The rare and valuable books in Azerbaijan National Library, their protection and use

The possible solution ways of the protection of ancient, unique and rare books in Azerbaijan National Library and use of them with the support of information technologies is considered as the actual problem in this article, the information about the shooting of short films previously as the protection resource of this library and at present the process of creation of electronic version via the digital devices are given. With a view to wider use of the stored literature are electronic versions of rare books. Only complete digital versions of monuments of literature are able to meet the needs of professionals in obtaining the information they need. Safety and protection of the documentary heritage, and at the same time lull use of it - that's one of the main challenges facing libraries. The need for speedy establishment of their computer versions. This is especially important for the various specialists in their research. Creating a digital version of unique editions careful not solve the issues of the physical storage of the national scientific and cultural heritage.