Gestão de acervos de obras raras: relato de experiência na Biblioteca Central da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the analysis of the management of the rare works collection at BC/UFPB, carried out by the mentioned project, which encompasses the bibliographic and historical identification of the works, analysis of their state of conservation, organizational practices, as well as strategies aimed at promoting access to and dissemination of the collection, seeking to contribute with practices that promote the preservation, conservation, and use of this bibliographic heritage for academic research or by the local community. This is applied research, with a qualitative approach, employing methodological procedures focused on experience reporting and through a bibliographic, descriptive study and direct observation of the practices carried out in the department. The results showed advances regarding preventive conservation, in addition to the inclusion of control instruments that favored monitoring, collection organization, and information retrieval. Initiatives aimed at the visibility of the collection were also observed, such as publicity actions and possible digitization of the materials. It was concluded that the management of rare book collections should be understood as a continuous process, integrating preservation, organization, and dissemination, being essential for the appreciation of bibliographic heritage and for strengthening the social role of libraries.