Professional Resources

Global and national resources for librarians, publishers, and information science specialists.

Major Portals and Centers

• LibGuides Community: A global platform to search for library guides and connect with authors. Features 4,771 organizations across 56 countries. community.libguides.com

• National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan: The main scientific and methodological center for libraries in Kazakhstan and a depository for UNESCO publications. nlrk.kz

• The World of Library: Professional periodicals and information services from the Kostanay Regional Children's Library. allib.org

• Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Portal: A system for resource sharing between libraries to provide remote users with equal access to information. udo.rsl.ru

Professional Journals

1. "Bibliosphere": A peer-reviewed scientific journal on library science, bibliography, and informatics. spsl.nsc.ru

2. "Library Science": A professional journal reflecting modern trends in the library sector. bibliograf.ru

3. "American Libraries": The official magazine of the American Library Association (ALA). americanlibrariesmagazine.org

4. "Journal of Librarianship and Information Science": A British peer-reviewed journal for library and information professionals. journals.sagepub.com

5. Public Libraries Online: An interactive companion to the Public Libraries magazine, focusing on issues relevant to public librarianship. publiclibrariesonline.org