A importância da biblioteca móvel do SESC Ceará para a democratização da leitura e da informação

Abstract

It analyzes how the Mobile Library of the Social Service of Commerce (SESC), BiblioSesc, contributes to promoting reading among Ceará’s populations with limited access to information. Based on SESC’s relevance as an institution for social and cultural promotion, the research highlights BiblioSesc as an essential project for expanding access to reading and information. The methodology adopted is qualitative, based on bibliographic analysis and an interview with a librarian from BiblioSesc Ceará, consisting of questions addressing topics such as the project's objectives and impact, criteria for selecting locations, and operational challenges. The study aims to understand how BiblioSesc contributes to the social and cultural development of the communities it serves and to explore its role as a tool for inclusion and citizenship. The analysis revealed that BiblioSesc plays a crucial role in democratizing reading by providing regular access to books and cultural activities in regions with limited infrastructure. The research concludes that BiblioSesc not only facilitates access to reading but also fosters the development of a reading culture within the communities it serves, strengthening social inclusion and promoting citizenship through access to information.