Public libraries in the public sphere: librarian’s strategies for cultural mobilization and sociopolitical activism

Abstract

Presents the public library as a social institution in the public sphere, the strategies for cultural mobilization and the librarian as a protagonist in this scenario. Discusses the public library concepts and its functions on the information society and advocates the librarian’s role as a social agent at the communities. Discusses the profile, competencies and professional skills of librarians. Highlights the procedures and strategies that could be used by the librarians to increase the mobilization in support public libraries. Concludes that there are some changes in this scenario, but marks the need for intelectual, conceptual, political, economical and cultural investiments.

Public Library; Public Sphere; Librarian - Public agent; Cultural Mobilization Strategies