ABSTRACT
This paper addresses theoretical issues surrounding the thematic information literacy aimed at museum professionals. The museum, it social function, museum professionals and information literacy are discussed. Its objective is to propose an information literacy model for museum professionals, based on the standards, performance indicators and desirable results proposed by Belluzzo (2007). The methodological procedures were built through a literature review, of a qualitative nature. The applicability was based on a closed questionnaire, in order to identify and recognize the information literacy of museum professionals. The research findings indicated that, for the application of information literacy models, they must be preceded by a survey (diagnosis) of the situation of each institution regarding the use of information, as well as the informational resources available. The conclusion highlighted that there is no single, closed and inflexible information literacy model to be developed in museums and in the workforce. On the contrary, the model must always meet the specific informational needs of each museum and its professionals.
Keywords:
Museum; Museum information professional; Information literacy; Standards and/or indicators of information literacy