المؤتمر الرابع عشر لجمعية المكتبات المتخصصة / 15-17 أبريل 2008 الدوحة - قطر

مؤتمر نحو تحقيق الجودة في المكتبات وخدمات المعلومات: بناء ثقافة للتطوير المستمر في مكتبات الخليج العربي

15-17 أبريل 2008 الدوحة - قطر

تعقد جمعية المكتبات المتخصصة/ فرع الخليج العربي

SLA/AGC مؤتمرها الرابع عشر في مدينة الدوحة بدولة قطر، خلال إبريل من العام القادم 2008 تحت رعاية جامعة قطر، ويعد المؤتمر أكبر تجمع إقليمي للأكاديميين والباحثين و الممارسين في تخصص المكتبات و المعلومات على مستوى الخليج. وسوف يكون الموضوع الرئيسي للمؤتمر " تحقيق الجودة في المكتبات وخدمات المعلومات: بناء ثقافة للتطوير المستمر في مكتبات الخليج العربي". وهو من الموضوعات الحيوية التي تجتذب كثير من الاهتمام في الوقت الراهن. كما سيعقد على هامش المؤتمر ورشتي عمل تستغرق كل منهما ثلاثة أيام، حيث تعنى الورشة الأولى بالجوانب الإجرائية والقانونية في التعاقد للاشتراك في مصادر وقواعد البيانات الإلكترونية. أما الورشة الثانية فتتناول موضوع صيانة وإتاحة التراث.

ويسعد اللجنة المنظمة أن تفتتح باب المشاركة للراغبين والمهتمين في أعمال المؤتمر سواء بالحضور أو المشاركة بتقديم أوراق عملهم.

محاور المؤتمر

تقييم الأداء في المكتبات (المؤشرات والمعايير). قياس جودة خدمات المعلومات. مؤشرات القياس في البيئية الإلكترونية. كفاءة برامج التنمية المهنية وتطوير مهارات اختصاصي المعلومات المداخل الجديدة للتعليم والبحث في مجال المكتبات والمعلومات وتأثيرها على جودة الخدمات. تعزيز الدور الريادي لاختصاصي المعلومات في البيئة الرقمية. قياسات المكتبات المبنية على الدليل (البرهان)

لمزيد من المعلومات :موقع مكتبة جامعة قطر

http://www.qu.edu.qa/html/SLA_08_index_ar.php

Notes of Workshop ( 1 , 2 & 3 )

Their were 3 workshops for LIS students in last 3 weeks , and here you can find the notes of those workshops

1) 2 files from workshop ( 1 ) which was on October 24, 2007

http://www.4shared.com/file/29572718/dc2cea05/BasicSearchTech.html?dirPwdVerified=e7d6ecbb

http://www.4shared.com/file/29572726/10b994c1/KULibraries-OPAC.html?dirPwdVerified=e7d6ecbb

2) 1 file from workshop ( 2 ) which was on October 31, 2007

http://www.4shared.com/file/29572722/17d450d8/apa.html?dirPwdVerified=e7d6ecbb

3) 2 files from workshop ( 3 ) which was on November 7, 2007

http://www.4shared.com/file/29572714/d59aa62e/CAS-Quick_Search.html?dirPwdVerified=e7d6ecbb

http://www.4shared.com/file/29572709/b230ebd2/E-Journals-KULibraries.html?dirPwdVerified=e7d6ecbb

For downloading any file, press on the link and wait a few seconds, after that a "download" word will appear, so you can press on it and save the file where ever you want.

Good luck

37th IFTDO World Conference & Exhibition

There will be a conference & Exhibition in Dubai, UAE between 03-06 March 2008 about KNOWLEDGE & HUMAN RESOURCES.

The theme selected will address the latest developments, trends, scientific research and technological advancements in the field of Human Resource Development practices and their impact on the dissemination, acquisition and application of Knowledge.

