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Global Libraries Standards: Library Resource Management

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  Standards are used as broad lines and guidelines for the processes related to planning and implementing Library services. Standards are not a substitute for planning, but rather they are levels that represent the minimum requirements and resistances necessary for Library service. If they exceed this limit, they are acceptable, effective and recognized .. and If it fails to reach this minimum, it will be ineffective and unacceptable. From this standpoint, setting and developing unified standards that guide libraries and information centers becomes an urgent necessity, especially when planning library or documentary services followed by evaluation of their performance. As a continuation of The Global Libraries Standards Articles , we present a new standard “ Library Resource Management ”. You can refer to previous related articles : Global Libraries Standards: Cooperation Agreements Global Libraries Standards: Biblio Commons   Library Resource Managem...

Occultation Tunis International Book Fair 2014

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Archival Image Tunisian Minister of Culture on Friday said that " the Tunis International Book Fair 2014 will be cancelled its session this year for the first time" .. amid widespread criticism of the move. " Murad Sicilian " culture minister, said at a news conference today «The decision not to organize an exhibition Tunis International Book Fair this year at the request of the Union of Tunisian publishers, especially in the absence of signs of success in the last session». The Tunis International Book Fair which was founded 35 years ago among the largest exhibitions of Arab and annually attracts a large number of Arab and foreign publishers , hosts thinkers and innovators Arabs and foreign. Murad Sicilian says «There is almost a consensus from all parties in the media and Publishers Association of Tunisian and Ministry of Culture on the lack of success of the previous session, so the agreement was signed to rethink a clear strategy to ensure success in the f...

5 thousand visitors to the mobile library in "Jubail"

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festival Banner Mobile library has attracted Jubail Spring Festival about 5 thousand reader of festival visitors. the mobile Library Public Relations Officer " Abdullah Alkatiri " was explained by noting that the library keep track of the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh and it is a part of a national project to renew the relevant book and provide an opportunity for all segments of society to take advantage of library services and events varied in the forefront of public awareness of the importance of reading and the definition of its benefits at all levels and to contribute to creating a cultural environment for reading among all segments of society. Alkatiri added that the library contains three thousand books, pointing out that the majority of visitors to the library from women and children In addition to the reading tables and chairs jammed by the public, that requiring to open a list of waiting and booking. Alkatiri stressed that the mobile library designe...

Deputy Premier opens 16th Bahrain International Book Fair

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Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa , while inspecting the exhibition Prime Minister (HRH) Prince " Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa " Delegated Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh " Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa " on Thursday morning (March 27, 2014) for the opening ceremony of the sixteenth Bahrain International Book Fair , which is organized by the Ministry of Culture at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre  with the participation of more than 300 publishing houses and cultural institution intellectual local Arab and international. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed that the culture given much attention by the Prime Minister for its role in the development of the consciousness of the people and upgrade them as one of the important means to enhance the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a country with a long history of civilization and openness in all areas of culture and arts. The Deputy Prime Minister toured the exhibition accompanied by the Minis...

Mauritania Education Minister looking to cooperate with the King Abdulaziz Public Library

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visit of Mauritania minister and his entourage Mauritania Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. " Bakaa Abdul Malik " confirmed that the King Abdulaziz Public Library has been able to create more cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia through Arabic union Catalog , which seeks Mauritanian universities libraries to engage in its system through a database index. This was during the visit of Mauritania minister and his entourage to King Abdul Aziz public Library  yesterday, where he was received by Deputy Supervisor of the King Abdul Aziz Library General Dr " Abdulkarim bin Abdulrahman Al-Zaid " which briefed through on what it contains Library of the treasures of scientific knowledge and cultural projects leader. The Mauritania minister said "my country is witnessing a development in the field of education that seeks to establish a joint cooperation with Saudi Arabia to supply modern techniques in the framework of joint...

Weekly Bulletin 3/21/2014

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monuments of Islamic civilization in Egypt Distribution libraries appliances on 4,500 families in Dhaid «intelligent pistol » not only shoots but its owner

«intelligent pistol » not only shoots but its owner

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German company " Armatix " introduced in the U.S. market pistol shoots only if it was in the hands of its owner .. it depends on the technique used to identify or radio-frequency ( RFID ). Launched on the pistol trade name (iP1) recognize its owner by wristwatch worn by the user and carries within RFID chip put the gun to standby for shoot when the distance between him and the watch does not exceed 25 centimeters. iP1-Limited-Edition The pistol becomes inactive automatically after leaving the distance to communicate with a wristwatch and and loss of radio signals. This is what happens in the case also recovered the gun from the hand of the owner  or the loss of the gun. The idea of ​​safe weapons have been discussed for many years, and suggested that other techniques lead with purpose As supplying personal arms fingerprint scanner. More Information In The Following Video :

Distribution libraries appliances on 4,500 families in Dhaid

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Culture Without Borders Project " Culture Without Borders " Project began at the end of last week to distribute the home libraries to families of citizenship in Dhaid in Sharjah .. it includes 4,500 families in various parts of the city district and its villages During the first day was the distribution of libraries to about 30 families and 50 books varied by each family. " Rashid Mohamed Al kous " general manager of the project "Culture Without Borders" emphasized that the process of distribution in the city Dhaid conducted according to plan without any problems or delays .. thanks to the cooperation of parents , staff, and facilities provided by the Branch Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in Dhaid as the official residence Libraries for the distribution of household owners. Al kous said: "Dhaid located in the heart of the central region in the Emirate of Sharjah and it is characterized by wide area of ​​agricultural land an...