PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a clearer picture of the first establishment of school libraries in Kuwait. In addition, the paper explores the development of the school library between 1911 and 1962.Design/methodology/approachThe paper adopts a qualitative research strategy. The interviews and documentation techniques have been utilized to gather data about the subject.FindingsThe findings traced the first appearance of the school library in Kuwait back to 1944. It showed that the development of the library encountered major difficulties.Originality/valueThe unique study reveals a branch of Kuwaiti education history hitherto concealed from its people, where the recognition of other disciplines in the field and the need for further study emerges.
Attempts have been made to explore the impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on the entire gamut of the library and information sector and to conceptualise the transformation of conventional libraries into Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and Librarian 2.0, which will bring a changing scenario to the information industry. In the last few years, discussion and debate about the 'core competencies' needed by Librarian 2.0 have appeared in the academic environment. This investigation aims to identify the key skills, knowledge and attributes required by Librarian 2.0 in academic libraries in Kuwait. Twenty librarians from four academic libraries in Kuwait participated in a series of focus groups. The five themes discussed as being crucial to Librarian 2.0 include: communication, teamwork, technology, learning and education, and personal traits. This article provides a detailed discussion of each of these themes. The results show that in the age of Web 2.0 librarians in Kuwait academic libraries need more knowledge and awareness of communication and teamwork skills. Furthermore, they need to shift their attitude towards the concept of Librarian 2.0 by developing a clear understanding of the key factors that must be present in any Librarian 2.0. The study findings contribute to providing a framework towards the concept of Librarian 2.0 in academic libraries in the State of Kuwait. This framework will contribute to improving their awareness of and attitude to this topic in the future.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) services and applications in secondary school library media centres (SLMC) in the state of Kuwait. This study focuses on the school community (teachers and pupils) and their skill at using, and knowledge of, ICT. There has been no previous research which has investigated the use of ICT in secondary school library media centres, so this study aims to fill the gap. In order to thoroughly understand the phenomenon, an interpretive case study approach has been adopted, and multiple qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques have been utilised. In order to research the subject within context, pertinent literature was reviewed from both developed and developing countries. Initially, data gathering instruments showed remarkable findings. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches were used to produce valid and reliable results. The findings indicated that there was a significant lack of ICT related services in Kuwaiti school libraries. The results also showed that integration of ICT services into SLMCs was strongly advocated by teachers and pupils alike. To conclude, the results highlighted the need to better understand the importance of new environments in education. The findings of this research also highlighted the need for Kuwaiti policymakers to review and improve the current situation.
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