Curriculum Vitae

Name: Hossam Eldin M. A. Abouserie, PhD. Rank: Associate Professor of Library & Information Sciences.

Current Position: Associate Professor, Library and Information Science Department, Faculty of Arts, University, ,

Previous Administrative Positions:  Head of Libraries, Community College of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.  University Library Supervisor, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Date of Birth: March, 10, 1974

Emails: [email protected] [email protected] Mobile: 00201004954917 & 002/23959674

Profile Dr. Hossam is an Associate Professor of Library and Information Science. He obtained five academic degrees in Library and Information Sciences fields from The United States of America and Egypt. He has a long experience in directing and supervising Academic libraries in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as he was the university library supervisor in Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University for 7 years and Library Director in Community College of Qatar (January 2016- 2017). He has over 20 years of experience in teaching, research and service at several academic institutions in various countries, such as Egypt, United States of America, Qatar, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He received several honor certifications from various academic institutions in various occasions. Dr. Hossam has a wide range of Interests from basic theories to the practice of implementing technologies in action. Beside teaching main courses in Library & Information Science, he gives special considerations to the following topics: Library Administration and Supervision, Library Management System (Symphony and Sierra - Innovative), Advertising and marketing, Information seeking, Knowledge theories, Information laws, Communication behaviors, E-learning, Information technology, Web designing, Web 2.0, Digital media, Telecommunication, Electronic journals, Electronic publishing, Scholarly communication, Culture and Society, Personality types, Research ethics, Research methods, Social networks, Arabic heritage and sources, etc. Dr. Hossam has a long experience in serving users and patrons in the academic community that includes normal students and students with special needs. He has also an extensive experience in serving faculty and staff of different disciplines and departments.

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Education

2003 Philosophy Doctor Degree, School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. ·ALA-accredited

2000 Master Degree, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States of America. ALA-accredited 1999 Master Degree, Information Sciences Department, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt. 1995 BA with Excellent Grades and Honors, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, Egypt. 2013 Associate Professor Degree, Promotion Committee, Cairo University, Egypt. Library Management Systems (Symphony & Sierra – Innovative) ICDL International Computer Driving License, Obtained in August 2008 E-learning System Blackboard Collaborate System Language Skills Bilingual Arabic / English Field Experience

1) Supervising Cultural Symposiums, such as: 1. Dr. Hajredin Hoxha. Japanese Learning Education System Compared to Arabic and American Systems. Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Auditorium Hall, 12.45 1.45 PM, Lusail, Female, Community College of Qatar. 2, Dr. Ghada Moussa British propaganda in World War I. Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Auditorium Hall, 12.45 1.45 PM, Lusail, Female, Community College of Qatar. 3. Dr. Nader Mohamed, Achievements of the Islamic Civilization in Astronomy Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 12.45 PM, Auditorium Hall, Lusail, Male, Community College of Qatar. 4. Dr. Kamla Al Hinai, The importance and the role of theater in our society, Tuesday, January, 17, 2017, 12.45 PM, Auditorium Hall, C. Ring Road, Community College of Qatar. 5. Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim, Multiculturalism, Tuesday, January, 31, 2017, 1.00 PM, Auditorium Hall, Lusail Female, Community College of Qatar. 6. Dr. Mohamed Rifai Mohamed Ameen, Muslim Minorities in the world, their problems and aspirations: Case study in Sri Lanka, 21 , February, 2017, 12:30 – 2:00 PM, Auditorium Hall, Lusail Male, Community College of Qatar. 7. Dr. Asma Maikl, Gulf Princess Tale, 21 , March, 2017, 12:45 – 2:00 PM, Auditorium Hall, Lusail Female, Community College of Qatar. 8. Dr. Zeinab Ahmed, Multiple Intelligences, Department of Workforce, Tuesday, April, 25, 2017, Auditorium Hall, 12.45 – 2:15 PM, West Bay Campus, Community College of Qatar.

