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PurposeThe study aims to identify the prospects and challenges associated with current practices regarding digital data sets management in university libraries in Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey approach was used to collect the data from library and information science (LIS) professionals working in public sector university libraries in Pakistan. A four-part questionnaire was used to collect the data from the respondents. The collected data from 371 participants were analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS-24 version) and analysis of moment structure (AMOS-24).FindingsLIS professionals are better placed to support digital data management practices, such as finding, collecting, assessing and analyzing digital data sets and making digital data publicly discoverable and accessible via open access. In spite of this, a lack of leadership support, interest and cooperation among university departments and the absence of a data management plan, policies and procedures were reported as significant challenges.Practical implicationsTo meet the needs of data users, LIS professionals must become knowledgeable about managing and reusing digital data sets. Due to the demands of the information society, university librarians need to learn about data-centric practices that can enhance research outputs and provide new insights.Originality/valueThis research paper is extracted from a PhD dissertation to present a contemporary picture of library data management services and the challenges LIS professionals face to provide possible solutions.

Women are important participants in the world economy. They represent more than 40% of the world's labor force and are now being drawn into the global economy in large numbers. It is particularly women from developing countries who are increasingly being targeted by the global economy. These include the young women of the electronic industries in South East Asia, the miracle makers of the newly industrialized economies (NIEs) of East Asia, the artefact makers of indigenous groups, the women of the maquiladoras of Mexico, and the workers of the export processing zones of the world where 75% of labor is composed of women. The history of the world economy reveals the crucial role played by Third World women in various stages of its development. This essay explores the notion of development in the world economy and its effects on the status of women in such an economy.

‘Essential reading for decision makers and those on the front-line concerned with the provision of housing fit for the new millennium. The reform of housing policy is essential if we are to meet the challenge of combating social exclusion.’ Chris Pond MP ‘We strongly need new ideas which place decent, affordable housing at the heart of policy to create inclusive and sustainable communities. This book offers new thinking to achieve these aims.’ Chris Holmes, Director of Shelter ‘This book is a valuable contribution to developing new thinking in housing.’ David Butler, Chartered Institute of Housing The Labour Housing Group (LHG) has been at the forefront of the housing debate for the past decade. In this ground breaking study, the LHG explores how housing can contribute to the ‘Third Way’ agenda of addressing social exclusion by involving stakeholders, balancing state and market interests and addressing devolution. The distinguished contributors to this volume – ranging from members of the Labour government to well-known practitioners and academics – examine ways in which the much-touted ‘Third Way’ can be translated from rhetoric into real and meaningful practice that has a positive impact on the lives of the community. The debate over the provision of adequate housing for all is scrutinised from a variety of perspectives, such as that of consumer, of provider, and of regulator. The authors make explicit the links between housing, health and the environment; set out a new agenda for housing; and explore what the ‘Third Way’ might mean for housing stakeholders and those working in or studying housing and social policy.