Análisis a las competencias informacionales en la formación continua de los docentes universitarios

Objective. The article offered an analysis of the relevance of informational competencies in the training of university teachers, based on a systematization of the theoretical positions of researchers and institutions recognized as experts in the area of knowledge. Design/Methodology/Approach. In the research the bibliographic review was used as the main method by consulting databases and primary sources. On the other hand, a search strategy with specific selection criteria was designed for the recovery of digital information to guarantee the validity and reliability of the literature examined. Results/Discusion. A critical and reflexive analysis was formed, which made it possible to elucidate information skills as essential for the academic performance of university teachers, facilitating the management of information in digital environments. On the other hand, the participation of international organizations and the university library in the development of actions in favor of an informational culture of teachers was recognized. Conclusions. The continuous training of university teachers should be oriented more towards the development of information skills due to the context generated by the Information Society. In that sense, the insertion of ALFIN courses and programs in the postgraduate course is pertinent. The training and promotion of these competencies in its cloister is largely up to the universities. Originality/Value. The inquiry differs by addressing informational competencies from continuing education, with a view to improving the teaching and research of university professors