A “Bibliography Science” as the Textbook Not Only for Bachelors

The review of the second, corrected and supplemented edition of the textbook “Bibliography Science”, published by the publishing house “Profession” in St. Petersburg in 2023 (authors — O.P. Korshunov, N.K. Lelikova, T.F. Likhovid) is presented. Compared to the previous edition (2014), this edition is supplemented with new information on the theory and practice of bibliographic activity in our country and abroad. The basic concepts, concepts, structure, goals and objectives of bibliography in the system of documentary communications are considered. Special attention is paid to the characterization of the main types, types and forms of existence of bibliographic information, as well as to the actual normative documents for the sphere of bibliography. The review reveals the main content and importance of this textbook not only for the training of bachelors, but also for a wider range of specialists in different branches of book business. It is concluded that the reviewed book is necessary for the development of bibliography knowledge, which in modern Russia should be based on the rich national cultural traditions.