yet been met. Conclusion. Being under the parent institution that promotes inclusive value requires UIN Sunan Kalijaga Library to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes all users regardless of their abilities. The library has made some effort to fulfill the standards for providing a library for the disabled. The gap between ideal standards and real conditions in the library related to accessibility for the disabled can be taken into consideration to improve inclusive-based library services.Item Improving the Inclusive Information Space: Introducing Chatbots into the Work of Academic Libraries(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Shevchuk, Oleksandr A.; Saltykova, Anastasiia A.ENG: Objective. The purpose of the publication is to study the possibilities of using chatbots as one of the tools for developing an inclusive environment in an academic library. Methods. The study analyzed international experience and software for creating AI-based chatbots. Results. An academic library can use open-source software to create chatbots, but this method will require significant resources. An alternative is commercial services, which are quite easy to use but require monthly funding. Conclusions. Chatbot is a very promising direction for building an inclusive direction, and each library can choose how to create and use it according to its needs.Item Ukrainian Databases as a Competitive Alternative to International Databases(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tsiura, Marharyta A.ENG: Objective. To assess the potential of modern Ukrainian open-access databases initiated by national or technical libraries as a viable alternative to international commercial and open databases for retrieving metadata on periodicals and their articles, including Ukrainian scholarly journals. Methods. The study involved the analysis of databases such as Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, OpenAlex, "Scientific Periodicals of Ukraine" (developed by the Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine), "Scientific Periodicals of Ukraine" (developed by the Association of Users of Ukrainian Research and Academic Network), Open Ukrainian Citation Index, Ukrainian Research Information System, and "Ukrainian Scientific Periodicals." A tabular method (three comparative tables were developed), analytical methods (quantitative and qualitative analysis), and statistical methods were applied. Results. It was found that the completeness of metadata representation varies depending on the resource. Commercial databases like Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection offer the most comprehensive metadata, while Ukrainian resources provide unique data relevant to Ukraine, including information on state registration, knowledge categories, and specializations aligned with Ukrainian regulatory documents. Conclusions. Ukrainian databases developed by national or technical libraries are continuously improving and have the potential to serve as an effective alternative to international commercial databases due to their free access, unique data, and extensive coverage of national scholarly periodicals. Although they cannot fully replace databases like Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection, their combined use holds promise. Given the challenges related to the high subscription costs and content quality in commercial databases, Ukrainian resources have the potential for further development within the global movement towards open science.Item Developing a Sense of Community in the Activities of the University Library of Ukraine in Wartime (on the Example of the Scientific Library of USUST)(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Kolesnykova, Tetiana O.; Demidko, Maryna M.ENG: Objective. The authors believe that during the crisis of the highest level, associated with the threat to human life and health, the socio-cultural aspects of the activities of libraries of higher education institutions are important for different countries and require more detailed study. The purpose of the paper is to highlight the practices of developing a sense of community in the socio-cultural activities of a university library in Ukraine in wartime (on the example of the Scientific library of the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies). Methods. The article is based on self-reflection, direct experiences and crisis experience of the authors in organising and conducting library leisure activities for students at the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies (USUST) (Dnipro, Ukraine). The work uses a combination of research approaches and methods: to determine the state of development of the scientific problem, the author used a source search and analysis of relevant publications on the topic of the study; a comparative approach – to compare the similarities and differences in the main functions of university libraries in Ukraine and abroad; the method of observation – to determine the features of various library activities aimed at developing a sense of community among students. Results. The crisis experience of wartime librarians demonstrates the ability to quickly replace (despite narrow specialisation in peacetime) and unite colleagues, the ability to integrate cultural and social activities into a single process, simultaneous involvement in various types and forms of professional activities aimed at communities of students, teachers, researchers, and the public. The article presents a fairly wide landscape of leisure practices in the socio-cultural work of the university library of USUST in the frontline city of Dnipro, which allows students, teachers and their children to escape from the already everyday and familiar danger. Librarians help students to restore a sense of unity, cohesion, community, a sense of “I am not alone” and “together we are many”, even when they are often physically separated. Conclusions. Community has become a phenomenon that represents Ukrainian spirituality, humanity, dignity and resilience. The activities of university libraries aimed at developing community are especially important for those countries that are experiencing social and political transformations as a result of military conflicts.