The article reveals relevant for modern realities issues of library activities transformation and their entry into the social and cultural space. The purpose of the article is to highlight the activities of libraries as one of the oldest socio-cultural institutions in different periods of historical development; consider functioning of book collections and peculiarities of their innovative activity in the information society and transformation into a socio-cultural space. It is noted that traditional mission of the library was to spread literacy, culture, and provide access to information and knowledge. In the 21st century, under information environment, activities of libraries are being transformed and they are becoming centers of not only scientific, but also socially significant information. Forms and types of work with the users are changing. Such new forms as virtual exhibitions, online tours, presentations, video lectures and open access to digital collections, etc. have already become popular. Innovative forms of work including book crossing, book trailer, bibliofresh, quest, library flash mob, information briefing, coworking, coaching etc. are gaining momentum. Electronic libraries that can provide ubiquitous and round-the-clock access to documents of various formats (text, diagram, audio, video data) are becoming popular. Attention is focused on the digital projects of Yaroslav the Wise National Library of Ukraine "Culture of Ukraine", V.I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine "Electronic Library "Ukraiinka", which contain interesting materials on the documentary heritage of Ukraine. Introduction of the latest information technologies helps to create virtual libraries, blogs, pages in social networks etc. That is, the library as a socio-cultural institution has prospects for its successful further development.
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