Estudio exploratorio sobre las competencias informacionales de los estudiantes de la Universidad de La Habana

The present article shows the results of a survey aimed at identifying the informational abilities of Havana University students. Several methods such as the survey, expert’s interviews and content and document analysis are used. The questionnaire has been structured base on three basic variables: information search, information analysis and release and self evaluation elements. The identification of these abilities was a key element for guiding libraries in the development of actions focused on their communities.