Proposta de criação do catálogo colectivo para as bibliotecas das instituições de ensino superior em Moçambique

Abstract

The present work proposes the creation of a collective catalog for the Libraries of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The same had as specific objectives, to identify the HEI institutions that own libraries; describe the actions and strategies developed by these institutions for the creation of a collective catalogue, including their challenges and assess the profile of the information professional who work in these libraries. In terms of methodology, it was characterized by a predominantly qualitative study, with the use of semi-structured interviews as a data collection instrument, which was directed at six information professionals from the Libraries: Central Brazão Mazula, from the Escola Superior de Journalism, from the Central of the Pedagogical University of Maputo, the São Tomás University of Mozambique, the Joaquim Chissano University and the Technical University of Mozambique. The results obtained indicated that it is a challenge to create a collective catalog for the HEI Libraries. The results also point out that the creation of the collective catalog will contribute to the promotion of information products and services made available by these Libraries in the national and international scene. Regarding the information professionals working in these Libraries, the results indicate an adequate profile since they have mastery of bibliographic techniques, as well as the use of technologies.