The conference is organized into four tracks:

Track 1: Knowledge Creation and Human Resource Management
Track 2: Fast Forward Technologies in Education & Training
Track 3: Socio-Economic Trends
Track 4: Knowledge Work Environments

The Conference & Exhibition will be held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (The DICEC). If you want more information about the event or Dubai or even Hotels accommodation, kindly visit the conference website http://www.iftdodubai2008.com

المؤتمر 18 للاتحاد العربي للمكتبات والمعلومات

المؤتمر 18 للاتحاد العربي للمكتبات والمعلومات
بالتعاون مع
وزارة الثقافة والإعلام بالمملكة العربية السعودية
تحت عنوان
"مهنة المكتبات" وتحديات الواقع والمستقبل ودورها في الوصول الحر للمعلومات العلمية

جـدة
13-20/11/2007

http://www.afli.info/
http://www.afli2007.info/

Happy and Blessed Ramadan

المؤتمر 18 للإتحاد العربي للمكتبات والمعلومات

مهنة المكتبات وتحديات الواقع والمستقبل ودور ها في الوصول الحر للمعلومات العلمية



ينظمه الاتحاد العربي للمكتبات والمعلومات بالتعاون مع
وزارة الثقافة والإعلام بالمملكة العربية السعودية


السعودية
شوال 1428هـ أكتوبر 2007

لتقديم المستخلصات
Saad234@hotmail.com


آخر موعد لقبول المستخلصات: 14 جمادى الأولى 1428هـ
موعد إخطار الباحثين بقرار اللجنة العلمية: 29 جمادى الأولى 1428هـ
موعد تقديم البحوث كاملة بالبريد الالكتروني: 30 شعبان 1428هـ
موعد إخطار الباحثين برأيهم حول البحث الكامل: 8 شوال 1428هـ

A Glance at the Petroleum and Energy Resources Division of SLA

Few days ago I have recieved a message from Mr. Dennie Heye, the International Relations Chair of the SLA PERD. Mr. Dennie showed his willingness to assist in promoting his division amongst peers in our region, and so he provided us with the following information which I'm sure would be of interest to energy librarians in our region.

The Petroleum and Energy Resources (PER) Division of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) focuses on all energy resources and industries, including petroleum, natural gas, electric, coal and other forms of depletable and renewable energy. The Division is concerned with all aspects of the utilization and conservation of these energy resources including exploration, production, generation, transportation, distribution, refining, products, marketing, economics, environmental effects, regulation, and research and technology.

Make Professional Contacts

1. The best reason for joining SLA DPER is to get access to a unique and unrivalled network of more than 200 peers working in the petroleum and energy industry.

2. SLA in total has 12,000 information professionals located throughout the world, representing more than 25 different disciplines and 83 countries.

3. You can reach information professionals from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo, working in industries as diversified as biotechnology, art museums, financial services, not-for-profits, advertising agencies, governments, and many more.

4. Accessing the members’ network is easy. The members’ database is available anytime by logging in to the SLA web site. You can search members by location, employer, industry or regional chapter.

Build Your Knowledge & Stay Ahead Of the Information Curve

5. You automatically receive the monthly publication DPER bulletin which features comprehensive articles on the information profession, written by your peers. You will also receive the SLA “Information Outlook” monthly magazine.

6. Throughout the year, SLA and several of the Divisions organise stimulating learning events (e.g. workshops, guest speakers, debates, virtual seminars) for their members. Hear first-hand from practitioners.

Get a Mentor

7. Several members of SLA DPER have expressed an interest in meeting members to build mentoring relationships. This is an exceptional opportunity to be teamed with a colleague and get insights into the industry, advice on your professional development, and the views of someone with extensive or different experience.

Focus On Your Career

8. SLA offers a variety of professional development and career services via its web site: virtual learning series, job postings, salary survey, lists of journals, books, articles related to career search for librarians. Check out Click University, an online learning community for the benefit of SLA members only.