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9. Dr. Merfat Fayez, APA Professional Writing for Students, Department of Workforce, Tuesday, May, 16, 2017, Auditorium Hall, 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM, West Bay Campus, Community College of Qatar. 2) Technology & Collection Development * Establish and maintain strong connections with faculty, academic chairs, program coordinators, including meeting regularly with faculty to discuss and understand their requirements, enabling the library to serve their needs in the best possible manner; * Developing Library Collection and work closely with Department chairs, and faculty members; * Coordinating access to information resources in multiple formats with the collections development and facilitating access to information resources held elsewhere. (QNL) 3) Technical Operation * Supervising cataloging process OCLC, MARC; * Adopting new library system “Sierra”; * Supervising purchasing Sierra system process; * Supervising implementation process; * Supervising training process; * Supervising testing process; * Supervising Go Live process; * Supervising data migration and upload; * Supervising the system customization and pro-filing; * Supervising implementation of RFID and security gateways; * Supervising shelving and reordering process; 4) Service * Ensure providing high quality services to library users, such as reading, circulation, reference services, internet search, referral services, printing, etc; * Ensure that physical facilities are properly maintained, such as photocopy machines, computers, printers, internet access, etc; * Supervising various cultural events and symposiums that of interest to Qatari community; * Represent the Library in professional and nonprofessional conferences; * Supervising Qatar National Library registration process, guiding, training and access;

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* Ensure that the library’s users are aware of the capabilities of its technology-enabled spaces and services; * Collaborate with other managers and administrators in supporting the full range of Commons services. 5) Administration * Resolve complaints of users and staff; * Supervising annual budget, for books purchase and distribute it among different fields; * Supervising annual budget, for newspapers and magazines; * Perform purchasing functions of the Library; * Dealing and communicating with various vendors; * Determine staffing requirements and supervise the selection process, by meeting, determining and selecting qualified candidates; * Cooperating with different libraries in Qatar; * Lead the overall management, and ensuring a professional approach across campuses; * Ensuring high quality, professional and user-focused library service and instruction to the academic community; * Make ongoing improvements to systems, processes, policies and procedures; * Effectively manage libraries operations. 6) Develop Policies * Develop and implement library policies and procedures in line with common strategic direction and vision of the institution; * Work closely with college president and dean in interpreting library policies for: * Working hours * Library use * Circulation services, * Photocopying Policy and printing services * Fines and payments 7) Library Representative * Represent the library to visitors and the external community, * Maintaining professional awareness and close links with academic libraries.

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8) Technology and Collection Development

* Coordinating access to information resources in multiple formats with the collections development and facilitating access to information resources held elsewhere. * Develop and maintain, in conjunction with the Computing Services Department, appropriate and accessible computer resources in the library. Honors & Certifications 1- Honor/Award Certification Egyptian Library Association, ELA, Egypt. 2- Honor/Award Certification Department of Library, Archives, and Information Technology, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, Egypt 3- Honor/Award Certification Cairo University, Egypt 4- Honor/Award Certification Leaders Preparation Institute, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt. 5- Honor/Award Certification Leaders Preparation Institute, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt. 6- Honor/Award Certification Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. 7- Honor/Award Certification Arabic Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 8- Honor/Award Certification Faculty of Arts and Sciences main library, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 9- Honor/Award Certification Faculty of Arts and Sciences, for organizing Symphony workshop, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 10- Honor/Award Certification Faculty of Arts and Sciences, for organizing Blackboard workshop, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 11- Honor/Award Certification Quality assurance certificate, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Presentations

 Digital Reference Service / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. (Presented at the School of Information Science, University of Pittsburgh in 2002)

 Scholarly Communication at Modern Academic Environment / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. (Presented at the School of Information Science, University of Pittsburgh in 2003)

 Copyright Issues in The Digital Age / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. (Presented at School of Information Science, University of Pittsburgh in 2003)

 Electronic Journals: A New Shadow in the Digital Age (presented at College of Arts and sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar in March 2006)

 Use of Internet In Learning. (presented at College Of Arts And Sciences, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Aldawaser, Kingdome Of Saudi Arabia in March 2012)

Software & Program SKILLS  Symphony Library Management System - Innovative  Sierra Library Management System - Innovative  E-Learning Blackboard System  CDS/ISIS & LIS  Toolbox  Windows 7, 8, 10  Microsoft Office  Digital Libraries  Database search & Retrieval  Internet Research & Retrieval  Social Networks: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Web Page Designer Personal Skills Team Working Skills, Conflict Resolution, Grant Proposals writing, Project Planner, Leadership Skills, Research Consultation, Training Skills, Effective Team Player, Excellent Communication, Interviewing Skills and Bilingual English/Arabic. Teaching Experience While Dr. Hossam has a wide range of Interests from basic theories to the practice of implementing technologies in action, he gives a special consideration to the following topics: E-learning, Information technology, Telecommunication sectors, Web designing, Web 2.0, Digital media, Computer use in information system, Information management, Database management, Information retrieval, Electronic resources and services, Information laws, Information seeking and services, Knowledge theories, Print and electronic journals, Regular

