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I am a librarian and expert with 27 years of experience in libraries, with a strong background in technical and operational aspects. I have actively participated in numerous conferences and seminars in the field of library and information science. I also have extensive experience in Information Management and Library Systems within reputable institutions. I possess proven skills in implementing Information System Management that result in optimal efficiency. Additionally, I have excellent communication and presentation skills, and I am dedicated to achieving departmental and organizational goals. I have experience in planning events and seminars, and I possess exceptional leadership and teambuilding abilities that contribute to performance excellence.
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Education:
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Years
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qualification
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Field of specialization
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Unv.
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2011-2013
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MLIS
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Library & Information Science.
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Jordan University
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1993-1997
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B.A.
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Library & Information Science.
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Basra University
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1991-1992
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Tawjihi
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Literary section.
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Dhiban school
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Work Experience:-
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Years
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Workplace
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Position
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Country
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2011- 2025
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American University of Madaba (AUM)
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Director of library (Founder)
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Jordan
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2010-2011
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Middle East University (MEU)
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Director of library
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Jordan
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2008-2010
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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
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Manager of Technical Library
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UAE
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2003-2008
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Dubai Municipality
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Manager of Technical Library
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UAE
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2000-2003
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Jordan Institute of Diplomacy
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Assistant director
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Jordan
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1997-2000
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Al-Zaytoonah Univ. of Jordan
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Cataloger
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Jordan
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Established Libraries:
Awards:
Certificates of appreciation for being named Distinguished Employee at Dubai Municipality for 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Languages:
Research Papers: -
- “Mobile libraries” in Risalat Al-Maktabah Vol. 34, No. 3, 1999.
- Classification policy at al-Zaytoonah University.
- Japanese management- Jordan University.
- Electronic culture - Jordan University.
- Strategic information systems - Jordan University.
- Community Knowledge - Jordan University.
- Open source software - Jordan University.
- Knowledge economy - Jordan University.
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Memberships:
- Jordan Library Association.
- Managing Committee of CDS/ISIS in Jordan.
- Arab Federation For Libraries and Information (AFLI)-.
- Arab club for information (ACI.(
- International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Membership: AE-1005.
- American Library Association- Institutional member.
- Canadian Library Association (CLA)- Institutional member.
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Specialized Courses:
- Quality control series (21/4/2006-23/4/2006)- Dubai Municipality.
- Certificate of appreciation for the contribution and participation in the effective observance of the Day of the Arab document on October 20, 2008 - Dubai.
- Participated in the Third Conference on Documentation and Electronic Archiving, "Management and Investment of Knowledge to Support Decision Making," held in Dubai from September 17-19, 2005.
- Outlook forms ( 26/11/2005-28/11/2005) -Dubai Municipality
- MS-Excel ( 27/8/2005- 30/8/2005) -Dubai Municipality
- MS-Excel Advance ( 29/4/2006- 1/5/2006) -Dubai Municipality
- Advance Course in Radio-frequency identification (RFID) . Arabian Advanced Systems & Dubai Municipality
- Training Course in Basic PC Maintenance ( 25/3/2006-27/3/2006) -Dubai Municipality
- Course in managerial Archiving & Filing (21/6/2003-26/6/2003)
- Preparing Effective reports Course (29-31/May/2006)–Happy Family center & Dubai Municipality
- Workshop on "the development of information industry and its impact on the Arab region," the occasion of the celebration of World Book Day and the copyright on period 23-24/4/2008 - Sharjah.
- Win/ISIS course: 25 hours (10-14/3/2002)
- Web -page design: FrontPage 2000. 25 hours (7-14/8/2001)
- Indexing and use of Thesauri: 30 hours (26/9- 1/10/1998(
- CDS-ISIS Preliminary course: 30 hours (22-27/ 8/ 1998(
- Complete course in computer use and MS-DOS / Windows: (25/7-5/8/1998(
- Participation in conference a Documentation systems in the Arab World.
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Specialized skills:-
- Ability to understand the change process and how it will impact daily activities; ability to change strategies/behaviors in response to changing priorities and conditions.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Able to manage operations such as planning, budgeting and administration.
- Ability to help to give shaping the future of collection.
- Able to prepare literature searches for library patrons.
- Ability to maintain a conductive atmosphere for job productivity and satisfaction where team goals are aligned to meet library objectives.
- Ability to experiment and take risks and responsibility for outcomes; monitor and analyze current trends; exercise creativity and pioneering in related areas of the profession; and willing to work hard to identify alternatives to achieve objectives; act to maintain a healthy sense of urgency.
- Advanced Cataloguing (including Advanced AACR – Anglo-American Library rules for Cataloguing- , advanced Dewey decimal classification rules, advanced MARC21 "bibliographical record".
- Complete knowledge in MARC21 Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging
- Complete knowledge of use and maintenance of the CDS-ISIS and Win-ISIS system and building its databases
- Planning, follow-up and management of groups of employees.
- Trainer at some specialized courses runs by the Jordan Library Association (JLA) especially Win/ISIS courses.
