A Information Literacy e o Papel Educational das Bibliotecas

Description: Examines Information Literacy as knowledge, skills and values interiorization process, connected to information and learning, according to a historical-conceptual referential scenario. The need of a new education paradigm facing the current society and the informational explosion is pointed out. Analysis are carried out on the Library's role as an educational organization, learning and expression space. The librarian role and his/her insertion in the educational community are examined. Professional and educational profile are discussed. At the end, is presented the knowledge systematization about Information Literacy: definition, objectives, and characteristics, identifying different levels, enumerating relevant topics about Information Literacy Education, with emphasis on libraries and librarians role.