Libraries’ Mass Events for Promoting Scientific Knowledge: Research Results

The issue of dissemination of scientific knowledge is important for the development of the information society. The library, as the most accessible cultural institution, is able to ensure the dissemination of knowledge in all sectors of society. The purpose of the article is to study library activities aimed at spreading popular science knowledge. In the course of the work, the analysis of the official websites of the leading federal, republican, local and regional libraries was carried out. The study was conducted from October 2022 to September 2023. The main element of the analysis was the events in which information about the possibility of obtaining scientific information appeared. This article presents the results of the research work. The most common form of popular science activities has been identified — these are lectures/lecturing events. During the study period, lectures were held in 26% of libraries, clubs and group — in 10%, exhibitions — in 5%, seminars — in 4%. The amount of resources available to modern libraries makes it possible to hold both local and large-scale popular science events in online and offline spaces. The involvement of specialists and interaction with the local community will make this process the most effective.

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