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The objective of this work was to propose a theoretical model of pervasive information architecture, focused on the use of recommendation systems to increase the findability of information in university libraries. This research was developed from a multidisciplinary perspective and it is defined as exploratory research since a bibliographic review is carried out. This review allows obtaining information on the theoretical elements necessary to establish the central base of the research. It is also descriptive, as it seeks to bring solutions to issues that arise in the daily life of university libraries. As a result, a model of pervasive information architecture for university libraries is presented with a focus on improving information findability from the inclusion of recommendation systems. It can be concluded that, due to the wide advance in the development of applications and tools for use in libraries, a notable increase in the level of complexity of the information environments of these institutions is perceived, which from the perspective of information architecture creates the need for more refined research projects, whose aim is to improve the information environments of university libraries, always with the main objective of favoring the experiences of users, and helping them in the processes of finding relevant information, at the precise time and with the highest possible quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a brief look at the evolution of university libraries and a change to a new library model named "Learning and Research Resource Center - CRAI (in Spanish, Centro de Recursos para el Aprendizaje y la Investigación"). Here, the paper shows the results obtained on a diagnosis conducted in Universidad de la Havana's library network ( in Spanish, Red de Bibliotecas de la Universidad de La Habana); we propose a series of strategic lines to work and actions to transform this network into a CRAI, and finally, the paper proposes a CRAI model for Universidad de La Habana. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to present the application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Social Network Analysis (SNA) methodologies, as reliable and dynamic means to map knowledge, in order to answer how to identify, prioritize and map a truly critical knowledge for an organization in an agile and reliable manner? seeking to understand this process within the Digital Humanities phenomenon. Thus, this study is characterized as an exploratory research, since it knows, analyzes, and uses the premises of the AHP and ARS methods and, in this sense, recognizing its investigative procedures, as a documental research. This study concludes that, by means of Critical Knowledge Mapping using computational resources, it is possible to identify and locate relevant knowledge, grouping it by area, generating complete maps of the entire organization, thus making knowledge management an efficient and collaborative process for conducting business strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Open Access to scientific literature is a movement that has been developing for more than two decades and has become more complex as a domain of knowledge. Because of the advances in this area, some institutions create open access policies that express norms, values and paradigms on the subject. Objective: The objective of this study is to identify the fundamental aspects of open access representations in Brazilian institutional policies. Methodology: It uses as a qualitative approach the domain analysis and the theoretical-methodological course of content analysis through the application of the categorical technique. Performs the mapping of documents from the Melibea open access policy directory. Results: It points out that there is acknowledgment of the importance of open access as a strategy for the democratization and universalization of knowledge for society and indicates important aspects from the viewpoint of analyzed Brazilian institutions such as copyright, preservation, and open data. Conclusion: It concludes that there are terminological relationships to be considered in the open access domain and that the policies are important to institutionally align the understanding of fundamental concepts as well as to guide open access practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]