University Library: challenges in the face of information and communication technologies in Brazil

Abstract

The aim of this article is to investigate in the literature the role of the University Library in the context of the information society, to identify the challenges faced by information and communication technologies in Brazil and to list the new demands on librarians. In order to do this, the study relied on bibliographic references that address its computerization and all the services offered via the Internet that are transforming libraries and changing the demands on librarians. The conclusion is that the challenges facing university libraries in Brazil in the context of information have contributed to the incorporation of new services, making their response more agile and efficient, overcoming the physical barriers to accessing information. It is also clear that librarians must always be aware of new technologies that modernize the demands of their work.