Serials acquisition in the middle east

Serials publishing in the Middle East over the last decade is most noteworthy. Unfortunately, a lack exists of proper bibliographical tools normally useful for the selection and acquisitions of serials, and vendors who specialize in supplying serials are few. In consequence, librarians have to use many channels in obtaining serial publications. As many serials published in the Middle East are non-commercial, publications, gifts and exchange methods must be resorted to in acquiring such publications.