From scientific and technical information to digitization in education

The article is devoted to the history of formation and development of the specialty in the field of informatization of the socio-cultural sphere in East Siberian state institute of culture. This process reflects the stages of the information society development in our country: from the conception of scientific and technical information to that of digitalization at the federal project level. The author traces the formation of the scientific and pedagogical school and notes innovative activities to introduce modern information technology in culture and education.