Fontes especializadas de informações virtuais: um olhar sobre a temática música nas bibliotecas das universidades federais do nordeste brasileiro

Abstract

The consolidation of digital and virtual technologies has led to increased remote access to scientific information sources. In this context, the importance of specialized virtual information sources stands out, especially in the field of music, which presents specific documentary features such as digital scores, musicology databases, institutional repositories, and academic audio platforms. This study aimed to verify the availability of specialized virtual information sources on music in the libraries of federal universities in Northeast Brazil, focusing on the reality of the Federal University of Paraíba. Methodologically, this research is descriptive and exploratory with a qualitative approach, conducting a literature review of information sources published between 2016 and 2026. Exploratory observation of the websites of the library systems of the federal universities in Northeast Brazil was also carried out. The results indicated that, although the universities analyzed have digital libraries, institutional repositories and multidisciplinary databases, the presence of sources clearly specialized in music is limited or little evident on institutional portals. There was a weakness in the thematic organization, low visibility of specific bases and an absence of structured guides focused on the musical area, especially in the UFPB library system. It was concluded that the identified gap is not only due to the possible lack of specialized databases, but also to the absence of thematic organization and digital mediation strategies. The relevance of implementing thematic guides, specific pages and visibility policies was highlighted to strengthen access to specialized music sources, supporting the development of academic research in the area and improving university library services.