Mothafar Fagiri
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
As a librarian I have experience in administrative work and teaching in information science departments.
As a librarian I established and equipped an electronic library at Al-Neelain University in Sudan.
As a librarian I played a crucial role in automating the activities of the Arab Acquisition Unit at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in Saudi Arabia.
· As a librarian I managed and organized a digital repository for the preservation and processing of scientific research production using Dspace software.
· As a faculty I focused on teaching technical courses and equipped laboratories with integrated automated systems at both Al-Neelain University and Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University.
· I offered consultations on standards and metrology, particularly related to digital repositories in Sudan.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Lecturer, Department of Libraries and Information
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University – Saudi A
Dammam
12.2019 - Current
- As a faculty I focused on teaching technical courses and equipped laboratories with integrated automated systems.
- Participation in designing the integrated automated systems course, and metadata course
Supervisor of the digital Reopsitory
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam
06.2016 - Current
- Digitalis of scientific theses and literature of faculty members.
- Preserving, organizing and managing scientific theses, university journals and faculty members’ literature, through D-space system.
- Communicating with the concerned authorities in the university through the Department of the Deanship of Library Affairs.
- Following up the deposit of the theses of the university in the Saudi Digital Library
- Following up the deposit of scientific theses in the scientific platform of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Jisr)
Supervisor of the Arabic Acquisition Unit
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Communication with publishers.
- Pricing and price comparison between publishers.
- Entering book records with their financial data through the automated system.
- Processing and printing invoices through the automated system.
- Receiving donated books, whether from outside the university or from faculty members at the university.
Lecturer, Department of Library Information Syst
Al Neelain University- Sudan
khartoum, sudan
01.2013 - 03.2014
Lecturer in the Department of Libraries and Info
Al Neelain University- Sudan
khartoum, sudan
01.2012 - 03.2013
As a faculty I focused on teaching technical courses and equipped laboratories with integrated automated systems
Librarian, Deanship of Library Affairs
Al Neelain University- Sudan
khartoum, suadan
10.2006 - 03.2013
- Administrative Works
- Providing services to users
- Establishing and equipping the e-library project (in Campos log in) through local net work I Designed simple interface using LibreOffice in ubuntu Linux
Education
Master of Arts - library and Information science
Al-Neelain University
sudanBachelor of Arts - library and Information science
Al-Neelain University
sudanSkills
- As a librarian, I possess a range of skills related to managing bibliographic records I am proficient in working with bibliographic records using tools such as MarcEdit and Excel within the Koha and D-space systems This expertise enables me to efficiently handle cataloging and metadata management tasks, ensuring accurate and organized bibliographic data
- In addition, I have developed skills in utilizing reference citation software, including EndNote This allows me to assist library users in effectively managing their references and citations, supporting them in their research and scholarly endeavors
- Furthermore, I have strong computer skills encompassing both Windows and Linux operating systems I am well-versed in utilizing various programs and software relevant to library services This includes leveraging software applications that enhance library operations, streamline workflows, and facilitate access to library resources
- Overall, my comprehensive skill set in dealing with bibliographic records, reference citation software, and computer systems enables me to provide efficient and effective library services to users, while ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of information within the library's collections
Languages
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Fluent
Additional Information
- Training courses and workshops:
- Open access repository Aggregators, and their role in increasing the visibility of academic and national outputs 2023
- The EndNote program for organizing and managing scientific programs 2020.
- Design thinking and innovation in the field of libraries 2020.
- The reality of the archive, challenges and prospects 2020.
- Protection of intellectual property rights for literary and intellectual production 2020.
- Intellectual property rights in the digital age 2020.
- A training course on the databases of Dar Al-Mandumah 2017.
- Digital Content Course in Libraries, Archives and Museums 2016.
- A training course in Ovid databases for medical libraries 2016.
- A training course in Safari databases 2015.
- A training course in ProQuest databases 2014.
- The Technical Procedures Course for the Unified Arab Index and Effective Practices 2014.
- A professional training course in Koha 2013.
- A training course at the Communications Training Center, Sud Atl, in the field of electronic library management, 2004
- Courses and training workshops providedby me:
- Lecture on Building and Operating Digital Repositories - Al-Mizab Digital Library Sudan (via Zoom) (2021).
- Koha step by step (provisioning subsystem) - Al-Faisal Cultural Center Sudan (via Zoom) (2020).
- Metadata course and its practical applications - Department of Libraries and Information, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University (2019).
- Skills course for dealing with bibliographic records - Deanship of Library Affairs, Imam Al-Mahdi University - Al-Sudan (via Zoom) (2019).
- Effective Research Tools Course in Electronic Resources - College of Education, Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University (2019).
- Automated acquisition, applying on Koha system - Sudanese Library and Information Association (2016).
- Management and operation of the automated Koha system - National Documentation House - Sudan (2014).
- Management and operation of the automated Koha system course - Sudanese Library and Information Association (2013).
- Management and operation of the D-space system, Sudanese Library and Information Association (2012).
- Association membership:
- Member of the Sudanese Association for Libraries and Information
Timeline
Lecturer, Department of Libraries and Information
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University – Saudi A
12.2019 - Current
Supervisor of the digital Reopsitory
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
06.2016 - Current
Supervisor of the Arabic Acquisition Unit
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
04.2014 - 06.2016
Lecturer, Department of Library Information Syst
Al Neelain University- Sudan
01.2013 - 03.2014
Lecturer in the Department of Libraries and Info
Al Neelain University- Sudan
01.2012 - 03.2013
Librarian, Deanship of Library Affairs
Al Neelain University- Sudan
10.2006 - 03.2013
Master of Arts - library and Information science
Al-Neelain University
Bachelor of Arts - library and Information science
Al-Neelain University