Acervo digital em bibliotecas universitárias: avaliação de gestão da informação na Plataforma Minha Biblioteca em uma Instituição de Ensino Superior

Abstract

The evolution of libraries mirrors the history of informational recordkeeping. As knowledge expanded, humanity developed storage systems that materialized information in documentary media. However, with technological advancements, electronic books and digital libraries emerged, profoundly transforming the consumption of knowledge. In this context, university libraries are confronted with the need to reinvent themselves, compelled to ensure full access to information while managing limited physical space, budget constraints, and the rapid expansion of information production. From this perspective, this research evaluates the effects of acquiring the digital book platform Minha Biblioteca on information management and its contribution to strategic guidelines at the Federal University of Ceará. This descriptive case study employed a quali-quantitative approach, combining documentary analysis with the application of a semi-structured questionnaire administered to the managers of the institution’s Library System. The quantitative results are based on descriptive frequency analysis, including cross-analyses between the managers’ academic backgrounds and the perceived effects on administrative routines, while the qualitative analysis was conducted using Bardin’s content analysis technique. According to the results obtained, the platform demonstrates strong alignment with the university’s Institutional Development Plan. Thus, the study concludes that the implementation of the platform improves processes and streamlines the management of digital collections, and for ongoing monitoring and mitigation of regulatory risks, the study proposes a set of six performance indicators. The recommendations include updating the Collection Development Policy to incorporate guidelines on digital resources and implementing action plans to enhance technical functionalities and ensure the long-term stability of the collection.