Content curation for libraries: experience report from the teaching internship in Library Science

Santos, Rosaria Ferreira Otoni dos; Pereira, Frederico César Mafra; Maculan, Benildes Coura Moreira dos Santos

doi:10.20396/rdbci.v23i00.8678087

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Article • RDBCI : Rev. Digit. Bibl. e Cienc. Inf. 23 • 2025 • https://doi.org/10.20396/rdbci.v23i00.8678087/en linkcopy

Content curation for libraries: experience report from the teaching internship in Library Science

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Introduction: Content curation can be applied to various contexts, and its purpose is to influence the decision to purchase products or services. In Information Science, this is an eminent need, albeit incipient in the professional practice of librarians. It is essential in the face of information overload, as it is a process of filtering and selection, adding value and dissemination, which aims to convert it into explicit knowledge for users.

Objective: The aim of this article is to present an experience report on my PhD teaching internship in Library Science, with content curation as an optional subject. Throughout the text, an overview of the activity of content curation when applied in the professional practice of librarians is elucidated; the experience in the use of active methodologies is presented; and the program of the course offered is presented, as well as the results achieved.

Methodology: Methodologically, as this is a report of a teaching experience, the study is characterized as descriptive and qualitative.

Results: It was noted that the strategies arising from the use of active methodologies enabled more interactive lessons, with class participation through their experiences and clarification of doubts about the subject studied.

Conclusion: It was concluded that the experiences in the teaching internship allowed many contributions, learning, and sharing of knowledge, emphasizing that the librarian's role as curator is to select truthful and relevant content, according to the needs of the users.

KEYWORDS:
Content curation; Librarians; Teaching in Library Science; Active methodologies

Title	Title
General objective:	Provide an environment for critical reflection on the role of the curator librarian, based on changes in the context of digital transformation.
Specific objectives:	1 - Question curatorial practices in the context of digital transformation.
	2 - Present models and steps for content curation.
	3 - Develop a support product on curation.
Workload and schedule:	30 hours (Thursdays, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.).
Target audience:	Preferably Library Science students, enrolled in their fourth semester or higher.
Syllabus	Content Curation. Content Curation in Information Science. Content Curation in Library Science. Content Curators. Curator Skills. Curation Models. Curation Tools.

Detailed description	Main bibliographies
UNIT I - INTRODUCTION TO CONTENT CURATION Introduction to content curation. Contextualization. Definition of curation. Types of curation. Stages of curation. Curation trends.	Basic: Cortella and Dimenstein (2015); Bhargava (2009); Castilho (2015). Complementary: Sayão and Sales (2012); Siebra, Borba, and Miranda (2016).
UNIT II - CURATION IN INFORMATION SCIENCE AND LIBRARY SCIENCE Profile of information users. New user behaviors. User experience. User journey. Importance of content curation in Library Science and Information Science.	Basic: Andretta (2022); Tanus, Reis, Ferreira, and Silva (2022); Tanus and Silva (2022); Pereira and Carvalho (2023). Complementary: Mouzalas Neto (2019).
UNIT III - CONTENT CURATORS: ROLE, (NEW) SKILLS OF CURATORS, AND MAIN CURATION MODELS Who are curators? Role and skills of curators. Librarians taking on the role of curator. Skills for content curation. Curation models.	Basic: Tanus, Reis, Ferreira, and Silva (2022); Pereira and Carvalho (2023); Santos and Pereira (2024). Complementary: Zhang, Xue, and Xue (2021); Tanus and Silva (2022).
UNIT IV - TOOLS USED IN CURATION How to curate. Steps for curation. Curation projects and applications.	Basic: Bhargava (2009); Tanus and Silva (2022). Complementary: Castilho (2015); Tanus, Reis, Ferreira, and Silva (2022).

Unit	Name of activity	Description	Score
I	Critical analysis of texts and video	After watching a video about curation and receiving content through lectures (slides), students expressed their opinions in a roundtable discussion.	10
I	Review	They were asked to individually read a text on the role of librarians in curation and then submit a critical review.	10
II	Abstract	Reading and submission of a summary of texts from the bibliography on the application of curation in libraries.	15
III	Guided study	Answering a questionnaire based on texts from the basic bibliography.	15
IV	Development of a curatorial plan	Based on texts dealing with models and applications of curation, students were divided into groups. Each group wrote a step-by-step guide to curation in university libraries. The systematic guide was constructed from the texts read, suggestions from students, and data collected from the institution's libraries on the practice of curation in the daily lives of librarians.	20
IV	Lecture and Seminar	A professional working in the field reported a practical experience. The students developed the curatorial plan in groups and presented it collectively.	20
All units	Class participation	Students were encouraged to ask questions, provide answers, and contribute comments and opinions during lectures.	5
All units	Attendance and punctuality	Each student's attendance and classroom participation were evaluated.	5
TOTAL			100

Step or stage	Suggestions from students
1 - Defining who is responsible (Who should be involved?):	The institution is free to make this choice, although it should be aware of the importance of having professionals trained in validating content disseminated on the internet. The team should include a librarian.
2 - Target audience (Who will receive the content?):	It is suggested that the information offered be personalized, providing a more targeted and satisfying experience for students, professors, and researchers.
3 - Defining the course of action and goals (What topics and how often will posts be made?):	Clearly determining the topics to be covered guides curation toward areas that are relevant and aligned with the interests of the academic community. Setting goals, such as the frequency of posts, ensures consistency and ongoing engagement, providing users with a predictable and enriching experience. It is suggested to disseminate content inherent to the courses offered by the institution, and the frequency can be weekly, depending on the number of students in each course.
4 - Beginning the discovery (What tools will be used?):	Appropriate sources contribute to the credibility of the program, while the careful choice of platforms and tools (such as emails, social networks, and learning environments) aligns curation with the preferences and information consumption habits of the academic community.
5 - Filtering information (How to select?):	The ability to carefully select the material retrieved and automatically monitor the chosen sources ensures the relevance and timeliness of the information shared. The selection can be made based on criteria such as relevance, originality, reliability, integrity, and legitimacy.
6 - Adding meaning and value (How to summarize content?):	By creating a summary that highlights connections, trends, and insights, curation goes beyond simply providing data, offering valuable interpretation. Content can be summarized through critical reading, accompanied by notes and indexing.
7 - Sharing on the chosen platform (How to make content accessible?):	Accessible content is crucial to enable use and satisfaction. It will be made available through insertion into platforms, accompanied by an alert service or the sending of quick messages to users.
8 - Maintaining the habit of sharing (How to encourage reading, use, and daily collaboration through continuous learning?):	Strategies involving regular updates, reading suggestions, and opportunities for constant interaction strengthen engagement, contributing to a dynamic learning environment within the academic community. In addition, user training through courses, lectures, and workshops is recommended.
9 - Building curation habits (How to maintain the continuity of the curation process so that it is ongoing?):	By making curation a daily habit, librarians ensure that the information offered is always up to date, meeting the ever-evolving demands of the academic community. Continuity will be maintained by promoting the curation service, using digital marketing strategies to expand its use.
10 - Conducting the evaluation (How to evaluate the impact of the plan?):	Reviewing search filters and conducting engagement surveys are essential practices to ensure the continued effectiveness of the service, adjusting to the dynamic needs of users. In addition, evaluating the impact of the project through metrics such as user participation, interaction, and satisfaction provides valuable insights.

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