Digital transformation of the scientific and technical information management system in Chinese universities

The importance of scientific and technical information management in Chinese universities as a resource base for generating innovations and extracting new knowledge is proven. A conceptual model of digital transformation and factors influencing its successful implementation, including: digital management, digital services, and digital innovations, is proposed. Organizational, technical-technological and resource factors are mentioned among the factors influencing digital transformation, the importance of providing administrative, financial, personnel, technical-technological and security support for the digitalization of the communication infrastructure of Chinese universities is emphasized. A system of countermeasures and proposals, including political support and technical training, data exchange and network security, as well as standards and talents cultivation, aimed at improving the level of scientific and technical information management of Chinese universities, and the growth of their research and innovation potential, is justified.