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  • In this paper the importance of knowledge mediation is analyzed, confirming its presence in an explicit and transversal way within the competence profile of the information professional from the School of Library and Archival Science at the University of Zulia. Starting from the premise that mediation is a macro-transversal process, in which the to do is assumed in the informational area from a cognitive-communicative approach, it is established that this process defines the nature and scope of the so-called knowledge organizations (Libraries, archives, museums, documentation centers and information). The theoretical foundation is based on the contributions of Pirela and Delgado (2012), Martin-Serrano (2007) and (2008), and Pirela (2007), among others, related to the transversal knowledge mediation as a core category for epistemological construction of information sciences. The documentary methodology is supported on a critical review of the new competency profile from the School of Library and Archival Science at the University of Zulia. Results indicate the presence of mediation components in the three groups of competencies defined and articulated in the professional profile: 1. Among the eight general competencies, six provide the foundation for knowledge mediation in an overview manner (research, critical thinking, communication, information and communication technologies, cultural identity, social responsibility and citizen participation) 2. Mediation of knowledge is assumed as basic and explicit competence of the information professional, which is also shared with other similar professionals and 3. Knowledge mediation is transversely presented in the three defined specific skills: organizes and represents information and knowledge; manages resources and information services and develops preservation processes and documentary heritage diffusion. As a main conclusion, it is worth to emphasize that the professional mediating dimension and knowledge organizations can have a significant impact on increasing the cognitive array of social actors.