SLA / Arabian Gulf Chapter

Our Vision

Leading the Gulf in servicing the profession and specialists in the field of libraries and information.

Our Mission

Enhancing the role of the members and serving professional information institutions, academic and research sector in the Arabian Gulf with distinction and efficiency.

Our Core Values

  • Freedom of Information

    Libraries have long been regarded as essential institutions that champion the principles of Freedom of Information (FOI).

  • Cultural Diversity

    Cultural diversity refers to the coexistence of various cultural groups, traditions, languages, beliefs, and practices within a society.

  • Social Responsibility

    Social responsibility is the ethical framework that outlines the obligations of individuals, organizations, and institutions.

  • Information Ethics

    Information ethics refers to the ethical considerations and principles that guide the creation, dissemination, use, and management of information in today's digital and interconnected world.