The Application of Organizational Learning Theory to Omani Academic Library Collaboration

The primary aim of this research is to identify the changes required to the situation of Omani Academic libraries in order to initiate a collaborative program. The theory of organizational learning is used as a method to change the behaviour and attitudes of main actors and deal with issues related to resistance to change and lack of understanding. After a lengthy intervention process and three group interviews, actors from different participating libraries agreed to identify and determine activities for implementation within their system of mutual collaboration that would reflect the needs of academic libraries. They also agreed to be involved in a communication system, a collaborative professional development system, and in establishing partnership and strategic management systems.