Formação do bibliotecário na Amazônia: desafios de ribeirinhos no ensino à distância na cidade de Cametá no estado do Pará no Brasil

Abstract

The article studies the challenges faced by riverside students from the Cametá center in Pará, who are enrolled in the Distance Learning Library Science course at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). The research adopted an exploratory and descriptive approach, applying qualitative and quantitative questionnaires to the active students. The results indicated difficulties in accessing the internet, poor transportation, and limited infrastructure at the support center. Despite the obstacles, students expressed satisfaction with the faculty, tutors, and teaching materials. It was concluded that, even with socioeconomic and technological restrictions, the course represents a concrete opportunity for higher education for riverside communities, pointing to the need for inclusive public strategies and investments in improving local conditions.