On August 31, 2026, the staff of the Automation and Database Coordination Department of the Library and Information Center conducted a training seminar for librarians aimed at enhancing their professional qualifications and developing digital competencies.

The seminar focused on international and national databases available to the University, including RMEB, Paragraph, IPR SMART, eLIBRARY.RU, PROFobrazovanie, E-UNI, Scopus, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, and EBSCOhost.

📌 The practical part of the seminar included a knowledge assessment for librarians, which helped evaluate the staff’s level of professional competence, reinforce the knowledge gained, and identify areas for further competency development.

Such training activities are an important part of the continuous professional development of library specialists, helping to enhance their skills in working with digital resources and improve the quality of information services provided to users.