Biblioteca pública e a agenda 2030: um estudo sobre a Biblioteca Municipal Esmeraldo Siqueira

Abstract

The public library can play a key role in advancing the sustainable development goals of the 2030 agenda by being an accessible and inclusive space that provides access to information, promotes learning, supports research, and preserves cultural heritage. Based on these aspects, the overall objective of this study is to conduct an analysis of the Esmeraldo Siqueira Municipal Library, investigating its contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the 2030 agenda, specifically in relation to access to information, support for research and education, information and communication technologies (ICTs), and preservation of cultural heritage. In this sense, the aim is to demonstrate the interrelationship between public libraries and the 2030 agenda, as well as to investigate which initiatives promoted by the Esmeraldo Siqueira Municipal Library align with the objectives of the thematic scope of this study. The case study method was used, through bibliographical research and application of an open questionnaire, characterized as qualitative research. At the end of this study, it is concluded that the library partially fulfilled the three thematic scopes of access to information, support for research and education, ICTs, and preservation of cultural heritage. However, significant potential was identified to expand its activities and enhance its contribution in these areas.