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Work Experience August 2017- Now Associate Professor, Library and Information Science Department, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt. January 2016- 2017 Head of Libraries, Community College of Qatar. March 2009- 2016 University Library Supervisor, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. June 2013 – January 2016 Associate Professor of Information Sciences, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. March 2009 - May 2012 Assistant Professor of Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Feb. 2006 – March 2009 Assistant Professor of Information Sciences at the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt (Feb. 2006 – Feb 2007) Visiting Assistant Professor, The Department of Mass Communication & Information Sciences at College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. (June 2003-Feb 2006) Assistant Professor at the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, and the Department of Printing and Publishing, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Egypt (1996-1999) Teaching Assistance at the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, and the Department of Educational Media, Faculty of Education, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt Workshops & Training Programs 6-8/4/2008 1-Quality Standards, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt. 31/3-1-4/2008 2-Academic Ethics, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt. 23-25/2/2008 3-Credit Hours System, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt. 16-18/2/2008 4-Competitive Research Projects (National and International), Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt.

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9-11/2/2008 5-Effective Presentation, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt. 2-4/2/2008 6-Use of Technology in Teaching, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt. 24-26/2/2008 7-Scholarly Publishing, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt. 17-19/2/2008 8-Communication Skills in Education, Faculty and Leadership Development Project, Helwan University, Egypt. 3-4/12/2011 9-Programs and Courses Specifications Reports-Program Self Study, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Aldawaser, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 3/6/2012 10-The First Symposium on Teaching, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Aldawaser, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Attendance) 3/6/2012 11-The First Symposium on Teaching, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Aldawaser, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Lecturing) 25/9/2013 12-Self-Study Programs, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Aldawaser, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 24/9/2013 13-Effective Learning Methods, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Aldawaser, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2014 14-Symphony Library system, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Kingdome of Saudi Arabia

21/8/2016 15-The Community College of Qatar, Addressing Our Challenges and Looking at the Future, Center for Learning Innovations & Customized Knowledge Solutions, CLICKS, Doha, Qatar.

28/1/2017 16-Stratigic Planning Execution and Management, Center for Learning Innovations & Customized Knowledge Solutions, CLICKS, The Community College of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

5-13/3/2017 17- Sierra System, Community College of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

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Research and Publications Doctor Dissertation

 Information Seeking and Communicating Behavior of Social Science Faculty In An Academic Environment With Special Reference To The Use Of Electronic Journals: A Field Study. (Doctor Degree) (School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, May 2003. (Published in Dissertation Abstract International: DAI) & ALA-accredited Master Degrees

 Computerized public libraries in Cairo and governorates and their roles in user services: A case study / by Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie .-Cairo: Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, Helwan university, 1999. (MA Thesis in Arabic Language)  Master Degree, MLIS, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in 2000. ALA-accredited Research: Published in ERIC (American Database)& ERIC EBSCO

 Bachelor's Degree In Library And Information Science Field: A Comparative Analysis Study Performed On Distinguished American Universities / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2009.

 Networking Course Syllabus In Accredited Library And Information Science Programs: A Comparative Analysis Study / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. Department Of Library And Information Science, Faculty Of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2009.

 Academic Job Placements In Library And Information Science Field: A Case Study Performed On ALISE Web-Based Postings / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2010.

 Evaluation of Online Dictionaries From Faculty Perspective: A Case Study Performed On English Faculty Members At The College Of Arts And Sciences At King Saud University - Wadi Aldawaser Branch / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2010.

