The poster aims to present the importance of libraries for the knowledge-based development of a country. It focuses on understanding the role of libraries' information literacy approach and what the working population needs most for a developing economy to become a knowledge- based economy. A case study of Qatar’s immigrant manual laborers was undertaken, with a comprehensive review of essential concepts. The findings of a basic yet detailed statistical survey highlighted gaps which can be filled by library services to aid this change. This interdisciplinary research helps highlight the impact of information literacy on marginalized groups in the region, offering valuable insights for countries aiming to build inclusive, knowledge-based societies.
Presenter
Zenab Ahmed, Librarian
Zenab has worked as a Workshop Instructor, Researcher, Senior Administrator and Library Intern with institutions like Sharjah Public Library, Al Qasimi Foundation for Research Policy in Ras al Khaima, Qatar National Library and academic libraries at University College London and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. She obtained her MA in library and information studies in 2016 and her postgraduate diploma in academic research methodology from UCL-Qatar in 2015. She also holds a master’s in economics (2012) from Aligarh Muslim University, India. She is interested in interdisciplinary research involving information literacy, libraries, education and economic development.