# Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas

> organisation involved in scholarly research

**Wikidata**: [Q56317249](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56317249)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/universidad-de-buenos-aires-facultad-de-filosofia-y-letras-instituto-de-investigaciones-bibliotecologicas

## Summary
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas is a research institute focused on library science, established in 1967 and part of the Universidad de Buenos Aires' Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. It conducts scholarly research in the field of library science and information management.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1967 by Josefa Sabor
- Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina at Puán 470, 4.º piso oficina 456
- Part of Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Director is Elsa Barber
- Focuses on library science research
- Has aliases including INIBI, Centro de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas, and CIB
- Website is http://inibi.institutos.filo.uba.ar (in Spanish)
- Has a VIAF ID of 151540313
- Coordinates: lat: -34.62814285804863, lon: -58.446217424215824

## FAQs
### Q: What is the Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas?
A: The Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas is a research institute focused on library science, established in 1967 and part of the Universidad de Buenos Aires' Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.

### Q: When was the Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas founded?
A: It was founded in 1967 by Josefa Sabor.

### Q: Who is the current director of the Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas?
A: Elsa Barber is the current director of the institute.

### Q: What is the primary focus of the Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas?
A: The institute primarily focuses on library science research, as indicated by its field of work classification.

## Why It Matters
The Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas plays a significant role in advancing library science research in Argentina and Latin America. As part of the prestigious Universidad de Buenos Aires, it contributes to the academic development of information management, classification systems, and library technologies. The institute's research in "Información, Cultura y Sociedad" addresses critical questions about how information is organized, accessed, and utilized in society, which has implications for education, cultural preservation, and knowledge dissemination. Its establishment in 1967 demonstrates a long-standing commitment to this field, making it an important institution for scholarly advancement in library and information sciences.

## Notable For
- One of the established research institutes in library science in Latin America, founded in 1967
- Associated with the prestigious Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina's largest university
- Focuses specifically on "Información, Cultura y Sociedad" as indicated by its P2210 qualifier
- Has maintained a consistent research focus on library science for over five decades
- Directed by Elsa Barber, continuing the institute's scholarly tradition

## Body
### Overview
The Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas (INIBI) is a research institute specializing in library science, operating under the Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. It is classified as a research institute with a focus on library science and information management.

### History and Establishment
- Founded in 1967 by Josefa Sabor
- Has operated continuously for over 55 years
- Also known as Centro de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas (CIB)
- Part of the Universidad de Buenos Aires since its inception

### Location and Contact
- Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Street address: Puán 470, 4.º piso oficina 456
- Coordinates: lat: -34.62814285804863, lon: -58.446217424215824
- Website: http://inibi.institutos.filo.uba.ar (in Spanish)
- VIAF ID: 151540313

### Leadership and Organization
- Current director: Elsa Barber
- Part of Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Classified as a research institute with the qualifier "Información, Cultura y Sociedad"

### Research Focus
- Primary field: library science
- Research area: Information, Culture and Society
- Engages in scholarly research as indicated by its Wikidata description
- Associated with peer-reviewed publications as referenced in its editorial policies

### Identifiers and Recognition
- Wikidata entity with description: "organisation involved in scholarly research"
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11gjhfry6v
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007335124005171
- Publons Publisher ID: 5853
- Sitelink count: 1 (indicating limited Wikipedia coverage in multiple languages)

## References

1. [Directory of Open Access Journals](http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/ICS/about/editorialPolicies#peerReviewProcess)
2. ROR release v2.4
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File