A dimensão política da competência em informação no exercício das atividades museológicas

Abstract

The political dimension of information literacy is one of the four dimensions studied which form part of the information literacy process for its development. Such dimensions are technique, aesthetics, ethics and policies. The political dimension of information literacy focuses on citizenship and, above all, seeing beyond the proposed information. Solidarity in interpersonal relationships in the most varied social spheres is discussed by the political dimension. Museum information professionals are informational subjects who maintain political relationships during their daily work practice. The objective of the study is to discuss information literacy, from the perspective of the political dimension of information literacy and its insertion as a process that can contribute to the exercise of museum activities carried out by the team of workers. The methodology used was a questionnaire sent to information professionals in museums across the State of Minas Gerais. The findings indicated that the museums' lack of financial resources is one of the reasons that prevent improving/qualifying these professionals. However, the conclusion of the investigation showed that the qualification of internal teams can be achieved by other means, other than financial resources.