O papel do (a) bibliotecário (a) no processo de preservação da memória da Comunidade Quilombola do Matão- Paraíba

Abstract

The history of the formation of the Quilombos in Brazil is linked to a period of struggle and resistance of the black people that endures until the present times. This racial ethnic group seeks to soften the historical disrespect generated by slavery, preserving their memories, struggles and achievements. However, the general goal of this research is to analyze the role of the librarian in the process of preserving the memory of ethnic groups with a focus on the Quilombola Remaining Community of Matão-Paraíba, located in the city of Gurinhém, state of Paraíba. Based on the assumption that the librarian plays an important role in the registration, preservation, appreciation and promotion of culture. In this sense, we have tried to describe the profile of the librarian in the social context; presenting the Quilombola Community before their invisibility among the society, highlighting the importance of the rescue and preservation of their memory. We have searched authors, historians and sociologists who have served as reference through their studies where they referred some subjects about this research. This paper has made us notice the importance of the librarian's role in the Quilombola Community of Matão. Being a Professional of the information, they preserve and rescue memories through the collection and analysis of information, whether individual or collective, referring to an Afrodescendant ethnic group.