Exhibition activities as a form of cultural work of libraries

Abstract

The article is devoted to the exhibition activities of libraries as a form of its cultural work and an effective means of disclosing information resources of the book collection, which clearly reflects the style of the library and the creative potential of its staff. It is noted that exhibitions have always been a common form of popularization of literature. However, the introduction of information and telecommunication technologies requires theoretical understanding and practical use of new opportunities in exhibition activities, including multimedia. It is emphasized that the types and forms of exhibitions today are diverse. Among them, virtual book exhibitions are a fairly new phenomenon in the Ukrainian market of library and information services.