Information and knowledge in solidary economy

Objective. The objectives of this study are identify how the issue of information and knowledge are discussed on Solidarity Economy and identify information needs and related problems. Method. Bibliographic quantitative research which studies the issue of information and knowledge in the Solidarity Economy. The research sample consists of 60 peer reviewed papers from a free online source (SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online) with the keywords Solidarity Economy in the title. The survey lists the frequencies of the terms information and knowledge with 14 classes of interest of Information Science. Results. The authors who more cite the information and knowledge were identified, as well the most recurring problems in relation to information and knowledge in the Solidarity Economy. Is presented table that shows possible forms of activity by information professionals across the Solidarity Economy. Conclusions. Concludes that information and knowledge are fundamental to the Solidarity Economy, but that many needs are basic and the most relevant type of information for Solidarity Economy is information for collective decision-making.