DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), is holding research-focused events and workshops this month.
The research workshops reflect QNL’s continuous efforts to promote the value of research and enhance research skills of the wider community in striving towards a knowledge-based economy in Qatar.
Engineer Saadi Al Said, QNL’s Director of Administration and Planning said: “The various research workshops that QNL plans to host in March are intended to ensure that members of the community are provided with the necessary training to be able to utilise the resources effectively for their individual research needs.”
He continued: “We introduce members of the community to a wealth of online databases covering a range of topics such as Middle Eastern studies, Science, History, Islamic studies and a section dedicated to children and teenagers. These online databases, along with the Qatar Digital Library (QDL) are invaluable resources that will contribute to numerous academic endeavours. We are honoured to be able to deliver such state-of-the-art services to facilitate research.’’
‘Conducting Research’ workshop will be held for the second time to meet popular demand of university students and the academic community. Focusing on research best practices, the workshop consists of four modules. The first session on Research Tool Kit and Search Strategies & Techniques will be held on March 3 at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student Centre. The second session will be held next month. On March 29 at the HBKU Student Centre, QNL invites members of the academic community to attend the research seminar titled “How to Publish in Academia”, which will assist researchers to develop their skills in writing research papers and offer advice on how to get academic work published. This month’s book discussion will feature a book titled, ‘I Declare Love’ by Qatari author, Wedad Al Kuwari. Comprised of articles on education and self-learning, the book highlights Al Kuwari’s love of reading and how being a voracious reader benefited her during different life events. To be conducted in Arabic, the discussion will take place on March 9 in the TV Lounge at HBKU Student Centre. The Music Day workshop on March 16 will give an insight into the history of music and the valuable online music databases offered by QNL, such as the International Index to Music and the Music & Performing Arts (Alexander Street Press) databases. The Peninsula
