Professional action in bibliographic standardization: a promising field for the librarian

Abstract

The normalization exercise is an expanding market segment, most of which is occupied by professionals from different areas of knowledge, many even without adequate training and not supported by legal determinations. Thus, this text refers to a descriptive research, with a qualitative approach, supported by a bibliographical, documentary and experience report about the extension of librarian tasks beyond the information units. It aims to present the librarian performance in the field of bibliographic normalization, highlighting the potential of this activity as a market segment for the contemporary librarian. It also aims to identify what has been taught in professional training that enhances normative practice and what has been determined by competent bodies that legalize this practice to the librarian. From the results, the study found that the practice of bibliographic normalization may constitute, at present, an innovative and promising market segment for the librarian. Future research is recommended, based on on-the-spot studies, with graduating students and professionals working in the market, regarding what they consider in relation to the consulting segment in standardization, as well as investigations regarding professional training for the normative exercise.