Comportamento de busca da informação do movimento Catadoras de Mangaba de Sergipe : um estudo exploratório

Abstract

The search for information, a topic inserted in studies on information behavior, is an activity performed by different types of users, being present in the most varied individual and collective spheres, in different spaces and contexts. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to analyze the behavior of seeking information on the part of the members of the Movimento Catadoras de Mangaba de Sergipe. With regard to the specific objectives: the profile of users, their habits of seeking and using information and the sources considered fundamental by the members of the group were verified. It is characterized as an exploratory study, with a quantitative approach, and the data were obtained through the application of a questionnaire containing closed and semi-open questions and an open question. It was found that the members of the Movimento Catadoras de Mangaba de Sergipe mostly use television as their main source of information, followed by social media, internet sites and work colleagues. The subjects of greatest interest to the members are related to cuisine and culture. Regarding the difficulties in searching for information, most face difficulties with regard to seeking information and finding what they need, among other aspects of the search behavior that were highlighted. It is hoped that this study can bring significant contributions to the field of Librarianship and that it raises further discussions on this topic.