Digital environment of Smolensk regional universal research library named after A.T. Tvardovsky

The article deals with the key elements of digital environment, its specific definition is provided from the perspective of information technologies and cultural approach. The project of Russian State Library for Young Adults dedicated to the development of digital environment of libraries is analyzed. It presents the expertise of Smolensk Regional Universal Research Library named after A.T. Tvardovsky in digitizing of collections referred to rare books; perspectives of preservation of digital cultural heritage, creation of proprietary digital content and development of digital literacy of library specialists and users.