A informação em saúde na formação do bibliotecário no Brasil: uma análise dos projetos pedagógicos dos cursos de graduação

Abstract

Introduction: This article examines the insertion of disciplines that address the topic of health information, through an analysis of the pedagogical projects of undergraduate courses in Library Science in Brazil. Method: It is a qualitative research, whose production of data took place through content analysis, based on Bardin. The disciplines and their commentaries were thoroughly examined in order to verify the approach to themes inherent to health in the training of information professionals in the national territory. The theoretical framework presents bibliographies that address aspects of the training of the Librarian in Brazil, health information, health educational practices and the skills of the health information professional. Results: The results of the investigation demonstrate significant differences in the insertion of disciplines that deal with the themes of health information in different regions of the country. Conclusion: The data point to the need to rethink library education in contemporary times, due to the changes resulting from the prevention and health promotion processes of the population.