LIBRARY RESOURCES ON AVIATION: STUDY, DISCLOSURE AND POPULARIZATION OF THE COLLECTION

The article examines key aspects of the activities of theScientific and Technical Library of Lviv Polytechnic National University,focusing on source studies, the organization of rare book collections, andthe promotion of scientific heritage in the context of aviationThe importance of source studies for verifying information, studyingthe context of historical events, and discovering new facts is emphasized,as these form the basis for organizing the rare publications collection. Theresearch will ensure the preservation of unique scientific works andprovide access to valuable information sources for future generations.The topic is particularly relevant due to the growing interest in thehistory of aviation science and the need to systematize rare publications,preserve, and promote the scientific heritage of Lviv Polytechnic NationalUniversity.Information about certain rare publications in the library has beenorganized during the research process. A bibliographic register titled"Scientists of Lviv Polytechnic and Their Printed Heritage in the Scientificand Technical Library Collection (1844–1939)" has been created foraccounting and systematization, which will facilitate the preservation ofunique scientific works and ensure easy access for researchers.The article attempts to analyze the historical aspects of thefunctioning of scientific schools and highlights the process of compilingbiographical materials about scholars and analyzing scientific schools. Aspart of the study, over 1,800 copies of scientific works have beenidentified, along with an analysis of periodicals that reflect thedevelopment of aviation science. The most significant works concerningindustry issues have been singled out, with their publishing characteristicspresented.Collaboration with the Department of History, Museology, andCultural Heritage, as well as the Communication Center of LvivPolytechnic, aimed at promoting scientific heritage, is also discussed. Thiscollaboration has resulted in articles in the "Chronicles of LvivPolytechnic" (the "History of the University" section on Lviv PolytechnicNational University website) and the biographical reference book"(Un)Known Graduates of Lviv Polytechnic." Attention is drawn to the promotion of the activities of the Scientificand Technical Library of Lviv Polytechnic National University throughsocial networks (Instagram, Facebook), the popularization of the lives andwork of scholars in the "Electronic Encyclopedia of Lviv Polytechnic,"and the organization of book exhibitions.