Library of the “Medical and social institute of Tajikistan” – as a source of science and knowledge

Abstract

The aim of the study: is to determine the contribution of the institute library as a database of science and knowledge, in facilitating the process of education and science at the institute.

Materials and methods of the research: During the research, the plan, annual reports of the library, regulatory documents, as well as materials of the republican scientific and practical conference, which is held annually in the “State Patent and Technical Library” were used.

Research results and discussion: The research revealed that the institute library started operating in 2019. The library is located in the basement of the main building of the institute and consists of 2 parts. There is a reading room for students with 80 seats and 30 computers connected to the Internet. In 2019, the library reserve fund included only 15,383 books, thus the number of books was increased to 45,551 books, that is, an increase of 30,168 books in 5 years.

Conclusion: The result of the study showed that the number of library users increased by 50% compared to previous years. The library’s reserve fund was replenished with educational literature, and the number of electronic publications increased compared to previous years. The number of students interested in reading fiction increased by 25%.