The mastery of reading and understanding scientific texts, research techniques and systematization for the production of new knowledge must be aspects inherent to graduates of higher education. These graduates are starting out in the world of scientific research, acquiring experience and wisdom. And, research is seen as an instrument of mediation between teaching and learning, which can promote autonomy and critical and reflective thinking of the academic. Furthermore, investing in scientific research initiation allows students and graduates to: a) develop new study techniques; b) improve learning; c) achieve academic maturity; d) add value to the professional curriculum and; e) aspire to professional growth. In this way, and understanding that the Challenges and Applications in Librarianship are in constant ha