Avaliação da ordenação do acervo bibliográfico da Biblioteca Central da Ufal

Abstract

This work aims to evaluate the organization of the collection of the Central Library of the Federal University of Alagoas, with a focus on the arrangement of books, using the Universal Decimal Classification System. The specific objectives are to diagnose a sample of the library's book organization, identify possible inaccuracies, and reflect on methodologies for evaluating the arrangement of library collections. Efficient organization not only enables the search and retrieval of information but also contributes to service improvements while preserving documentary sources. The methodology employed involved selecting a sample from one of the library's shelves, taking photographic records, and creating comparative tables demonstrating in the first column the current organization and in the second, the arrangement of books using the Universal Decimal Classification and auxiliary tables, comparing the initial result with the final one, identifying possible errors on the shelves. Data analysis resulted in an index of 50% irregularities found in the arrangement of the volumes, as well as the need for standardization and updating of labels. Libraries, as spaces for knowledge construction, need to ensure and promote continuous improvements in information services.