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The relevance of the article: In the aftermath of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, Ukraine faces a critical juncture in its societal evolution. The need for inclusivity and the role of libraries in fostering it have become central issues. The urgent demand to analyze the impact of this conflict on the formation of an inclusive society in Ukraine needs to be studied. The purpose of the article. This article aims to scrutinize the influence of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the processes involved in shaping an inclusive society in Ukraine. It focuses particularly on shifts in the perception of inclusivity, the significance of barrier free environments, and the role of libraries in facilitating these changes. Presentation of the main topic. The article delves into the transformation of Ukraine’s societal landscape in the wake of the war. It highlights how the conflict has influenced the conceptualization of inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of creating accessible environments and highlights the pivotal role of libraries as agents of changes in this context. Conclusions. The analysis reveals a profound impact of the war on Ukraine’s approach to inclusivity. It elucidates how societal perceptions have shifted, placing a newfound emphasis on the creation of barrier-free spaces. Furthermore, the study underscores the instrumental role that libraries have played and continue to play in fostering inclusive communities. The practical significance. This article offers insights into the evolving dynamics of inclusivity in post-war Ukraine. Policymakers, librarians, and community leaders can draw upon these findings to implement strategies that promote inclusivity and develop barrier-free environments. Libraries, as vital community hubs, can take the lead in this transformation, bridging gaps and facilitating social integration in the midst of conflict.

Defining what it takes to act entrepreneurially is fundamental to identify what competences shall be nurtured to cultivate the entrepreneurial capacity of European citizens and organisations. The Joint Research Centre and Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission have developed a Reference Framework, turning a very broad definition of entrepreneurship into learning outcomes that facilitate the promotion of entrepreneurial learning across sectors.

Surely, every building has a production purpose. Also the library building is designed and constructed to create a space for resources that will meet the knowledge needs of humanity and activities that will contribute to their cultural development. However, the library building is a public space where many numbers of people are together at the same time. Anyone who is in the building, regardless of the reason for being there, is considered to be the user of the building. When the users are evaluated in terms of the time they have been in the building, they can be examined in two groups as permanent and temporary users. The library building is designed, constructed and used to meet the needs of these users. Building affects users and users affect the building. The failure to determine the user requirements correctly during the design process of the library building is reflected in the production phase and creates dissatisfaction on the users during the use of the building. In some scientific studies on the subject, it has been determined that there is a close relationship between the spatial characteristics of the building and the frequency of use. Due to problems caused by the building, users whose requirements are not met may experience health problems, and consequently, their time in the library is shortened. This is situation reduces the utilization efficiency of the building. The incidence of health problems is higher, especially for library staff who have to be in the building (Küçükcan, 2007 ; Hazal ve Emsen, 2020). Consequentially, the inability to provide user comfort is a cause of dissatisfaction. Therefore, the idea of how to design a better library building for librarians and collection users who manage knowledge has been the starting point of this study. Architectural design is momentous. Because it is very difficult and costly to correct the deficiencies and errors in the design phase later, this study mostly focuses on this phase. The aim of this study is to raise awareness of both information and documentation scientists and architects interested in library building design, about the design features of the library building and to draw their attention to a better understanding of what the user expectations may be. For this purpose, it is emphasized how the spaces should be for libraries that collect, organize and deliver information carriers in different formats to the users who need them, in other words, libraries that manage information. Furthermore in the conclusion part, some suggestions are made for buildings that can meet the needs of their users in the future.