The academic library as an organization and methodological center for ecological education of young people

Abstract

The librarians’ understanding the value of quality information, freedom of expression, access to information and quality resource base enable them to get enthusiastically in educating the population for the sake of sustainable development. Since the late 20-th century, the ecological vector has been being developed in libraries, and it is much more relevant today. The experience of the technological university’s academic library in organization and support of inclusive educational center for schoolchildren is discussed. This activity has consolidated the efforts of various groups of university community: students participating in pedagogical teams, ecological volunteers, professors, and librarians.