Local Knowledge Electronic Resources Development as a Priority Field of Ukrainian Public Libraries Activity

The aim of the article is to analyze the formation of local knowledge electronic resources as a priority field of public libraries activity in Ukraine. Research methods of the article grounded on general scientific principles of objectivity and systematicity, complexity and comprehensiveness of knowledge. The use of formal-logical and social-communication approaches contributed to the achievement of the set goal. Scientific novelty consists in substantiating the importance of intensifying the work on the formation of local knowledge electronic resources by Ukrainian public book collections, which will become an important component of the National Electronic Library of Ukraine in future. Main conclusions. Management of local knowledge electronic resources is an urgent issue for all public libraries of the country. That is why it is extremely important to focus attention on the questions of forming consolidated electronic catalogs, elaborating a mechanism for electronic ibraries integration, and preparing a unified plan for digitization of local history publications. Nowadays, it is necessary to ensure an effective coordination and communication between the leading libraries of the state for the preparation of a single plan of current and planned projects, definition of the development strategy, and provision of practical recommendations for the further formation of local knowledge electronic resources. The unification of all electronic libraries of the country into an integrated corporate system “The National Electronic Library of Ukraine” will contribute to the optimization of costs for its formation in future, as well as increase the effectiveness of communication processes organization. Thanks to the creation of this interactive digital space, there will occur more opportunities for implementing various models of the country’s information space functioning, including libraries, archives, and museums. This new innovative paradigm involves electronic, service and partnership models of work. It will also cause to strengthening the sense of unity with the entire information community, increase motivation to contribute to the development of the library sphere.