TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This theoretical paper aims to draw on existing literature to examine the case for libraries to play a key role in the democratization of Oman. This paper is intended to provide foundation for further empirical research to develop a proposed future strategy for Oman’s library sector that will help facilitate the future political and economic transition of the Sultanate.Design/methodology/approach This is a theoretical study that draws on existing literature to examine the case for libraries to play a key role in the democratization of Oman.Findings There are four main ways in which public libraries support democratization are identified and discussed: providing access to information, ensuring inclusivity of knowledge, forming a community hub for interaction and dialogue and promoting social inclusion through internet access.Originality/value As Oman undergoes political and economic transition, this study and the follow-on empirical research will be highly significant in ensuring that the expansion of democratic processes in Oman proceeds peacefully and that the Sultanate provides a best practice model for Islamic democracy within the Gulf Cooperation Council region and globally.
VL  - 66
IS  - 6/7
SN  - 0024-2535
DO  - 10.1108/LR-04-2017-0044
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/LR-04-2017-0044
AU  - Al-Suqri Mohammed Nasser
AU  - AlKindi Salim Said
AU  - Saleem Naifa Eid
PY  - 2017
Y1  - 2017/01/01
TI  - Libraries and democratization: Promoting political literacy and engagement among Omani citizens
T2  - Library Review
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 366
EP  - 377
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -