This paper aims to share the experience of training mediators to use Small Libraries offered by Embrapa, an initiative which takes place in the citizenship territories of Brazilian semi‑‑arid regions as part of the Brasil sem Miséria Plan (PBSM ‑‑ Brazil Without Extreme Poverty Plan). The project of the Small Libraries is a governmental initiative wich aims to foster reading habits among people of rural areas and, also, to promote their productive inclusion by offering customized technological information written in simple and easy‑‑to‑‑follow language and style along with ludic resources – all available in booklets, books and audiovisual materials. The project was designed for public and private rural schools, agrotechnical colleges and rural communities, because it comprises themes and easy‑‑to‑‑apply and low‑‑cost technologies that may contribute to the achievement of sustainable agricultural practices, food safety and quality of life in rural areas. The methodology applied resulted from pilot experiences carried out in the Federal District of Brazil and workshops that took place in the PBSM territories. The methodology is based on qualitative research by collecting life stories. Data were collected through assessment documents applied after each training course, which included numeric results and participants’ reports. We conclude that training courses have been fulfilling the expectations not only of the Embrapa, but mainly of each participant, which is a potential multiplier of the methodology.
