Роль інноваційних цифрових технологій у формуванні інклюзивного простору публічної бібліотеки

The purpose of the article is to investigate the impact of the use of innovative digital technologies in public libraries on the formation and development of an inclusive space. The article aims to substantiate the need to integrate innovative technologies into public library spaces in order to improve the quality of user service by increasing the level of interactivity in physical and digital spaces. The research methodology – involved the use of the methods of analysis and synthesis, generalisation, system analysis and forecasting were applied, which made it possible to determine the significance, current state and prospects of introducing innovative technologies into the inclusive space of the public library. The scientific novelty is to substantiate the role and place of innovative digital technologies in the inclusive space of a public library, to actualise a differentiated approach to serving library users using the latest technical devices as an intermediary in the communication of a person with library services, to identify opportunities for integrating digital technologies into the library space based on the existing experience of domestic public libraries. Conclusions. In the context of global social transformations and digitalisation of most spheres of life, forming an inclusive public library space is essential to Ukraine’s policy of creating a barrier-free space. In this context, the use of innovative digital technologies and devices in library institutions should be of great importance, as they can significantly increase the efficiency of serving specific groups of the population with special needs. It is determined that in the inclusive space of the public library, innovative technologies act as a middle link in the interaction between “user with special needs” – “innovative technological means” – “library services”. It is emphasised that innovative technological tools are a prerequisite for creating a system of differentiated service for library users. Potential ways to introduce innovative digital technologies into the public library space are identified based on domestic research on the analysis of the experience of public libraries.