A importância das práticas culturais nas bibliotecas universitárias: um diagnóstico de caso da Biblioteca Comunitária da Universidade Federal de São Carlos

Abstract

This study aims to explore the strategic importance of cultural practices in university libraries, re-signifying their role beyond the traditional storage of resources. The case diagnosis focuses on the Biblioteca Comunitária (BCo) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), on the São Carlos campus, whose pioneering nature and extension function stand out for extending access and services to the external community, thus fulfilling the university's commitment to social development. The main objective is to map and describe in detail the cultural activities promoted by BCo’s Department of Cultural Action (DeAC) from 2017 to 2024, analyzing the continuity and transformation of its extension role in the face of the challenging post-pandemic adaptation. The methodology, of an exploratory and qualitative nature, is based on a literature review and the documentary analysis of the DeAC Annual Activity Reports (2017-2024). The research is expected to contribute to the understanding of the value of libraries as socio-cultural centers and to the proposal of guidelines that enhance the offer of cultural activities and strengthen the Library's role in comprehensive education and the democratization of access to culture.