9. In June 2003, SLA redrafted its Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century. This critical document defines SLA’s vision of the specific skills and knowledge requirements of our field. It outlines professional competencies (e.g., “Information professionals contribute effectively to senior management strategies and decisions regarding information applications, tools and technologies, and policies for the organization”) as well as personal competencies (e.g., “Information professionals see the big picture, take calculated risks”). Practical scenarios are presented for each set of competencies. This is an invaluable tool for your professional growth and assessment, so please take advantage of it.

Save Money!

10. SLA is very affordable. The annual membership fee of €110 (£70) includes your affiliation to one region, one industry Division and access to the entire network of people and resources that SLA offers.

For additional information browse our web site: http://units.sla.org/division/dper/ ,or contact: Dennie Heye, PER International Relations, Chair: Dennie.Heye@shell.com

SLA

Dear members this is SLA GULF Chapter annoucement for the Conference in Doha the theme is :
Achieving Quality in Libraries and Information Services:Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Arabian Gulf Libraries. this site gives more information
http://www.qu.edu.qa/html/SLA_08_index.php

Important dates:
4th October 2007
Deadline for receiving abstracts
4th November 2007
Notification of the decision of the Academic Committee
*Note: Only authors with accepted abstracts will be notified.
4th January 2008
Deadline to receive full papers
4th February 2008
Academic Committee remarks on final papers to be sent to presenters
28th February 2008
Deadline to receive revised full papers

for further information please contact me at hayab@hsc.edu.kw

Queen Silvia in Al-Babtain Library

Al-Babtain Central Library for Arabic Poetry has Received Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden and the accompanying delegation during her late visit to Kuwait. The Queen was welcomed by the Library Chairman, poet Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain, the Library Director and staff. Guests took an informative tour in the library through which they investigated the collections of rare books and periodicals, besides the electronic facilities and resources in all sections of the library. Her Majesty the Queen praised the library resources of rare books and manuscripts and the level of technology employed in the different library facilities and services.

Photo Albums

Check out our newly-added photo albums at LIS Cafe's Photo Gallery

An assessment of the perception of licensed librarians about their academic preparation and satisfaction in their job as librarians

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An assessment of the perception of licensed librarians about their academic preparation and satisfaction in their job as librarians

David, Lourdes T. and Perez, Dante R. (2006) An assessment of the perception of licensed librarians about their academic preparation and satisfaction in their job as librarians. In Khoo, C. and Singh, D. and Chaudhry, A.S., Eds. Proceedings A-LIEP 2006: Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice 2006, pages pp. 416-422, Singapore.


Full text available as:PDF - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF viewer.

Abstract

The study was conducted to find out how librarians perceive their readiness for the workplace after graduation and successfully passing the licensure examination for librarians. The results indicate that there are schools that consistently produce graduates who pass the licensure examination. The successful examinees perceive that the curriculum adequately prepared them for the examination and the workplace. However, they also perceive a gap between theory and practice. To narrow this gap they rec-ommend that libraries must conduct an orientation program for newly hired librarians, provide for grants to enable librarians to attend seminars, workshops, and visit other libraries. They also recommend changes in the curriculum to enable students to acquire competence in using information and communi-cations technologies, dealing with people, marketing and promotion, and business skills. All of the re-spondents found librarianship satisfying. They do not see themselves as leaving the profession in the near future.




EPrint Type:Conference Paper
Keywords:Library profession, Licensed librarians, Academic preparation, Job satisfaction, Competencies, Survey of librarians
Subjects:Library and Information Science Education
ID Code:1412
Deposited On:26 May 2007
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Global Information Society 2007 Report

