Avaliação do acesso á informação do repositório institucional da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (RIUEM)

Abstract

This study proposes the theme: evaluation of access to information in the institutional repository of Eduardo Mondlane University (RIUEM). With the general objective of evaluating the accessibility of RIUEM as a tool that guarantees the dissemination of information to users. From the literature review, and it was raised, through documentary analyzes on institutional repositories resorting to qualitative research that seeks to understand social reality from the perspective of the participants. In this sense, it is questioned: To what extent does the existence of language barriers impact access to information in RIUEM? based on the literature review and field work, applying research techniques such as direct observation and interviews. It is concluded that the creation of RIUEM aims to store, preserve, disseminate and promote open access to the scientific and academic production of UEM, thus contributing to increasing its visibility, impact and ensuring the preservation of the institution's intellectual memory. However, despite having a technological infrastructure and qualified professionals for the management of RIUEM, it is inferred that the user has faced linguistic constraints/barriers regarding access, and these professionals should focus on adopting a multilingual platform for greater access and dissemination of information in RIUEM