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Additional Skills
- Library 2.0.
- Collection Development.
- Library Instruction.
- Staff Development.
- Educational Technology.
- Academic Libraries.
- (Horizon) Integrated library management system.
- )Symphony) integrated library management system.
- )Koha ) integrated library management system.
- CDS/ISIS .Win/ISIS.
- Open source systems.
- Internet.
- All management library systems.
- Reading library and information science, computer science and management books.
- Highly competent user of MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Professional Experience – Resume
2011- Present
American University of Madaba- Library Manager
Job description:
- Provides vision and strategic direction for library services in alignment with the University’s mission and core themes.
- Plans, organizes, administrates and coordinates library services for the overall safety, condition, cleanliness and soundness of the building and grounds.
- Develops concepts, practices, techniques and innovation to improve the quality, productivity and variety of library services.
- Prepares and monitors the library’s budget.
- Makes recommendations on personnel matters affecting subordinates including interviewing and hiring candidates, appraising, training, disciplining…
- Establishing the borrowing, classification, distribution and catalogue sections of the library, running its management and monitoring it performance.
- Collaborates with the faculties to asses, provide and improve the library collection such as books, magazines, journals, CDs, DVDs… to meet the students and faculties needs.
- Develops the collection of all types of materials such as printing, media and electronic resources that support the curriculum
- Plants, implements and maintains all digital library services such as database and library website
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2010-2011
Middle East University- Library Manager.
Job description:
- Preparing, modifying, and implementing the strategic plan of the library.
- Managing the work of the work plan, completing the required works, maintaining the level of performance.
- Implementing the recommendations received from the assistant to the president for administrative and executive affairs to achieve the goals.
- Distribution of staff functions for the continuity of work and accomplish goals.
- Supervising over heads of sections, and receiving the needed reports and follow-up workflow and continual supervision.
- Taking procedures for personnel affairs related to employment and evaluating the annual work developing and training employees, improving the performance of the employees.
- Establishing cooperative relationships with other related institutions.
- Working on improving the library.
- Communication with other deans of faculties and coordinating and following up with other administrative faculties and departments.
- Participating in the university committees and representing those committees outside the university.
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2008-2010
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (UAE (- Head of Technical Library
Job description
- Managing and overseeing the daily activities of the Acquisitions and Periodicals team.
- Identifying, selecting, acquiring and providing resources to the main library collection.
- Establishing business relations with publishers, book suppliers and library stores on an international level.
- Updating the current electronic databases along with cross-departmental coordination.
- Providing departmental performance reports to the executive management.
- Collaborating and exchanging relations with different organizations and suppliers.
- Developed and conducted effective discipline-specific library instructions for the acquisitions team.
- Organize annual library seminars and conferences.
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2003-2008
Dubai Municipality Public Libraries – (UAE) Head of Technical Library.
Job description:
- Responsible for managing technical library, suggest work plan, supervising different activities and works including departments requirements in Dubai Municipality from books, periodicals and publications…
- Preparing annual work plan for all process and activities of technical library, suggest modifications needs.
- Training of Cataloger staff at the library.
- Participation in the selection of library resources.
- Perform original descriptive and subject cataloging for various library materials in a variety of languages and subject fields; determine appropriate guidelines in applying rules of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress subject heading policies, Dewey Decimal Classification, Arabic subject headings, MARC21 and catalog materials in categories of advanced specialized backgrounds.
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Address:-Dubai Municipality-Public Library- P.O. Box 67 Dubai Tel: +97142262788 Business Fax: +971 (4) 2266226
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2000-2003
Jordan Institute of Diplomacy-The Library & Information Centre- Assistant director.
Job description:
- Maintenance of the CDS-ISIS and WIN/ISIS Cataloguing system.
- Reporting to the Cataloging Unit leader, the cataloger performs a variety of complex technical and specialized library functions in relations to the preparation of bibliographic and item records for monographs, journals and other library material.
- Perform original and copy Cataloging and adapts online records according to guidelines in all subject areas and in dozens of languages.
- Cataloguing, classification, subject analysis, indexing
- Preparation of bibliographies.
- Selective dissemination of information.
- Creation of databases as required for the library work.
- Keeping up to data with electronic sources of information.
- Reference services using the Internet and library resources.
- Participation in the selection of library resources.
- Managed purchasing processes for library supplies.
- Encouraged and implemented online purchasing and research.
- Oversaw book orders and deliveries, billing and distribution processes.
- Participated in book fairs and exhibitions at local festivals and educational institutions.
- Trained students and employees from different organizations in library sciences
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Address:-Jordan Institute of Diplomacy P.O. Box 850746 Amman 11185 Jordan Tel: +9626- 5934400 – ext. 173 Fax: +9626-5934408
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1997-2000
Al-Zaytoonah Univ. of Jordan- The Library -Cataloger
Job description:-
- Technical services: (Classification, cataloguing indexing, data entry.
- Training of junior staff at the library
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Address:-Al-Zaytoonah Univ. of Jordan / Airport Road Tel: +96294291511
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