Services at jabatan kehakiman syariah Malaysia library: an analysis of arabic cataloguing procedures

Md Nor, Nor Saadah and Muhammad Noor Choliq, Atikah and Mohd Saleh, Nur Hidayah (2024) Services at jabatan kehakiman syariah Malaysia library: an analysis of arabic cataloguing procedures. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 14 (2). pp. 61-76. E-ISSN 2289-5337

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Abstract

This case study explores the Arabic cataloguing procedures at the Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia Library (JKSM) and the challenges faced in organising Islamic legal resources. The study addresses key issues such as the adaptation of international cataloguing standards, inconsistencies in transliteration practices, and the lack of standardised subject headings for Arabic legal materials. Using a qualitative approach, the research gathers insights from library staff through a group interview, focusing on their experience with cataloguing procedures and the complexities of managing Arabic resources. The findings highlight significant obstacles, including transliteration inconsistencies, difficulties in Arabic input, and challenges in information retrieval. Moreover, the study underscores the need for localised classification systems like the IIUM Library Classification System for Knowledge Resources on Islam (ICSI) to better represent Islamic legal texts. The research concludes with recommendations for a phased integration of ICSI, staff training, pilot reclassification projects, and collaboration with other Islamic law libraries. These strategies aim to improve accessibility, standardisation, and the overall efficiency of cataloguing Arabic legal resources, contributing to the advancement of Islamic librarianship and supporting the broader goal of equitable access to legal information in Arabic.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	special library case study library management Arabic cataloguing Islamic classification
Subjects:	BPC Science and Technology in Islam H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science
Depositing User:	Nor Sa'adah Md. Nor
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2024 15:30
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2024 15:36
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115110

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