Acronym

IOA

Founding Date

1976 August 16

Classification

Historical and anthropological research

Address

Ciudadela Imbaya Avenida de los Sarances s/n y Pendoneros-Otavalo – Provincia de Imbabura, Ecuador.

Links to social networks

Tuitter: @uotavalo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universidadotavalo/

Person in charge

Other members of the Executive

Plutarco Cisneros Andrade, President-Chancellor

Juan Carlos Cisneros Burbano, Vicepresident

E-mail

info@uotavalo.edu.ec

Objectives of the institution

research and dissemination in its publications.

To promote, advise and support research in common areas to the institute that are carried out in the University of Otavalo, as well as by independent researchers, and/or trainees of the IOA.

To upgrade the quality of scientific publications and to increase the amount of publications. 

To boost the relationship between the faculty and researchers in the University of Otavalo.

To encourage and facilitate research and debate activities related to the topics of social sciences.

To disseminate the results of research projects, promoting the development of activities for the benefit of society and nature, which at the same time contribute to strengthen the cultural heritage of the peoples.

To organize forums, seminars and/or conferences to debate schools of thought dealing with the present problems.

Heritage documents under its protection

Its heritage comprises a historical collection from early colonial times and the republican period up to the 20th century.

The state of conservation is good. The collection is in process of classification and digitalization to contribute to the physical to digital conversion of the files. A first stage of digitalization has already concluded. They are a source of consultation for professional researchers and students.

Address:

http://investigaciones.uotavalo.edu.ec/images/stories/pdfs/caja1.pdf

Periodicals published by the institution

The Sarance Magazine became established with the publication of its first number on October 31^st, 1975, as a magazine specialized on scientific promotion. Since then it has published 37 issues, at the beginning one every two years, and at present twice a year.

The Pendoneros Collection is a compilation of 62 publications gathering research projects implemented from 1980 to 1983, on topics such as archaeology, archaeo-astronomy, ethnic history, symbolisms, ethnic music, among others, and without a doubt, it is an invaluable contribution to the social, cultural, and research heritage of the northern region of Ecuador.

Other publications by the institution

The Biblioteca Cincuentenario includes in a single publication the most significant research efforts carried out, including those in progress and those which supplement knowledge on the life of individuals and peoples, temporarily present or settled in the area between the Guayllabamba River and the limits of Pasto.