Competencias digitales del bibliotecario: caso de estudio biblioteca Dr. Alejandro Muñoz Dávila de la UTM

Abstract

The current times require the training of librarians who have digital capabilities that energize their work with users. It is not the same to exercise this profession in a time of pandemic with libraries closed and providing their services through virtuality, as in a traditional way. In this context, this research aims to analyze the digital competencies of the librarian; specifically, the role played by these professionals in the Dr. Alejandro Muñoz Dávila Library of the Technical University of Manabí with headquarters in Portoviejo, Manabí, is addressed as a case study. For this reason, the method used is qualitative and descriptive; this approach aims to understand the problems exposed related to the skills of librarians in contemporary society. In addition, surveys of library staff were conducted to determine their digital capabilities. It is for this reason that the present study gains space, relevance and relevance as and as users, increasingly eager for answers and information, search the library for an efficient service that meets your requirements related mainly to the search for first-hand and reliable information.