A trajetória da Biblioteca Pública Epiphânio Dória de 1848 aos dias atuais : um estudo bibliográfico e documental

Abstract

This work aims to rescue and analyze the history of the Epiphanio Dória Public Library, one of the most important cultural and educational spaces in Aracaju, Sergipe. Founded in 1848, the library has played a fundamental role in spreading knowledge and promoting reading over the decades. The research addresses its creation, its structural and technological transformations, as well as its relevance to Sergipe society. Through a historical and documentary approach, this study investigates the challenges faced by the institution, from its foundation to the present day, including reforms, changes in management and adaptations to new technological demands, such as the digitization of collections and the modernization of its services . Its cultural, educational and social initiatives are also highlighted, which value the democratization of access to information and the preservation of Sergipe's historical memory. Based on a bibliographical review and analysis of primary and secondary sources, the work highlights the importance of the Epiphanio Dória Public Library as a cultural heritage, highlighting its influence on the state's educational development and its resistance to social and technological transformations.