Methodological approach to the comparative study between digital libraries in Mozambique, Brazil and Paraguay

Authors

  • José Antonio Moreiro González Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
  • Fernanda Melo Alves Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
  • Martins Fernando Guambe Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1518-2924.2013v18n37p157

Keywords:

Digital Libraries, Digital gap, Developing countries, Indicators of the impact, Interlibrary cooperation

Abstract

This article exposes the results of a PhD thesis that it intends to investigate the social impact of digital libraries, comparatively in Brazil, Mozambique and Paraguay. The study outlines the integrated systems of the Libraries of the Universities of São Paulo, Eduardo Mondlane and National de Asuncion, trough checking qualitative and quantitative indicators of the impact from digital libraries, uses as methodology the survey and interview applied to its users, students, teachers, librarians, support staff and directors. The results aim to foster the creation of other similar libraries, reduce the digital gap and contribute significantly to the sustainable development of each country.

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Published

2013-08-13

How to Cite

MOREIRO GONZÁLEZ, José Antonio; MELO ALVES, Fernanda; GUAMBE, Martins Fernando. Methodological approach to the comparative study between digital libraries in Mozambique, Brazil and Paraguay. Encontros Bibli: revista eletrônica de biblioteconomia e ciência da informação, [S. l.], v. 18, n. 37, p. 157–174, 2013. DOI: 10.5007/1518-2924.2013v18n37p157. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/eb/article/view/1518-2924.2013v18n37p157. Acesso em: 10 may. 2024.

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