Análise situacional das bibliotecas da Rede de Bibliotecas da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde do Distrito Federal

Abstract

Introduction: The Federal District Secretary of Health Library Network (Rebis) is a complex information system in the health area. It is responsible for managing not only the information necessary for the activities of education, research and extension, but also providing collection, research and information services for public health, medical science and related areas, as well providing access to information produced by the Federal District Secretary of Health (SES-DF). Along with the changes information technology has provided to health professionals and the academic community, the Rebis libraries have faced challenges to remain updated and to adapt to their users’ needs for obtaining high quality, evidence-based information. As such, it has become important to analyze the SES-DF Library Network situation, highlight its relevance and identify the challenges to maintain the libraries in this new scenario. Rebis requires financial investments to: provide a collection of updated materials and the modern technology necessary to assure access to information in the realm of health; transform it into an education and research environment that meets the information needs of its target public; and offer a quality of service that allows for real growth in the areas of education, research and extension of the Single Health System (SUS). Objectives: Prepare a technical report outlining the Federal District Secretary of Health Library Network (Rebis) profile and presenting its situation. Method: An exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and qualitative study approach, using a data collection technique based on an electronic questionnaire sent to the Rebis librarians with the objective of obtaining answers pertinent to the theme of the research, was used. Results: The results indicate a need to strengthen Rebis, the importance of librarian unity, the creation of work commissions, SES-DF support, and library update and modernization, as well as the difficulty faced by the libraries to meet the demands of their target public. Products developed: A technical report of the current situation of the SES-DF Library Network and an article presenting a survey, performed by means of an integrative review of scientific studies, in databases, in order to identify the use of Facebook by Brazilian and foreign health libraries seeking to promote their services, were produced. Conclusions: Promote consideration and discussion to improve the Rebis libraries; present the project limitations; and suggest improvements and future studies. It should also be noted that the greatest hindrance to Rebis development and strengthening, besides the lack of support and financial investment, is the question of librarian participation in creating work commissions, channels for participation and interactive dialog with regular meetings.