 Use of Networked Information Sources And Services By Information Science Faculty In Services: A Field Study Performed At The School Of Information Studies At Syracuse University/Abouserie, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat . 2008 (ED504036)

 Information Seeking Behavior of Library and Information Science Faculty in Research with a Special Reference to the Use of Networked Information Sources and Services: A Case Study Performed at the Graduate School of Library and Information

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Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie 2007 (ED504186)

 Use of Electronic Journals by Library and Information Science Faculty Members in Performing Various Academic Tasks: A Field Study Performed at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh/ Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie 2006 (ED504184)

 Use of Networked Information Sources and Services by Information and Library Science Faculty in Teaching: A Case Study Performed at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina/ Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie. 2005 (ED498930)/Also published at (Arabic Studies in Librarianship and Information Science, Vol. 25, N. 3, 2005)

 Basic Tasks of the American University in the Modern Society (ED494699)/ Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie 2004 (Arab Journal for Library and Information Sciences)

Papers and Articles

 Models of Information Seeking Behavior / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat, Department of Library & Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt (Arabic Studies in Librarianship and Information Science)

 Information Seeking Habits of Scholars and Professional in Three Disciplines: Social sciences, Humanities, and Engineering / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat, Department of Library and Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt (Arabic Studies in Librarianship and Information Science)

 Electronic Journals: A New Shadow in the Digital Age / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat. Department of Library and Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt (Arab Journal for Library and Information Sciences)

 Scholarly Communications at Two Academic Atmospheres: Technology-Based Society and Paper-Based Society / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat, Department of Library and Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt. (To be published)

Arabic Research Papers in Peer reviewed Journals

 يٕاقع انحدٚش انشرٚف عهٗ شجكخ اإلَزرَذ: دراسخ رحهٛهٛةخ يابرَةخ حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ أثةٕ سةرٚع ، انًجهةخ انًصرٚخ ن هٕو انً هٕيبد ، ع1 ، يج 6 ، إثرٚم 9112.

 انًكزجةةخ انرقًٛةةخ انسةة ٕدٚخ: دراسةةخ رحهٛهٛةةخ حسةةبو انةةدٍٚ ر رت ةةذ أثةةٕ سةةرٚع ، انًجهةةخ اندٔنٛةةخ ن هةةٕو انًكزجةةبد ٔانً هٕيبد ، إثرٚم – َّٕٛٚ 9112

 انزجةبرح اإلنكزرَٛٔةخ تةٙ ان ةبنى ان رثةٙ : دراسةةخ حبنةخ عهةٗ يٕقةع سةٕع . يةةٕو يةع رتٚةخ يازرحةخ نزًُٛةخ انزسةةٕٚ اإلنكزرَٛٔخ ألٔعٛخ انً هٕيبد حسبو اندٍٚ ر رت ذ أثٕ سرٚع ، انًجهخ اندٔنٛةخ ن هةٕو انًكزجةبد ٔانً هٕيةبد ، أيزٕثر – دٚسًجر 9116.

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 األتالو انزسجٛهٛخ ٔانٕصبئاٛخ عهٗ يٕاقع اناُةٕاد اإلخجبرٚةخ : دراسةخ رحهٛهٛةخ / حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ أثةٕ سةرٚع ، االرجبْبد انحدٚضخ تٙ انًكزجبد ٔانً هٕيبد ، ع ُٚبٚر 9112.

 يٕاقةةةع انجةةةش انحةةةٙ نهً هٕيةةةبد عهةةةٗ انٕٛرٛةةةٕة YouTube: دراسةةةخ تةةةٙ انوصةةةبئ ٔانًحزةةةٕٖ ٔاالسةةةزوداو / حسبو اندٍٚ ر رت ذ أثٕسر ٚع ، يجهخ انًكزجبد ٔانً هٕيبد ان رثٛخ ، ع 9 ، يج 72 ، إثرٚم 9112.

 يٕاقع انزراس انحضبر٘ انًصر٘ عهٗ شجكخ اإلَزرَذ: دراسةخ رحهٛهٛةخ يابرَةخ إعةداد حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ ، قسةةى انًكزجةةبد ٔانً هٕيةةبد ، يهٛةةخ اٜداة ، وبي ةةخ حهةةٕاٌ ، االرجبْةةبد انحدٚضةةخ تةةٙ انًكزجةةبد ٔانً هٕيةةبد ، ع .9119  انجرايج اندعبئٛخ ٔاإلعالَٛخ ٔانزسٕٚاٛخ ندٔر انُشر ان رثٛخ ٔاألوُجٛخ تٙ انجٛئخ انرقًٛخ : دراسخ رحهٛهٛخ يابرَخ يع إشبرح خبصخ إنٗ شجكخ انزٕاصم االوزًةبعٙ إعةداد حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ ، قسةى انًكزجةبد ٔانً هٕيةبد ، يهٛةخ اٜداة ، وبي خ حهٕاٌ ، يجهخ ان رثٛخ 7111 ، ع 9119.

