Presenters
Alenka Blatnik, Digital Collections Administrator, Qatar National Library
Alenka Blatnik is an engineer of graphic technology obtained from the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering. Prior to joining Qatar National Library (QNL), she was employed by the National and University Library of Slovenia in the Library Research Center, where she was dedicated to library digitization and the development of an ebook of electronic publications. At QNL she has been involved in establishing digitization processes and workflows. Currently she serves as Digital Collections Administrator within the Digital Collections Department - Digital Curation, Preservation and Access Unit, where she contributes to digital preservation initiatives, the structure of the Manara research and metadata curation.
Ya'qub Ebrahim, Digital Curation Librarian, Qatar National Library
Ya’qub is a Digital Curation Librarian in the Digital Collections Department at Qatar National Library. He specializes in creating digital workflows, streamlining digital processes and supporting researchers and scholars in accessing, preserving and utilizing digital resources. His work focuses on enhancing the accessibility and sustainability of Qatar’s cultural heritage through innovative technologies and collaborative projects. Additionally, he provides expertise in metadata management, digital preservation strategies and training library staff on best practices for handling digital assets. With five years of experience working at a university, Ya’qub has also supported research and promoted open science.
Jennifer Zamora Cantor, Open Access Program Senior Administrator, Qatar National Library
Jennifer holds dual degrees in Political Science and History, as well as a master’s degree in Education, all from a leading university in Colombia. She is currently working on the Manara repository at Qatar National Library, with a focus on research curation, data organization, and the depositing and publishing of academic and non-traditional resources produced by researchers based in Qatar.