O processo de gestão de coleções da Biblioteca Central da Universidade Federal da Paraíba – campus I

Abstract

This study focuses on libraries, particularly university libraries and the political process and collection development. With the object of investigation managing collections of the Central Library of the Federal University of Paraíba. Aiming to analyze from technological innovations, how to configure the current management of collections of the Central Library UFPB. The research is descriptive and exploratory, with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The survey data was used to interview. The study sought to further describe the process of acquisition of bibliographic material, as well as identify strategies for preservation and maintenance of the Library's Central UFPB. The data collected allowed us to verify that the Collection Development Policy of the Central Library needs some updates since its last update was made in 1991. Regarding the adoption of technological innovations, it became clear that the budgetary factors are considered more than it needs and user satisfaction.