INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN THE SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF THE RIVNE REGIONAL UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC LIBRARY

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze current trends in the field of inclusive socio-cultural activities, using the activities of regional cultural institutions, in particular, the Rivne Regional Universal Scientific Library, as a case study.
Research Methodology. The research is based on the analysis of twenty-two key sources, including individual publications, articles from peer-reviewed journals and serial editions, as well as conference proceedings. The multidimensional and interdisciplinary nature of the topic has led to the development of a substantial body of scholarly literature addressing the subject both directly and indirectly. These works cover the fields of cultural studies and general library science. 
Results. A structural analysis was carried out to examine the implementation of socially significant community initiatives through the project activities of the Rivne Regional Universal Scientific Library and its cultural experience in adopting inclusive practices.
Originality. The article attempts to identify and describe specific projects, including «Library – an Inclusive Space for Youth» (competition organized by the Regional State Administration’s Department for Youth and Sports); «Cultural Leader’s Workshop» (competition of the Department for Information Activities and Communication with the Public of the Rivne Regional State Administration); «Read, Listen, Watch: Pro Art» (competition of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation); «Military Personnel Read Ukrainian… And What Do You Read?» (mini-grant competition of the NGO “Rivne Regional Branch of the Ukrainian Library Association”); «Digital Memory of Rivne: Creating an Online Platform Rivne and Rivne Residents in Photographs» (prepared jointly with the Department of Information Technologies and Electronic Resources; grant competition of the Head of the Rivne Regional State Administration and the Head of the Rivne Regional Council in the fields of literature, theater, music, visual arts, choreography, folk art, and cinematography for the creation and implementation of creative projects); and the «Library for People with Disabilities: Social Services» programme.
Practical Significance. The findings may serve as a basis for developing conceptual frameworks for the further advancement of inclusive practices in the socio-cultural activities of the Rivne Regional Universal Scientific Library.