Os utilizadores da informação no arquivo: um estudo métrico dos utilizadores do Arquivo Histórico de Moçambique - AHM

Abstract

The research presented addresses the importance of user studies in the area of Archaeology, focusing on the Historical Archive of Mozambique (AHM). The research aims to analyse AHM users through a metric study, outlining their profile and information needs. The scarcity of studies on user studies in archives and the relevance of deeper investigations in this area are highlighted. The research seeks to contribute to the improvement of the services provided by AHM, considering the importance of user studies in archiving. The research presents the delimitation of the topic, the problem and its contextualization, general and specific objectives, and the justification for carrying out the research. Furthermore, the methodology adopted will be a quantitative-qualitative approach, involving bibliographic and documentary research. In summary, the research aims to understand the profile and information needs of users of the Historical Archive of Mozambique, aiming to improve the services offered by the AHM Permanent Archives Department.