The Library and Information Association in Qatar (LIA-Q) fileThe Library and Information Association...
Transcript of The Library and Information Association in Qatar (LIA-Q) fileThe Library and Information Association...
Samia H. Al Shiba Abeer S. Al Kuwari Founding Member Founding Member
Metlib 27th April 2016
The Library and Information Association in Qatar (LIA-Q)
Roles, Challenges and Future Aspirations
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Introduction
Professional Associations have played a key role in developing libraries and librarianship around the world. How Qatar is benefiting from the other countries experiences!
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Library Association in the Gulf Region
Country Established Founders Board Member
Nationality Gov Fund
Saudi Arabia 1979 >10 5-13 Saudi Yes
Bahrain 1994 >10 5-12 Bahraini Yes
Kuwait 2005 >10 >5 Kuwaiti No
Oman 2007 >40 5-12 Any No
Qatar starting >20 5-11 Qatari No
UAE -- >20 >5 UAE No
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Main Roles of Library Associations in Gulf Countries
• Raising awareness and promoting interest of the importance of libraries, information and archives
• Building links between specialists
• Setting up norms and standards to be followed in the field of library, information and archive
• Uniting the efforts of workers in the field of library, information and archive to develop library service standards and regulations
• Encouraging the establishment of libraries and information centers of various kinds
• Disseminating research and studies in the field of library and information and archive
• Holding scientific meetings to discuss the library and information and archive issues
Al-Jabry, Saif. “Role of Library Associations in Developing Knowledge Culture in the Arab Region.” AFLI, 2012
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Cultural and professional Association in Qatar
Qatar Fine Arts Association : 1980
Qatar Photography Society: 1995
Qatar Society of Engineers: 2007
Qatari Association of Certified Public Accountants: 2007
Qatar Medical Society: 2007
Qatari Society of AlGannas 2008
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Private Associations and Foundations Law No. 12 of 2004
To establish an association, the following conditions must be met:
a) The number of founders shall be no fewer than twenty (20) people;
b) Payment of a fee of One Thousand (1,000) Riyals;
A founding member or ordinary member must meet the following requirements:
a) Must be of Qatari nationality;
b) Must not be under the age of eighteen (18) years;
c) Must have not received a final sentence in respect of a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, unless such person has been rehabilitated;
d) Must be of a good reputation and conduct.
The Council of Ministers may, when necessary, as the public interest so requires and on the proposal of the Minister, approve the establishment of Associations that do not meet certain conditions as set forth in items 1(a) and 2(a) of this
Article.
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Associations’ Goals and Roles
Common Goals
Improve the profession, libraries, and library services
Leadership
Networking
A voice
Professional Development
Standards and Best Practice
Advocacy
Partnership
Common Roles
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Library Association Main Activities in Gulf Region
Professional Consultation
Life Style Service Deduction Workshop Regular meetings Free Training Professional News Publication
Regular Reports National Directories
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LIA-Q Establishment
Vision
Leading the development of library and information sector in Qatar.
Mission
Advance the Library & information profession with the recent international trends & developments.
Foster an advanced intellectual environment for library specialists.
Leveraging the awareness of libraries & information sectors and development.
Spreading knowledge of libraries’ value among the members and the Qatari community.
Development of members with cultural knowledge and information literacy.
Enhancing the relations among members and promoting the team work culture.
Collaborating with libraries and library Associations and groups, both locally and globally.
LIA-Q Role & Objectives
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Community Perception of LIAQ
98.08% Encouraged the establishment of LIAQ.
94.23% Expresses interest to join LIAQ once its established.
82.69% Agree that the Forum session were useful and rich with
Library sectors related information
46.15% Agreed that the overall organizing of the Forum was excellent
Pre- Library Forum Survey respondents: 193 Post- Library Forum respondents: 52
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LIA-Q Challenges
Recognition Funding
Commitment Collaboration
Legal Establishment. Headquarters. Bank account. Sponsorship. Collaborative efforts. Attracting members. Membership fees.
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Looking forward
Local, regional and international partnerships. Members recruitment and engagement. LIAQ first publication. LIAQ website.
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Special Thanks
Qatar National Library
Qatar University
The Doha Book fair Committee
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Museum
SLA Gulf Branch
Katara