A contribuição da Biblioteconomia para a preservação da memória e do patrimônio cultural da Comunidade Remanescente de Quilombo Mulatos, Serra Boca da Mata – Jardim, CE

Abstract

This research aims to identify, safeguard, preserve, and disseminate the historical, cultural, and social heritage of the Mulatos Quilombo Remnant Community, located in the Serra Boca da Mata region of the municipality of Jardim, Ceará. The study is grounded in the principles of Library Science, Social Museology, and memory preservation, highlighting the specific contribution of Library Science through practices involving the identification, organization, representation, recording, preservation, and dissemination of information. These practices enable the systematization of the quilombola community's historical and cultural records, facilitate access to information, and contribute to safeguarding collective memories, thereby reinforcing the appreciation of quilombola identity, ancestry, and cultural heritage. Methodologically, the study employs a qualitative approach exploratory and descriptive in nature developed through immersion in primary and secondary data. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, the recording of oral narratives, photographic documentation, and direct observation. Key results include the organization and systematization of information regarding the community; the valorization of its history, memory, and cultural expressions; and the development of technical tools for managing the community museum's collection, including inventories of the community library's holdings. The research also underscores the importance of oral narratives, ancestry, and cultural symbols such as the flag, the anthem, and the family tree in strengthening quilombola identity and the sense of belonging. It is concluded that the actions undertaken contribute to the preservation, safeguarding, and dissemination of the Mulatos Quilombo Remnant Community's cultural heritage, thereby strengthening its collective memory, identity, and social recognition.