Call for papers Conference Theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is competing librarians in delivering information and content in the academia and in the society. Librarians are looking for acquiring skills for better usage of the AI technology tools and how to take advantage of the huge advancement of AI tools to...

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Conference Theme: Libraries are considered custodians of knowledge, as they contain treasures of cultural heritage related to each country. The digitization of a huge number of documents, including intangible heritage, is proceeding at an unparalleled pace, which is considered extremely important for the world in general and for local communities...

Libraries Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals Date: Friday January 20,2023 Time: 02:00 pm (GMT+1) SDG Casablanca

Dear LLA members,   We have the pleasure to inform you that the University Libraries at the American University of Beirut (AUB) was selected to be the hub for the British Library Endangered Archives Program in the MENA region. We are inviting you to attend our first online event to introduce the EAP and...

Speakers: Ms. Elsa Zakhia, Library Director, Institut français du Proche-Orient (IFPO), Ms. Rita Maalouf, Director, Arab Educational Information Network (Shamaa), Dr. Mohammad Bakleh, Chief Librarian, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA(, Ms. Hala Zein Al Abidine, Library Director, Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) & Mr. Ibrahim...

It is with deep sadness that we inform you about the passing of Ms. Lilian Vitale. Ms. Vitale was an active member of the Lebanese Library Association for many years. Born on January 22, 1934 1959: BA degree from Beirut College for Women 1960 – 1962: Assistant Librarian at the...

  Speakers: Mr. Nidal Mawas, Digital Media Director and Instructor & Ms. Joyce Aways, MLIS, Research & Instruction Services Librarian, University Libraries @ American University of Beirut Summary: Mr. Nidal Mawas highlighted in his presentation the basics of social media as well as delved into the social media techniques and...

Speakers: Dr. Patricia Rahme, Libraries Coordinator at Assabil, Beirut Municipal Public Libraries Ms. Mona Arbid, Director, Centre de Lecture et d’Animation Culturelle (C.L.A.C.)-Haret Hreik Ms. Joelle El Hage Obeid, Centre de Lecture et d’Animation Culturelle (C.L.A.C.)-Amioun Summary: Presentations from three public librarians from different regions in Lebanon. The speakers presented...

It is with deep sadness that we inform you about the passing of Mrs. Aida Naaman. Mrs. Naaman served as President of the Lebanese Library Association for four terms between 1995 – 2005 and played an important role in the success of the Association. Our hearts go out to her...