INFORMATION BEHAVIOR OF NATIVE PEOPLES
RESPONSES TO INFORMATIONAL EXCLUSION
Keywords:
information behavior, indigenous peoples, information exclusion, information practicesAbstract
The Indigenous population represents a group of users with specific information behaviors. Indigenous sociocultural, linguistic, territorial, and epistemological specificities influence their information practices. Considering this context, the question arises as to what contributions the literature on information behavior can make to the inclusion of indigenous peoples. From this perspective, the objective is to analyze the contributions of the literature on information behavior to addressing the information exclusion of indigenous peoples. This is an exploratory and descriptive study based on a literature review. As contributions, strategies for addressing information exclusion in libraries are presented, including investments in technological infrastructure; the production of materials in native languages; culturally sensitive library services and initiatives; the recognition and appreciation of Indigenous knowledge and information practices; the promotion of environments that value cultural diversity; and information policies and initiatives for intercultural contexts. It is concluded that further research on the information behavior of indigenous peoples is essential to reducing barriers and promoting information inclusion.