The interactive relationship between the university library and the users in the xxith century: some considerations to strengthen these connection

Abstract

The relationship between the University Library and its users (students, teachers, researchers) has gone through great transformations as a consequence of the impact of new information technologies. The last trends indicate that the University Library is useless in a world in which information goes beyond the physical limits of institutions, where the user is in direct contact with the information through the computer. Despite this the University Library continues to play a fundamental role as an intermediate in the learning processes, as a research supporter and as a creator of new knowledge. One of the most appropriate ways to promote this role is establishing communication channels that strength the interactive connection library-user through the consolidation of users education. The librarian develops a fundamental role in this process. The current situation of Uruguayan University Libraries is described.