Abstract
The Information Science field has discussed different shared specifications of a conceptualization which comprises the diversity of support, processes, resources and people by which the library needs to adapt. The question here is about the conceptual identification of the terminology ‘hybrid libraries; The aim is to contribute to the literature in the Information Science field by proposing a concept of hybrid libraries which comprises the social sphere, in terms of the developments existing in the society, in libraries.
Highlights
Since this theme is still controversial in the Information Science field, the discussion about the concept of hybridity in libraries for the social development is essential so that studies in the field can evolve
The research resulted in an exchange program to Europe, revealing that in countries like England and Scotland, the cultural sphere shows itself as a hybrid factor in informational equipment, involving technologies as tools that help in the development of library activities
The problem of this research is related to the divergence of opinions about the concept of hybrid libraries which, while they contribute to the discussions about the theme, they can negatively influence the production of content about the theme, as well as the professional performance in the informational equipment
Summary
Since this theme is still controversial in the Information Science field, the discussion about the concept of hybridity in libraries for the social development is essential so that studies in the field can evolve. Discussions regarding a field study initiated in the Master's Degree, which sought to analyze, through a field research, the national (Brazilian) hybrid libraries and the international ones (English and Scottish), and their relationship with the development of communities. The conception of hybrid libraries given by researchers from such territories is: that they are cultural equipment that must integrate technologies in order to help the individual in the community. "What is the relationship between them?", “What are the social and technological requirements needed?", “What are the aspects involved?”, “Where do they come from?”, “In what situation?”, “In what context?”, and “Why do many libraries claim to be hybrid, but in practice they do not act in the cultural sphere of their communities?". The problem of this research is related to the divergence of opinions about the concept of hybrid libraries which, while they contribute to the discussions about the theme, they can negatively influence the production of content about the theme, as well as the professional performance in the informational equipment
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