Librarians of Licungo University of Mozambique in locating and providing information pertinent to us

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to understand what is at the origin of the difficulties that the professionals of the Licungo University Library, Beira Extension, have in terms of searching for information in the electronic catalogue, available online, to help users in providing information. Therefore, the bibliographic method was used to theoretically support the study, and the unstructured interview technique for data collection at the study site. The research took place at the previously indicated institution and had six librarians as a representative sample. From the qualitative analysis it was possible to conclude that librarians lack training, not only frequently, but also according to the updating of the information location system and computer skills; the qualifications already offered by the institution are in a very reduced number, which in a certain way negatively impacts its activities; It is also noted that there is a lack of teamwork because it is perceived in part that the librarians’ difficulties are individualized. It is suggested that, in addition to enhancing training, more computer resources should be made available, including the security system, to prevent book theft.

Keywords: Library. Electronic catalogue. Librarians. Users. Uni Licungo