DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL), will host MetLib2016 – a prestigious Conference of the Metropolitan Libraries of the World in April.
It is a significant achievement for Qatar and QNL to be the first in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region chosen to host the conference, Dr Claudia Lux, Qatar National Library’s Project Director told this newspaper.
“MetLib2016 will provide us with an unprecedented opportunity to showcase our unique services to the world,” she said.
MetLib2016 conference to be held in Doha, under the theme ‘Pearls in the desert: Unleashing potential.’
Metropolitan libraries provide people with the knowledge and information they need to realize their full potential and become active contributors to their society’s development. Public libraries provide the knowledge and information support that help individuals to unleash their potential, achieve their ambitions and become key contributors to their society’s advancement.
Metropolitan librarians’ professional development is an important aspect of any library’s functions. They should also receive the support and development required to fully realize their potential so they are able to better serve and develop the communities that they support.
Meanwhile, QNL carries out its mission through three functions as National Library, University and Research Library, and a Metropolitan Public Library of the digital age.
The National Library function collects and provides access to global knowledge relevant to Qatar and the region.
It also collects, preserves, and provides access to heritage content and materials about Qatar and the region.
The University and Research Library function supports education and research at all levels by providing printed and digital library materials for students and researchers.
Metropolitan Public Library delivers library services and information for everyone to enjoy reading, meet people, and become information literate.
In 2015, QNL participated in the 81st IFLA World Library and Information Congress in South Africa and the library was announced as the Regional Arabic Speaking Preservation and Conservation Center (PAC).
Through PAC, QNL will represent the 25 Arabic speaking countries in the MENA region to help preserve history and heritage of Qatar and the wider region. Making it evident the that there is a growing reading culture in Qatar, thousands of users wishing to gain access to the QNL’s wealth of learning resources, have registered in 2015.
In 2016, as well QNL has planned many events to engage the society throughout the year and encourage their reading habits.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL), will host MetLib2016 – a prestigious Conference of the Metropolitan Libraries of the World in April.
It is a significant achievement for Qatar and QNL to be the first in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region chosen to host the conference, Dr Claudia Lux, Qatar National Library’s Project Director told this newspaper.
“MetLib2016 will provide us with an unprecedented opportunity to showcase our unique services to the world,” she said.
MetLib2016 conference to be held in Doha, under the theme ‘Pearls in the desert: Unleashing potential.’
Metropolitan libraries provide people with the knowledge and information they need to realize their full potential and become active contributors to their society’s development. Public libraries provide the knowledge and information support that help individuals to unleash their potential, achieve their ambitions and become key contributors to their society’s advancement.
Metropolitan librarians’ professional development is an important aspect of any library’s functions. They should also receive the support and development required to fully realize their potential so they are able to better serve and develop the communities that they support.
Meanwhile, QNL carries out its mission through three functions as National Library, University and Research Library, and a Metropolitan Public Library of the digital age.
The National Library function collects and provides access to global knowledge relevant to Qatar and the region.
It also collects, preserves, and provides access to heritage content and materials about Qatar and the region.
The University and Research Library function supports education and research at all levels by providing printed and digital library materials for students and researchers.
Metropolitan Public Library delivers library services and information for everyone to enjoy reading, meet people, and become information literate.
In 2015, QNL participated in the 81st IFLA World Library and Information Congress in South Africa and the library was announced as the Regional Arabic Speaking Preservation and Conservation Center (PAC).
Through PAC, QNL will represent the 25 Arabic speaking countries in the MENA region to help preserve history and heritage of Qatar and the wider region. Making it evident the that there is a growing reading culture in Qatar, thousands of users wishing to gain access to the QNL’s wealth of learning resources, have registered in 2015.
In 2016, as well QNL has planned many events to engage the society throughout the year and encourage their reading habits.
The Peninsula
