Percepção dos bibliotecários da Universidade Federal do Ceará sobre divulgação científica

Abstract

This research aims to understand the perceptions of librarians of the Library System of the Federal University of Ceará on scientific dissemination. The investigation consists of an applied research and the methodological procedure adopted is characterized as a qualitative approach, with an exploratory nature, and the research method used is the case study. The data collection instrument consisted of a questionnaire, and the data collected were analyzed through content analysis with the establishment of categories. The results show that the librarians of the Library System of the Federal University partially understand the concept of scientific dissemination, however, they need specialized training to promote scientific and technological dissemination initiatives. On the other hand, university libraries are qualified and capable environments for the wide dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge, however, their actions are generally intended only for the scientific-academic community. It is concluded that the librarians of the Library System of the Federal University of Ceará, in order to collaborate with the wide dissemination of research and studies developed by scientists and researchers at the Federal University of Ceará, need specific qualification, mainly for planning, development and implementation of scientific dissemination actions and initiatives aimed at the non-specialized public within the scope of university libraries. In addition, it appears that, in university libraries, the actions aimed at the dissemination of science to the wider society are reduced, therefore, scientific dissemination initiatives capable of being developed by university libraries and their librarians are proposed.