Academic Libraries of Uzbekistan: Challenges and Development Prospects
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This article presents an analysis of Fulbright Scholars in library science from Uzbekistan and the United States on the state of development of academic libraries in Uzbekistan, describing problems and prospects. Recently there has been progress in government support; access to scholarly resources has improved' and there are national and international conferences and seminars to support researchers and librarians. As universities and institutes in Uzbekistan move toward expanding research and publication activity into the wider international realm, academic libraries will need to implement new services and provide resources required by this system.