The LLA Cataloging Special Interest Group held its first meeting to discuss challenges faced by librarians in Lebanon Date: October 26 2015 Location: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon Flickr Link: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmPAzUPh
Ms. Randa Al Chidiac provide training for the steering committee of the Library and Information Association in Qatar (LIA-Q) on several BSLA modules. Date: October 7 & 8 2015 Location: Doha, Qatar Flickr Link: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmPJb4zu
The luncheon was organized ro gather colleagues in a social event that allows LLA to honor colleagues who have always been a pillar of guidance, a model of professionalism and tower of motivation in spurring the profession. Date: 13 June 2015 Location: Michael’s Restaurant, Jounieh
Ms. Samar Mahfouz Barraj a renowned author of children books provided a workshop to promote reading to young children, especially the reading of Arabic books. The workshop was mainly intended for public school librarians, as well as teachers teaching grades (1-2-3-4). Date: June 6 2015 Location: Lebanese American University, Beirut,...
Mr. Cesar Nammour and Ms. Gabriela S. Schaub, owners of Modern And Contemporary Art Museum (MACAM), and RectoVerso Library extended a lunch invitation to LLA Board Members. This invitation includes a tour of the Museum. Date: May 30 2015 Location: Alita, Byblos Flickr Link: https://www.flickr.com/gp/[email protected]/Hgt7z7
Driven by ever changing technologies, the user-centered movement has taken on a new concept, Information in Motion (IIM) – Information anytime, anywhere, any form. IIM delves deeper into making technology and information services more timely, relevant, and responsive to user needs and expectations. How does this new concept challenge the...
With the advent of the 21st century, libraries and librarians were inspired to venture out into a new domain to grasp new information and communication technologies and a new breed of users. This inspiration demanded a makeover in how they perceive themselves and how users identify them, a transformation in...