know the structure, object and subject of library science;
library sciences within other science systems; relation between library science and other sciences;
basic methods of research; library terminology and history; basic kinds and types of libraries and their functions;
cooperation between libraries of different systems and departments.
• be able to analyse the basic principles and concepts of librarianship;
• be aware of the state policy in the field of library

• analytical and synthetic processing of information,
• Entry to the profession
• Documentation
• Social and communication technologies

Essence, functions and structure of the modern library; Library as the science; social function of library; classification and typology of libraries; Basic principles of organization and functioning of library; Laws of formation of Library Systems; Library system of Ukraine; International Library cooperation; Library Collections organization; serving of readers; Bibliographic activity as a basis for functional and technological structure of library; Science and methodological library activities.

1. Ilganaeva V. O. Bibliotekoznavstvo: konspekt lekcij dla studentiv / V.O. Ilganaeva; Charkivska Derzhavna Akademia Kultury. Kafedra Bibliotekoznavstva. – Charkov.: [b.v.], 2008. - 70 p.
2. Biblioteky Ukrainy zagalnoderzhavnogo znachennia: istoria i suchasnist: set of articles/ NBUB and other: redaction: O.S. Onyshchenko (head) and others. – Kiev, 2007. – 253 p.
3. Vaneev A.N. Bibliotechnoe delo. Teoria. Metodika. Praktika / A.N. Vaneev. - St. Petersburg: Professia, 2014. – 368p.

• written reports of practical task, testing, exam. (40%)
• overall control (test, controlling task): speaking-written form (60%)