Sharjah Award for Library Literature: Sixth Cycle 2003

Abstract

This item announces the sixth cycle of the Sharjah Award for Library Literature, issued by the Libraries Administration of the Department of Culture and Information, Government of Sharjah, as part of its efforts to promote library awareness among specialists and the general public. The announced theme is information and documentation in the age of globalization. Suggested research topics include information technology and the challenges of the twenty-first century, informatics and digital development in libraries and information centers, information banks and their role, electronic information security, and the Internet and globalization. The announcement also outlines participation conditions, including open eligibility for both genders, acceptance of research in Arabic and English, originality requirements, absence of previous awards or academic degree submission, and adherence to scientific research methodology, documentation, and academic integrity. It states the submission period and prize values, making the item a professional document that encourages applied research in information and documentation within the Emirati and Arab context.