The practice of content curation in an extension project at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)

Abstract

This work aims to present the extension project 'Observatory of Good Practices around the book, reading, literature and the library' and discuss its role as a space for curating content and mediating information. Thus, we intend to discuss the role of the librarian as a mediator and curator, which effectively implies the search, monitoring, selection, creation and dissemination of information. The Good Practices project was born from the need to publicize the achievements and activities carried out nationally and internationally around these dimensions: book, reading, literature, library, seeking to encourage the publication of more reports on the subject, as well as to inspire students and librarians from the knowledge of good practices. The project is in progress with weekly posts on social networks (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and on a specific website, which has been productive in allowing society greater visibility of good practices that are of theoretical and practical interest in Librarianship. and Information Science. The metrics applied in social networks (cybermetria) and on the project's website (webometrics) are also presented as a way of demonstrating the informational engagement of users regarding the access and use of the information that is made available. It concludes that access to information is essential for the recognition of good practices and that the project in question can serve as an inspiration for librarians, favoring the realization of a more engaged and active Librarianship.