Global Information Society 2007 Global Information Society Watch:
"The Global Information Society Watch 2007 report - the first in a series of annual reports- looks at state of the field of information and communication technology (ICT) policy at local and global levels and particularly how policy impacts on the lives of people living in developing countries.
Studies of the ICT policy situation in twenty-two countries from four regions are featured: Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda); Asia (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the Philippines); Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru); and Eastern Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania), with one report from a Western European country (Spain).
The report concludes that when it comes to ICTs for development, there are some conspicuous similarities between the countries. Excluding Spain, the other twenty-one countries each show obvious evidence of the “digital divide” which impacts on the majority of people negatively. According to Brazilian authors RITS, the absence of a people-orientated policy framework in Brazil runs the risk of condemning the vast majority of people to “eternal disconnection.” The report also includes provocative, analytical essays on five international institutions (including ICANN and the World Intellectual Property Organisation) questioning the extent to which they allow all stake-holders to participate in their processes. There is a special section on how to measure progress. "

The Global Information Society Watch 2007report will be launched on 22 May 2007, at the United Nations' Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, during the cluster of WSIS-related events.

You Can Download the complete Global Information Society Watch 2007 Report for Free from this Site: http://www.globaliswatch.org/download

Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion at KU

Department of Library and Information Science
College of Social Sciences
10th Anniversary of MLIS Program
Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion


As part of the 10th Anniversary program, we are organizing an Inter-disciplinary panel discussion. The purpose is to explore how different academic departments can collaborate in their academic and research work.


Panel members will come from the following areas:

1. Health Information Administration Dept., Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
2. College of Women
3. Master of Business Administration Program, College of Business Administration
4. Dept of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
5. Dept. of Psychology, College of Social Sciences
6. Dept. of Geography, College of Social Sciences
7. Dept. of Library and Information Science, College of Social Sciences



Date: 25th April 2007,
Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Global Hall in Shuwaikh Campus.


You are invited to attend the session.

Libraries Unlimited Offers Free Access to the American Reference Book Annual and Other Databases Next Week

from ResourceShelf by resourceshelf

As we make note of elsewhere on ResourceShelf, National Library Week and International Special Librarians Day begins in just a few days.

To celebrate, Libraries Unlimited is offering free access for one week to the American Reference Book Annual (ARBA) and several other electronic products including:
+ The Readers’ Advisor Online
+ The African American Experience
+ The Latino American Experience
+ The Greenwood Digital Collection
+ World Cultures Today
+ Children’s Magazine Guide
+ Several Others Listed Here

Just click on the title and away you go.
See Also: We Recently Posted a Link to Peter Jasco’s New Review (Positive) of the ARBA Database

Source: Libraries Unlimited / Greenwood Press

The Life of a Librarian

One of my information marketing students has graduated and is now doing some promotional activities at her middle school. I've been asked to give a presentation on any topic, so I'm preparing a PowerPoint entitled "The Life of a Librarian," in which I hope to have plenty of pictures of local professionals performing interesting aspects of their jobs, or of interesting features of their libraries or collections, or even of library users.

I would be grateful for any pictures that can add an interesting dimension to this presentation, along with the name and position of the information professional pictured, perhaps with a description of your work that can be used as a quote. Once it's finished, I will send a copy to all contributors, so please be aware that the photos may be shared. Please send digital photos directly to me: lesher@maktoob.com. Thanks.


Dr. Teresa Lesher
Assistant Professor
College of Basic Education, PAAET
4816044 x 1207

PhD Scolarships

Kuwait University has announced on Saturday, March 10, 2007 about PhD Scolarships. Note that the required GPA for LIS Ph.D. Scholarships is now 2.67 (for the bachelor degree) instead of 3 points.
Check the news on the university website , and in Al-Qabas Newspaper

المؤتمر 18 للإتحاد العربي للمكتبات والمعلومات

المؤتمر 18 للإتحاد العربي للمكتبات والمعلومات
"مهنة المكتبات" وتحديات الواقع والمستقبل ودور ها في الوصول الحر للمعلومات العلمية

