In the article the concept of electronic library is considered, preconditions of its designing for the institutions of APS of Ukraine are investigated. The basic components, base services of electronic library and kinds of corresponding resources are defined. It is proved typical decisions for working out of electronic scientifically-educational library of APS of Ukraine.

In the article there are considered the most essential tendencies of creation and use of electronic information resources and services in the field of information providing of science and education, namely: modern libraries, publishing houses, control system by information resources.