Patent services system in sci-tech libraries
The need for efficient support of innovative activities of research institutes and universities is substantiated. The author examines patent activities of science and academic libraries’ patent divisions providing the wide range of services - from offering access to specialized information resources and generating analytics to user training and methodological support. As a case study, the experience of Pushchino Central Library Patent Sector is discussed. The library is the branch of RAS Library for Natural Sciences. The Sector offers information and analytical data based on bibliometrical analysis and patent information analysis, as well as user consulting and methodological support. The author concludes that today libraries’ patent divisions are among the most demanded - they analyze prospective vectors in science and technology, develop strategies for patent research; consult researchers in patent activities and intellectual property protection issues. He also suggests, that through facilitating patent information support, the possible risks can be minimized for science-intensive researchers while science intensive research makes the foundation for the country’s economic prosperity.