December 2017. PhD in Librarianship & Information Science. Cairo University, Faculty of Arts, Department of Librarianship, Archives and Information Science, Egypt.
Work experience:/
Libraries Technical Manager - Egypt's Society for Culture and Development "ESCD" – Libraries Technical Administration Cairo, Egypt.
Contributions:
Vice-president of the Arab Federation for Libraries and information (AFLI).
Author of the report 'The Learning to Lead: A Scan of Global Library Field Practice', the first-of-its-kind IFLA publication, which aims to provide a representative and comprehensive overview of leadership programs run by library associations, libraries, museums, archives, and related organizations.
Representing IFLA in COP27 by participating in events in the Green Zone and represent the Climate Heritage Network in the Blue Zone during the thematic day on Youth & Future Generations.
Served as Secretary of the IFLA Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section from 2019 to 2021 and as a member from 2021 to 2027.
Director of the International Network of Emerging Library Innovators – Middle East and North Africa "INELI-MENA" (Two & half year program to enhance leadership skills for 31 Arab public librarians) funded by Global Libraries at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and conducted by AFLI.
Director of the 2030 Arab Librarians: Towards the road to sustainable development goals program (7 Month program to train 31 librarians on Advocacy and SDGs) funded by IFLA & implemented by AFLI.
Awards:
Naseej Award for Pioneers in Libraries and Information, Professional Excellence Branch for the year 2021.
