The Information Science field has discussed different shared specifications of a conceptualization which comprises the diversity of support, processes, resources and people by which the library needs to adapt. The question here is about the conceptual identification of the terminology ‘hybrid libraries; The aim is to contribute to the literature in the Information Science field by proposing a concept of hybrid libraries which comprises the social sphere, in terms of the developments existing in the society, in libraries. The study is theoretical and aims at discussing and improving theoretical and conceptual foundations. It is a qualitative and bibliographical research. The method of Discourse Analysis is used to analyze the concepts of hybrid libraries developed by authors who study the theme. It is noticed that in the hybrid library environment, there is a greater flexibility in products and services offered, since it originates from an organizational structure which proposes multiplicity of languages in the institution practices. The epistemological discussion in the construction of a concept of hybrid libraries needs to take into account the impact of the use of technologies on the provision of services that promote the social inclusion of communities in each hybrid environment, considering their cultures, values and principles.
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