The Library as National Value in the Era of Globalization (Elements of Library Axiology)

The article is devoted to the formation of library axiology in the era of globalization. To make sure that libraries will be really demanded in the post-industrial information society, there is needed to realize the following: firstly, what is the essence of axiological function of library; secondly, what type of value is the social institution of library itself; thirdly, whether Russia needs the value of this type in the era of globalization. There are studied axiological function libraries, social needs, satisfied by libraries, national and universal values. There is proposed the following definition: axiological function of library - is the essential function which enables the use of documentary resources in accordance with values specified by the founder. There is substantiated the status of the library as the national value, ensuring evidence of identity and dialogue of cultures. Library axiology, concerned with satisfaction of absolute and variable needs, should be based on a universal reference system, where the values of Truth, Good, Reason, Freedom, Justice, and others should take their rightful place.

Axiological Function, Library Axiology, Library Values, Globalization, Dialogue of Cultures, Identity, National Values, Universal Values

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