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Saudi Academic Library Leadership: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study
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Ashiq, Murtaza; Rehman, Shafiq Ur; Muhammad, Asif Ali Bao; Ahmad, Shakil – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2021
This is the first qualitative phenomenological study to investigate the state of leadership in Saudi libraries. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 14 library leaders or section heads in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Library leadership was found to be strongly associated with management skills, visionary thinking, teamwork, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Leadership Qualities
Libraries of Two Women's Colleges in Saudi Arabia.
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King, Elizabeth J. – International Library Review, 1987
Describes the current status of higher education for women in Saudi Arabia and discusses the special problems of access to library materials encountered by women in this society, focusing on the collections, services, and administration of two women's colleges' libraries. A proposed national educational development plan is briefly described. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cultural Context, Foreign Countries
Implementing Information Technology Projects in Developing Countries.
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Kanamugire, Athanase B. – Information Development, 1993
Reviews the problems of implementing information technology in developing countries and cites examples from African projects. The use of CD-ROM for access to information is examined, and experiences at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia in introducing CD-ROM search services are described. (Contains five references.)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Developing Nations, Information Dissemination