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Lifelong Learning – challenges and opportunities for the information professions in the Arab world

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reviews the opportunities and challenges that are presented to educators, employers and professional associations by the evident changes in the information sector. It highlights the relationship between participation in continuing education and personal and organisational success. It examines issues raised by current provision. Finally it discusses how the library and information profession might underpin a culture of lifelong learning. Earlier versions of parts of this paper were presented at conferences in Lisbon in September 2007, and in Abu Dhabi in February 2008.

Source: E-LIS Repository (University of Naples Federico II)

Author: Ian Johnson

Institution: Robert Gordon University

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Information Literacy

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1608334376

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