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From Thana, a participant in the Simmons GSLIS Middle East training programs.
The formal television channel for Iraq – Al-Iraqiah – has been in existence for some time, but it did not have a library. When they decided to establish a library, they came to our Institute to seek advice and help, and they chose me to help in this job, of which I am proud to do so.… Read the rest
While I am starting to write a paper about the establishment of the Iraqi national library, I found this biography in one of resources I used. I liked it a lot and hope that every one in Simmons can share with me reading this biography.… Read the rest
Our students celebrated today (6 May) their graduation day. They studied two years and now can get diploma in library and information science. Now they will go to training for two months in the summer.
Usually students choose the name of this graduating day.… Read the rest
Hi every one? This is Khairi, Abdulateef. I?d like to talk here about the first few days that we have spent here in Boston.
My initial impression of the USA and Boston was very nice. I met a lot of nice and generous people here -no offense- more than what I had expected (with all due respect).… Read the rest
Hi every one? this is Khairi, Abdulateef here. I?d like to tell you about the day that we spent here with Harvey.
It has been a very long time from the last training course in UAE in 2006. We were very eager to meet all our best friends here, especially Harvey.… Read the rest
Today is 15th January. Our student 2nd class visited today the Iraq National Library & Archive. They had not visited it before so they were happy to discover this library. The tour was excellent. Dr. Saad Eskandar and his employees are very nice and cooperative.… Read the rest
