ONE-WEEK LIBRARY FAIR LAUNCHED BY MU RECTOR

MU Rector, Dr. Khalid Al-Muqren launched the one-week library fair held by the Deanship of Library Affairs in the presence of the Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Al-Rumaih, the Dean of Library Affairs, Dr. Shadi Al-Shwayer and staff. In a tour to the fair’s sections, MU Rector listened to detailed explanations of them as well as the achievements of the deanship. The sections of the fair are: e-index, beneficiary services, e-information resources, book groups and library friends. MU Recto was also briefed by Dr. Al-Shwayer about the library fiend program as well as other programs such as Read Contest, My library and Share Your Book. Dr. Al-Shwayer also reported the current expansion works of the deanship and the central library along with the establishment of several centers like the academic writing center, dissertation halls and special groups halls. The primary aim of the deanship is to introduce students and faculty to the variety of services provided by the library such as the e-index and beneficiary services. The SDL has also taken part in the fair to show the wide-range of e-services, different database, the process of login in and sign in to the portal. MU Recto commended the services provided by the deanship to faculty and students that should be utilized in the effective manner. Dr. Al-Shwayer extended his thanks to MU Rector and Vice-Rector, Prof. Al-Shayea for their concern and support.