The childrens´s libraries and librarians: tuning skills

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the professional profile required for the librarian who works in children's libraries in relation the training of readers . To achieve this objective were raised child targeted activities available in 19 public Brazilian and U.S. libraries websites. Furthermore, interviews with five professionals who work and/or acted with care to children were held. The result of data collection and interviews were compared to the scientific literature in the field, making it possible to build a board containing qualities considered essential for performance of the librarian in the training process of the reader. The analysis of the executed activities in Brazilian and American libraries permitted also a notion about the focus of the actions developed in both countries: while in U.S. libraries develop activities targeting the children's education, that is, supporting the school activities. In Brazil the focus of these actions is the cultural formation and the activities that still look to consolidate the library function in the society.