Folio : plataforma aberta para biblioteca

Abstract

The world is constantly evolving and, therewith, libraries face challenges in adjusting to the current and further interconnected scenario on the internet. In many places libraries cease activity, not necessarily by reason of lack of users, but due to budget problems. In this way, studies that support the sustainability of libraries become necessary, given a complex scenario. Thus, the present study aims to gather information about the Fólio platform, announced as an integrated tool free software for libraries. This paper is a qualitative study, which uses the technique of documentary survey, considering the Internet pages as digital documents, collecting information of scientific and technical characteristics. The information collected reveals that Folio presents itself as an integrative platform for library services to meet several of today's service needs. The Folio has a modern structure, which allows the addition of functionalities, through applications that integrate through two layers of support. An innovative project, based on the collaboration of librarians and computer scientists around the world, to build a tool that addresses the needs of libraries, in particular EBSCO's financial support. Even though it is an initial work, about a tool still in development, the Folio presents itself as a promise, since it incorporates the needs of a lot of libraries, besides incorporating current technologies.