Аңдатпа
Modern science is dynamically developing, the integration of information technology into other scientific fields is observed everywhere. These innovations have touched the herbarium field as well. Digital technologies open new directions for the work of Herbaria. The article shows the relevance of digitisation of botanical collections and the creation of a database of electronic herbarium. The review of Kazakhstan institutions carrying out activities in this direction is given. The main problems are outlined, successful solution of which will allow to succeed in creating a virtual herbarium in the country.