Challenges of a difficult time. The work of the National Library of Republic Sakha (Yakutia) in a pandemic conditions

The article is dedicated to the work of the National Library of Republic Sakha (Yakutia) during restrictive measures related to the pandemic of a new coronavirus infection. In particular, the bibliography work of 1930-1970 regional periodicals of Yakutia is described in details. Information is given on aims and tasks of compiling indices and a table of contents of the national periodicals. Detailed progress of work in the form of tables, indicators of the first work results are given. The effort is done to justify the relevance and the practical importance of studying periodicals for research work, generally, for studying the history of Yakutia.