Sharjah Award for Library Literature: Eleventh Edition 2009

Abstract

This announcement presents the Sharjah Award for Library Literature in its eleventh edition for 2009, issued by the Directorate of Libraries at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Information. The announced theme is “Electronic Publishing Tools in the Arab World,” approached through a comparative study of use, demand, and their impact on information dissemination and library use. The announcement identifies several research areas, including the concept of electronic publishing, copyright and intellectual property, Arabic intellectual content on the Internet, and cultural, social, and economic challenges. It also outlines participation conditions, including eligibility, acceptance of research in Arabic or English, and submission to the Directorate of Libraries. The announcement is significant as a professional document reflecting Sharjah’s institutional interest in encouraging research on electronic publishing, libraries, and the Arab information society.