The Idea of “Proactive Library” in R.A. Baryshev’s Monograph and Dissertation as Manifestation of Dilettantism

The monograph “Proactive library in the information and educational environment of University” (2020) dissertation for degree Doctor Pedagogical Sciences “University as a proactive system: modern opportunities development prospects” (2022; rejected by Dissertation Council upon results defense) R.A. Baryshev use methodologically flawed basis theoretically are untenable. on so-called university system do not contain scientific novelty no practical value. main idea “proactive library” is to focus anticipating readers’ requests and, therefore, it requires reliance forecasting methodology. However, author presents other methodological grounds. conceptual grounds that should form essence theoretical topic raised have significance, fact, reduced principles long been known widely used practice, key strategic directions complement them, himself notes, developed an external institution. did show how services offered him work ahead requests. what was exactly provided advance proportion justified forecasts. released without review; does make any significant contribution theory practice. text prepared materials only one — Siberian Federal University, has claim generalizations apply all libraries country. At same time, stated needs their preventive satisfaction exceptional importance science qualified research.