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QNL Participates in IFLA World Library and Information Congress

Doha, August 29 (QNA) - Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), recently participated in the 81st IFLA World Library and Information Congress in South Africa to showcase Qatars array of state-of-the-art information services. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the Congress is a flagship professional and trade event for the library and information services sector. It is organized by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), which represents the global voice of the library and information profession. The library was also recognized as the Regional Arabic Speaking Preservation and Conservation Centre (PAC) at the Congress. The QNL-PAC regional centre will utilize state-of-the-art technologies at its laboratories aimed at preserving precious heritage and culture archive materials available in Qatar and the wider region. Through this announcement, QNL will represent the 25 Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Through its participation at this international event, QNL supports Qatar Foundations commitment to protecting and preserving Qatar and the regions heritage and culture, making these accessible for future generations. Commenting on QNLs participation at the Congress, Dr Claudia Lux, QNLs Project Director, said: "The IFLA World Library and Information Congress provides our team with a unique opportunity to network with thousands of seasoned experts from the global information services industry. Members of our team exchanged ideas with experts from other countries and took part in numerous professional development sessions." Eng. Saadi Al Said, QNLs Associate Director, Administration and Planning, said: "Our presentation on QDL was welcomed by the participants and visitors at the exhibition. QDL is at the forefront of Qatar and the regions digital revolution." Eng. Al Said added: "QNL is collaborating with other stakeholders in Qatar and the region to preserve rare historical materials about the wider region. QNLs announcement as the regional PAC centre will enable the library to reach out the wider region and greatly assist in preserving precious historical resources available in the various libraries." Commenting on her experience at the Congress, Abeer Al-Kuwari, in charge of QNLs Branches Affairs, said: "IFLA is one of the worlds leading specialized libraries and information service conferences where I had the opportunity to meet seasoned practitioners from across the globe and hear their experiences. I attended various workshops and discussions, gaining valuable insights in the latest developments and findings related to libraries and information services sector. These insights will help us to further develop libraries in Qatar in the coming future." Qatar National Library is currently offering free online access to a vast collection of online resources, including the latest bestsellers, classical works, top academic journals and documentaries. Anyone who lives in Qatar and has a valid Qatari ID/Residence Permit is eligible for free library registration. (QNA)

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