Abstract
Rapid and dramatic changes in the political situation have made a modernization programme imperative for the Russian State Library, the world's second largest library. With the active support of UNESCO, a consultant prepared a report on the library, and an International Commission of Experts was then set up to advise on a comprehensive modernization programme covering all aspects of the library, from buildings to the organizational structure, from collections to financial systems. Much importance is attached to staff training and development. With funding and other support from organizations in several countries as well as international bodies, and with the help of some individuals, progress has already been made, but much remains to be done.
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