Information professionals from the libraries and study centers of the University of Havana in the Open Access to Information Movement

Abstract

This work considers the Open Access to Information Movement in the academic environment, initiatives, strategies and benefi ts that the scientifi c and academic community reports. A descriptive study is presented through the application of a printed questionnaire to 58 information professionals distributed in 13 libraries and 11 study centers of the University of Havana, and from an interview of the head of the Offi ce of Scientifi c and Technical Information of this institution, with the objective of identifying the level of familiarity, attitudes and perceptions regarding the advantages and potential of the Movement. The conclusion is that these professionals show little familiarity with the initiatives and strategies of the Movement, as generators of information they demonstrate passive attitudes towards publication in open access magazines and deposit in repositories, although they show favorable perceptions generally towards and Movement and the role of the professional in this context.