Past Events

The 4th edition of the Libraries Lead Forum is being held in partnership with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Middle East and North Africa Regional Office.

Workshop 1: Building Collaborative Arabic Library NetworksDescription: This workshop explores strategies for fostering collaboration and resource-sharing among Arabic libraries in the MENA region, highlighting successful case studies and actionable insights. Speaker: Mohamed El-zalabany, Library Systems Consultant, Egyptian Prime VisionTime: 8:30 – 10:00 AMLanguage: Arabic (with English interpretation)Audience: Librarians

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones. Join us to nurture their love for stories and create cherished memories together!

We invite you to join us in this session for a specialized training for librarians and educators on "The Six Thinking Hats", an effective tool for enhancing individual thinking and group discussions. You will explore different thinking styles and their unique characteristics while learning how to direct your thinking toward clear objectives.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library has launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

This training session will cover the basics of prompt engineering in AI by using specific techniques to ensure efficient interpretation by the tool. Participants will also learn how to be concise and logical in their search requests and how to apply different techniques for engineering prompts.

We're pleased to invite you to visit and explore Qatar National Library. Our staff are happy to give you a tour highlighting the Library’s services and resources.

Calling all children aged 7 to 14! Join us for an enchanting storytime experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together!

This online workshop will provide a starting point for successful poster design. Participants will be given a basic tour of the Canva software and the essential tools needed to design a striking poster.

Are you updating your CV? Applying for a job or a program of study? This writing workshop will present the basics of organizing and writing CVs and other important documents that are often required for such applications, including cover letters and personal statements.