State of the art of Resource Description and Access and Library Information Science in UAE and Gulf in Global Context

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 12 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Abdul Aleem,

  • Dr. Geeta G. Gadhvi,

  1. PhD Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
  2. Associate Professor and Head (Retd.), Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigates the state of the art of Resource Description and Access (RDA) and its implementation in Library and Information Science (LIS) within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf region in a global context. The study discusses the principles, structure, and conceptual foundations of RDA, including its relationship with FRBR, FRAD, and the IFLA Library Reference Model. It further explores the reasons for adopting RDA in academic libraries, such as improved bibliographic control, interoperability, metadata management, and resource discovery. The paper also reviews the awareness, knowledge, and professional competencies of LIS professionals regarding RDA implementation. Major challenges identified include inadequate training, lack of ICT infrastructure, financial constraints, limited access to the RDA Toolkit, and insufficient institutional support. The study highlights that RDA adoption in the UAE and the wider Arab region remains limited and largely at an early stage despite increasing awareness through conferences and professional initiatives. Based on a qualitative review of secondary literature, the paper provides insights for library administrators, policymakers, educators, and cataloguing professionals to strengthen metadata practices and improve bibliographic control in academic libraries.

Keywords: Resource description and access (RDA), Library information science (LIS), American library association (ALA), international federation of library associations and institutions (IFLA), cataloguing, academic libraries, bibliographic records

How to cite this article:
Abdul Aleem, Dr. Geeta G. Gadhvi. State of the art of Resource Description and Access and Library Information Science in UAE and Gulf in Global Context. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2026; 12(02):-.
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Abdul Aleem, Dr. Geeta G. Gadhvi. State of the art of Resource Description and Access and Library Information Science in UAE and Gulf in Global Context. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2026; 12(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joals/article=2026/view=249390


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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 12
02
Received 13/06/2026
Accepted 20/06/2026
Published 09/07/2026
Publication Time 26 Days
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