The changing nature of information behavior and the information environment: Challenges for LIS in the Arab Gulf states

Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri

doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4353-6.ch001

The changing nature of information behavior and the information environment: Challenges for LIS in the Arab Gulf states

Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri^*

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Abstract

This chapter examines the changing nature of the information environment and its implications for Library and Information Science (LIS), with a focus on developing countries in general and the Arab Gulf states in particular. Drawing on key findings from previous LIS literature, it explores what is needed to ensure the future viability of the profession in the GCC region so that it can help underpin social and economic development in these states. Examples of successful practice in LIS innovation from other parts of the developing world are included to demonstrate some possible approaches and the chapter concludes by summarizing some key points for consideration by LIS education specialists, library managers, and policymakers in the Gulf States.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Information Access and Library User Needs in Developing Countries
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	1-15
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9781466643543
ISBN (Print)	9781466643536
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4353-6.ch001
Publication status	Published - Jul 31 2013

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General Computer Science

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