The concept of recommendatory bibliography in the works by E. K. Bespalova within the context of modern library and information sciences

The authors discuss the scientific legacy of Professor Emilia Konstantinonva Bespalova (1930–2007), prominent figure in library and information sphere, Doctor Science Pedagogy. Her life professional career will stay put glorious history Russian intelligentsia, which has always been distinguished by diligence selfless worship to culture education. Bespalova’s is vast diverse. works cover relevant topical problems sphere are highly demanded this day. However, many aspects her work have understudied, particular, contribution recommendatory bibliography. For first time, analyze views on bibliography methodological concepts she was developing since 1970. conceptual content Cand. Sc. thesis illuminated. In works, introduced concept comprising terminological evolution, origins, characteristics subtype national bibliography, periodization author definition term “recommendatory bibliography”. developed later works. offer analysis these