Scientific and Methodological Support of Library Activities: Analysis of the Document Flow

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the document flow on the topic “Scientific and Methodological Support of Libraries’ Activities” for 2014—2023. The study obtained data on the quantitative and species composition of the flow, its geographical and author structures. The thematic analysis showed that most often the authors devoted their works to describing the experience of implementing the main functions of scientific and methodological services (analytical and consulting activities, promotion of professional development of specialists, formation of the legal library field, identification and study of new experience), the characteristics of the profession of a modern methodologist and the changes taking place in scientific and methodological activities, including under the influence of the development of information and communication technologies. The analysis of publications confirmed that the content of scientific and methodological labor changes depending on the general situation in the country and in accordance with the needs of library practice.