Browsing by Author "Bilous, Valentina S."

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Open Education and Open Science is a Key Agenda for University Libraries
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Bilous, Valentina S.; Buchatska, Svitlana M.; Matiienko, Olena S.; Zalyesova, Iryna V.; Matiienko, Viacheslav L.
ENG: The objective of this research is to examine the scientific studies worldwide on OE, determine the main characteristics and trends in the development of OE and analyze the world academic libraries’ experience in promoting Open Science (OS) and wider use of scientific research results. Methods. To assess data based on the Library internet resources usage descriptive statistics and observation methods were exploited. Results. The focus was made on the necessity of providing free access to educational resources in Ukrainian universities in various scenarios of uncertainty and challenges, especially at times of war. In terms of our investigation, we analyzed the role of the VSPU Library in creating environment for open educational resources and made an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation of the EU’s open science policy. Conclusions. The findings revealed the gradual implementation of the principles of OE in the pedagogical university, which is beneficial for both students and educators to get free access to relevant educational content, while enhancing institutional reputation of the university and library professionals.
The Role of The Library in The Formation of Inclusive Competence of Future Teachers: Relevance, Directions, Experience
(Dnipro National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan, 2020) Bilous, Valentina S.; Brovchak, Liudmyla S.
EN: Objective. The article is aimed at reviewing the current state of inclusion implementation in Ukraine and the role of university libraries in these processes. Methods. The research was conducted by analyzing the world literature on educational practices of development and implementation of inclusion and experience of the library of Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University (VSPU) in creating inclusive library space. Results. The term "inclusive education" is explained and the factual basis of the importance of training highly qualified teachers in the conditions of inclusive education is expanded. The essence of inclusive teacher competence as a scientific category is analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the experience of the VSPU library in creating an inclusive library space. It is proved that the library, using various forms and methods of work, promotes the introduction of the latest educational standards, among which is the inclusive education. The main directions and aspects of the implementation of the inclusive project "Library without Borders" are highlighted. Conclusions. Ukrainian educational institutions take an active part in inclusive education practices. In these processes, the university library is an important link in providing inclusive education. The necessity of supplementing the further strategy of the library activity with the direction of formation of inclusive space and inclusive library is determined.