Today’s library psychology in the context of N.A. Rubakin’s legacy

An outstanding Russian enlightener N.A. Rubakin left rich scholarly legacy related to the study of psychological and pedagogical aspects of reading. The article deals with the basic theoretical provisions of library psychology, as well as shows the relevance of this field of scholarship and practice for the libraries of today. The author outlines the future of the development of library psychology and library pedagogy in the reality of the digitalization of reading, proving that no proposals to rename library psychology to “noocommunicology” are tenable.