La biblioteca digital en el proceso de titulación en los estudiantes de la carrera de bibliotecología en la universidad técnica de Manabí

Abstract

The Digital Library is a free and open electronic resource on the Internet that provides interactive access to users. When talking about a digital library it is necessary that the sources of information are available in some way and are easily accessible, that is, it does not matter where they physically reside or who was specifically responsible for their processing and storage, this information is available. The concept of library as a space and as a process predominates, so it is a concept that reflects the dynamism of the internet. The virtual is the flexibility of the system and the attraction it has towards the user. In this context, the purpose of this research paper is to analyze the role that the digital library has played in the qualification process in the students of the Career in Library Science at the Technical University of Manabí. To achieve its purpose, the present work employed a qualitative and quantitative mixed research methodology, since it analyzes the way in which graduates of this career have used the digital library. In addition, a bibliographical approach to document review addresses the sources of information concerning the main approaches of this subject. This methodological component is complemented by a survey of 58 students in the Library Science Course. The results are expected to show the usefulness of the digital library in its titling process.