A new textbook co-authored by Associate Professor Rashad Gardashov and lecturer Aysel Hasanova from the Faculty of Information and Document Management at Baku State University (BSU) has been published. The specialized editor of the book, titled Library Catalogs, is Associate Professor Sevda Khalafova. The reviewers include Professor Khalil Ismailov, Associate Professor Solmaz Sadygova, Doctor of Philosophy in History Oruj Guliyev, and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Elchin Mammadov.

The textbook covers topics such as the types of library catalogs and methods for their compilation, the role of bibliographic description in cataloging, and international cataloging standards.

This textbook is intended for students majoring in Library and Information Activities, as well as for young researchers and professionals in the field.