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...

Speaker: Randa Al Chidiac, Vice-President, LLA Summary: The speaker introduced Blue Shield International (BSI), its mission, history, ethical principles, and coverage. She then went on to present an overview of the Lebanese Committee of Blue Shield, its achievements, and projects, especially on its swift action after the disaster of August 4, 2020.  ...

Speakers: Carla Chalhoub, Head of Access Services, American University of Beirut Ibrahim Farah, Public Services Librarian, University of Balamand Summary: The speakers discussed the state of libraries during the COVID-19 lockdown and the emerging role of resource sharing new initiatives such as RSCVD and their impact on users. The presenters...

Presenter: Jasima Najjar, Academic Writing and Technical Communication Instructor, English Department, American University of Beirut)