E-CATALOGUE OF THE CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC LIBRARY OF AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: METADATA OF THE FUTURE

The current library is not conceivable without an electronic catalog (EC). The introduction of the resource in the bibliographic system cannot be regarded as a simple testing of new technology or computer tribute fashion. Through EC, we can speak of the importance of a qualitative change in the field of library and information - change the model of interaction of the library and the user. From now on, the library fund is not a secret, guarded maze of directories and the library cease to be a long tradition - to keep the book. Now each user, no matter where in the world he is in, can obtain information on the whereabouts of the book, and the library - the international recognition and prestige. In other words, the EC - is the calling card of the library. Correctly composed description, convenient and versatile search the catalog, a variety of additional information services - all this creates a good image of not only the library but also the institution.