University teaching in the training of dynamic professionals: expanding the potential of profession in librarianship

University teaching provides contributions in several senses, especially in guaranteeing the professional training demanded by society. The objective of this study is to present the results achieved through innovative strategies and methods adopted in the course of the discipline Sources of Information, of the Superior Course of Librarianship. In order to do so, we resorted to bibliographical research -through the consultation of books and articles- and field research, from observation of an experience carried out. The reformulation of teaching strategies and methodologies based on dialogue, sharing, research and practical research demonstrated visible changes in behavior, conceptions and attitudes, in addition to the engagement, satisfaction, motivation and commitment of the student to the activities developed. In fact, these reformulations based on innovation and creativity represented a strategy, in view of training dynamic professionals, who recognize the potential of the profession for acting in several professional segments, and simultaneously meeting the demands of society.