ينظمه

بالتعاون مع
وزارة الثقافة والإعلام بالمملكة العربية السعودية

السعودية
شوال 1428هـ أكتوبر 2007

لتقديم المستخلصات
Saad234@hotmail.com


آخر موعد لقبول المستخلصات: 14 جمادى الأولى 1428هـ
موعد إخطار الباحثين بقرار اللجنة العلمية: 29 جمادى الأولى 1428هـ
موعد تقديم البحوث كاملة بالبريد الالكتروني: 30 شعبان 1428هـ
موعد إخطار الباحثين برأيهم حول البحث الكامل: 8 شوال 1428هـ

لتحميل بروشور المؤتمر، اضغط على الملف التالي

المؤتمر.doc

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Developing a web site

Dear LIS cafe members

I would like to hear your opinions regarding our institutions official website.

To put your suggestions : www.kuwait-fund.org

Job Opening at the Universal American School

The Universal American School in Kuwait will have a job opening commening August 2007 as Library Aide.

Nature of the Position
Library aides provide specialized clerical support under the direction and supervision of the Head Librarian to contribute to the smooth operation of the Library/Media Center.
Qualifications
The Library Aide must hold a high school diploma and be fluent in English.
Duties
The Library Aide helps to provide support to the school community, performing his/her duties in accordance with the adopted policies and regulations of the School.

1. Assists with library classes as assigned


2. Checks books in and out


3. Keeps statistics on circulation of books, periodicals, and audiovisual software


4. Reserves books


5. Issues overdue notices


6. Checks in and circulates periodicals


7. Mends books as needed


8. Types bibliographies


9. Checks order list with shelf list to prevent duplication


10. Types catalogue cards


11. Types orders to vendors


12. Stamps new books


13. Bar codes new books


14. Types pockets and cards as needed


15. Maintains the vertical file


16. Keeps the libraries neat


17. Assists students with inquiries


18. Enforces library rules and regulations


19. Supervises the microfiche reader


20. Files all microfiche reader


21. Enters new materials into the computer


22. Maintains bulletin boards and other pertinent displays


23. Re-shelves books and other materials


24. Assists with inventory


25. Does photocopying and maintains the photocopier


26. Assists students with CD Rom and computer operations


27. Supervises student volunteers


28. Checks all newly acquired materials to make sure they conform to censorship guidelines


29. Serves on the Censorship Committee, assisting with the review of books and materials as required by the Kuwait Ministry of Education


30. Participates in all school activities


31. Performs other library duties as assigned by the Head Librarian

For more information, please contact Mae Al-Hajjaj at malhajjaj@gmail.com or call at 6388177.

LIS Symposium at KU

In the occasion of th 10th anniversary of the MLIS program at Kuwait University, the department of Library and Information Science is organizing a symposium on Information Education in the GCC Countries. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Kuwait University, Shuwaikh Campus from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The day-long deliberations are expected to engage academics and professionals in seeking much needed explanations.

For more information, contact:
Professor Dr. Sajjad ur Rehman
Director, MLIS Program, DLIS, College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University
E-mail: rehman05@gmail.com
Tel: +965 498 4242
Fax: +965 484 0718

بمناسبة الذكرى السنوية العاشرة لبرنامج علوم المكتبات والمعلومات يقيم قسم علوم المكتبات والمعلومات بجامعة الكويت ندوة حول تعليم علوم المكتبات و المعلومات في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي وذلك في يوم الأربعاء الموافق 14 مارس 2007 في مركز المؤتمرات بالحرم الجامعي بالشويخ من الساعة 9:30 صباحا وحتى الساعة 5:30 مساء. ومن المتوقع أن يشارك عدد من الأكاديميين والمختصين في هذه المناقشات و المداولات التي تستمر على مدار اليوم

لمزيد من المعلومات يرجى مخاطبة
د.سجاد الرحمن، مدير برنامج علوم المكتبات والمعلومات

قسم علوم المكتبات والمعلومات بجامعة الكويت

rehman05@gmail.com البريد الالكتروني

هاتف: +9654984242

فاكس: +9654840718

Download the symposium brochure below