Modern Fundraising in Libraries of Foreign Countries

Abstract

The aim of the article іs to find out the specifics of fundraising in libraries of foreign countries, and determine prospects for further implementation of such activities in Ukraine. Research methods combine a set of general scientific methods of studying problems. In the process of studying professional and profile literatureі and determining the theoretical basis of scientific research, the survey-analytical method was applied. With help of the systematic method, single foreign practices of library fundraising were analyzed. The use of the induction method made it possible to generalize the studied material and draw conclusions about the implementation of experience of other countries in Ukrainian library institutions. The scientific article is based on the principles of objectivity and integrity. Scientific novelty consists in defining the main forms and means of modern fundraising interaction in the field of library activity. Main conclusions. A significant role in fundraising cooperation in the library field is played by well-established ties in the sphere of international culture, as mutual support and fundraising financing strengthen the national base of any state in another country. Various events holding, such as conferences, seminars, concerts and meetings, as well as active involvement of social networks, creation of separate web pages on library websites, effectively contribute to charity. The EU provides many direct and indirect financial opportunities for the development of book collections on its territory. ESIF are the most important source of European indirect funding. In modern Ukraine, the domestic content of book collections is actively integrated into the European space, which, in particular, proves the fundraising activity of “Ukrainian book without borders” and “Librarians of Ukraine and Germany – together to Victory” projects. We hope that the existing examples of international cooperation in the library industry serve as a model for the implementation of further similar projects on the domestic base, and, at the same time, for the popularization of Ukrainian books abroad. In general, international fundraising in library activities in modern world is a promising investment in future spirituality.