Políticas para bibliotecas especializadas: o caso da Biblioteca Professor Hermano José

Abstract

This research discusses the elaboration and implementation of policies in a specialized library. Considering that it is difficult to develop and adopt policies in this type of library. Therefore, in addition to the discussion, there is also the aim of characterizing the current context of the Professor Hermano José Library, equipment belonging to the Casa e Cultura Hermano José Museum, in the face of the pandemic scenario, describing which library policies have already been elaborated, as well as , verify its practical effectiveness in the institution. With regard to the method, in terms of purpose, the research is basic and strategic, as it wants to deepen the scientific knowledge on the subject; as for the objectives, it is descriptive, as it was based on theoretical issues; how much the approach is qualitative because the collected data were critically analyzed; it is hypothetical deductive, and regarding the procedures it is bibliographic, documentary and also a case study. It is verified that the continuous improvement of the librarian is decisive for the achievement of organizational effectiveness and capacities to be developed, it is the one that stands out the most. The essence of managerial work is to make organizations operate efficiently and effectively, which requires the realization that with research and theorists in the area of library administration and planning it is possible to develop and implement policies in information units.