Qatar National Library Hosts Lineup of Events to Develop Librarianship Skills

Qatar National Library is organizing a series of events to develop librarianship skills across the region in line with its role as the MENA Regional Office for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). On 31 October, the Library resumes its Librarians for Libraries series, with a session focused on making stories entertaining and engaging for children with autism. Titled "Discover the Art of Storytelling for Children with Autism," the session empowers Librarians to leverage simple yet effective approaches to create meaningful storytime experiences. The Librarians for Libraries series returns on 5 November, with a session exploring the principles and best practices of instructional design - using our knowledge of how people learn to design better educational courses and workshops. Librarians will learn how instructional design can be applied to enhance learning experiences within the library environment through effective, engaging, and learner-centered programs. On 12 Nov ember, the focus turns to creating a home library with ones children. The session will delve into how a home book collection becomes a childs first library, uncovering its unique role in their development and sharing creative tips on designing, organizing, and tailoring it to captivate their interests and needs. On 18 November, the Library hosts another interactive training session on how to create an immersive escape room experience to educate visitors about museum collections and the functions of libraries. Participants will learn how to design puzzles and clues centered around museum objects while showcasing how libraries operate. Librarians will have the opportunity to learn the fundamental terminology of artificial intelligence on 24 November during a session with the theme "A Non-Techies Guide to AI for Library Professionals." The session will explore how AI is starting to impact libraries and discuss effective ways to leverage the technology to enhance education and learning. Eiman Saleh Al Shamari, Manager of IFLA MENA regional office at QNL, said the Library was committed to pursuing efforts to empower and equip librarians across the region with the knowledge and tools to excel. "The librarians at Qatar National Library possess extensive expertise, experience and valuable insights, which we want to share with peers in Qatar and across the region. Our goal is to support the enhancement of regional libraries, enabling them to deliver improved services to their communities," Al Shamari said. "As IFLAs representative in the MENA region, we also play a vital role in fostering international cultural exchange to deepen understanding between nations and their people. Achieving this vision depends on librarians being well-equipped to drive it forward, which is why we emphasize initiatives like the Librarians for Libraries series Source: Qatar News Agency