Keyword: «ar applications»

The training of future librarians involves the use of innovative educational tools for the formation of demanded professional competences in accordance with the professional functions and priorities of the development of library science in Russia. The authors study the issue of using AR applications in training of future library specialists to provide additional conditions for the development of demanded digital skills, gaining experience in project- and research-based learning and other educational and cognitive activities; application of the fundamental theory of library science to the organization of cultural events, entertainment events. The purpose of the study is to identify the characteristic features of augmented reality technology use in training specialists in the library and information sphere to improve the quality of their training. The methodology is based on the analysis of the augmented reality technology potential for higher education, to support UNESCO initiatives, while identifying problems of their implementation in training specialists in the library and information sphere. The provisions of the professional standard for a specialist in library and information sphere, the strategy for the development of library science in Russia are taken into account in developing a system of educational tasks based on the AP applications. The following applications and tools were used to support augmented reality technology: Quiver, Star Walk, Mind Map AR, HISTARS, BBC Civilizations AR, AR Ruler, Arloon chemistry, Arloon geometry, ZOME, JigSpace, SketchAR, etc. As the results, the ideas of a methodological approach reflecting the necessary changes in the system of training highly qualified specialists in the library and information sphere are described, taking into account the provisions of the professional standard and the directions of the strategy for the development of library science in Russia. The conclusions are drawn about the characteristics of AR technology use in the work of a librarian (visualization of information, establishment of temporary and emotional connections, etc.). Methodological and technical difficulties of the proposed innovations are also formulated: high cost, technical failures of equipment in libraries. The obtained results can be used for the organization of cognitive research activities of students; in the work of museum-library type institutions.