In the context of the digitalization of major information channels, the preparation and publication of high-quality illustrated printed editions is motivated not only by practical considerations but also by reputational goals. Such publications often become significant events in the academic community and attract the attention of cultural institutions, government representatives, and the general public. Therefore, examining the publishing practices of university libraries remains a relevant task.

The aim of this article is to present the experience of publishing a series of catalogue-albums of Soviet posters preserved in the Research Library of Tomsk State University. The author examines the principles used to compile poster selections for each publication, the genre and thematic characteristics of the selected materials, the specifics of their descriptions, and the ways in which the published materials have been used after publication.

The production of these books is considered within the broader context of the systematic cataloguing, restoration, and digitization of documentary heritage, as well as publishing activities dedicated to significant historical dates. The article concludes by assessing the role of catalogue-albums in preserving and disseminating information about visual historical sources.