Information Support of Innovation Activities by Libraries: the Experience of Library for Natural Sciences of RAS

Abstract

The article discusses the experience of the patent sector of the Library for Natural Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the field of supporting research and innovation activities of organizations served by the library. The main activities of the sector are presented at: information services, consulting, methodological and analytical support for users. The activity of the sector is connected with patent and other structural divisions of research institutes for expanding the range of services, for improving the quality of service, for improving own information systems and resources. Directions for further research and development are determined, the effectiveness of the created results of intellectual activity (RIA) is evaluated, and the possibility of patenting inventions and utility models is assessed. It was based on the results of the analysis of documentation (both patent data and bibliographic data). The data of ongoing research are useful for the management of the research institute and for the scientific and engineering staff. The possibility of participation of scientific and scientific-technical libraries in conducting patent research and building patent landscapes is considered. Conclusions are drawn about the prospects of using these areas in the activities of libraries. Working with intellectual property is becoming an important and promising direction in the work of scientific libraries and helps to attract new users. This line of work strengthens the reputation of libraries as a reliable source of information, serves to strengthen links with the scientific and innovation communities, and to highlight new research and development. The need for interaction with other departments of the library is noted. In particular, the work of the patent sector is connected with the information and bibliographic department. We use modern approaches to research based on new information technologies and indicators of bibliometric statistics, as well as methods of comparative analysis of publication activity, citation analysis, etc. This line of activity helps us to stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing world of information and knowledge. In the future, this direction can bring significant benefits for various industries, science and technology, including the promotion of innovation and economic growth in general.