 قطبع االرصبالد ٔركُٕنٕوٛب انً هٕيةبد تةٙ وًٕٓرٚةخ يصةر ان رثٛةخ ٔدٔرِ تةٙ دعةى اسةزوداو شةجكخ اإلَزرَةذ: دراسخ حبنةخ إعةداد حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ ، قسةى انًكزجةبد ٔانً هٕيةبد ، يهٛةخ اٜداة ، وبي ةخ حهةٕاٌ ، يجهةخ انفٓرسذ ، 9111.

 يب ٔراء انجٛبَبد عهٙ انًٕاقع االنكزرَٛٔخ انرسًٛخ تٗ يجبل انسٛبحخ تٗ ان بنى ان رثةٙ : دراسةخ رحهٛهٛةخ يابرَةّ إعداد حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ ، قسةى انًكزجةبد ٔانً هٕيةبد ، يهٛةخ اٜداة ، وبي ةخ حهةٕاٌ ، دراسةبد عرثٛةخ تةٙ انًكزجبد ٔانً هٕيبد ، ع 9111.

 انحكٕيخ االنكزرَٛٔخ تٙ وًٕٓرٚخ يصر ان رثٛخ ٔدٔرْب تٙ خـديخ انًٕاطٍُٛ : دراسخ حبنخ إعداد حسـبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ذ ، قسى انًكزجبد ٔانً هٕيبد ، يهٛخ اٜداة ، وبي خ حهٕاٌ ، يجهخ انًكزجبد ٔانً هٕيةبد ان رثٛةخ، ع1، يج ٚ ،79ُبٚر 9119 .

 انجٕاَت انٕصٕنٛخ ٔانوديٛخ تٙ يٕاقع انًكزجبد انٕطُٛةخ : دراسةخ رحهٛهٛةخ إعةداد حسةبو انةدٍٚ ر رت ةذ ، قسةى انًكزجبد ٔانً هٕيبد ، يهٛخ اٜداة ، وبي خ حهٕاٌ ، يجهخ انفٓرسذ ع 76، أيزٕثر 9111.

 ركُٕنٕوٛب انً هٕيبد ٔدٔرْب تٙ رًُٛخ يازُٛبد انًكزجبد إعداد ديزٕر حسبو اندٍٚ ر رت ذ

 انًكزجبد ان بيخ انحسةجخ تةٙ يحةبت زٙ اناةبْرح ٔانجٛةوح ٔدٔرْةب تةٙ خديةخ انًسةزفٛدٍٚ : دراسةخ يٛداَٛةخ يابرَةّ . www.Librariannet.com )يهو رسبنخ انًبوسزٛر( A Proposal For A Post Doctor study

 Information seeking Practices of Physicians in an academic environment: A Study of information needs and Use of Electronic journals in the Field of Health Care: A Proposal for a Post Doctor Study / By Dr. Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat Abouserie

Current Membership (Through Facebook Network)

 American Library Association  The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions  Arab Federation for Libraries and Information  Jordanian Library Association  Saudi Library Association  Saudi Digital Library  Library of Congress  The British Library  Library and Archives Canada

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 National Library of Australia  Egyptian National Library  Milwaukee Public Library  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh  Public Library Social Network: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Reference list

 Dr. Hajredin Hoxha, Associate Professor, Social Science and Humanities, College, Community College of Qatar, [email protected], Mobile: 00974-4401-1436

 Dr. Nader Mohamed, Assistant Professor, Social Science and Humanities College, Community College of Qatar, [email protected], Office: 00974-4401-1475 & Mobile: 0097433069564

 Dr. Sabah AL- Naimi, Assistant Professor, Department Chair of Math & Science, College, Community College of Qatar, [email protected], Office: 00974- 44011320

 Dr. Mona Farouk Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt [email protected] Mobile: 00201007498998

 Dr. Naser Alzohary Faculty of Arts, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University [email protected] Mobile: 00966531830886

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