A mediação da informação na Biblioteca do Gabinete de Leitura de Maruim

Abstract

This work studies the mediation of information in Gabinete de Leitura de Maruim and the role of the librarian as a mediator of information agent. It presents a profile of Brazil's Reading Offices, with their characteristics and influences in the historical and cultural context of the country. It has the general objective to analyze the mediation of information developed in Gabinete de Leitura de Maruim. The specific objectives are: to describe the evolution of Maruim Reading Office as a public library; characterize the reading room as information mediation space; identify the information mediation actions developed in Gabinete de Leitura de Maruim Reading Office. It was developed a study based on descriptive, qualitative approach and cm historical method, using documentary analysis and literature. It shows the importance of promoting reading in the library, as well as the development of cultural activities in the library as a big draw to the user. Research has shown that the Gabinete de Leitura de Maruim is still regarded as the historical and historical collection guard spot since its foundation in 1877. The lack of government investment prevents the expansion of activities, especially the absence of the librarian in the table of staff, despite the performance of librarianship trainees involved in extension projects of UFS.