Políticas de construção de território local de atuação para a biblioteca pública

Abstract

Public libraries assume large challenges in society, particularly the development of information systems and responsibilities towards the information society. The social construction of a local territory for public libraries is an interpretation of expressiveness scenario identities of local and regional user community in supporting the community. The aim of this paper is to discuss the role of the National System of Public Libraries - SNBP / RJ for the social construction of territory development site for information and knowledge from the public libraries. Exploratory research provides an overview of the fact and qualitative analysis contributes to the development of social constructs guiding policies for public libraries. To listing the radius of operation and management aspects of public policies in Brazil, results are indicated as a mapping local and global role of public libraries SNBP / RJ, contributing to the socio-political projection of public libraries and their undeniable contribution to local development. We understand that the role of the public library to ensure access to information in any medium or format is a key aspect for the development of culture and education and has a democratic and social. Finally, we present the contributions of the public library to promote human from the recognition of local realities, integrating cultures and promoting the empowerment of individuals and groups, thereby promoting the economic and social development of the community.