Announcement of Winning First Prize in the Specialized Training Program “Leading Change and Innovation in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Future Strategies in Gulf Libraries)
The Special Libraries Association – Arabian Gulf Chapter is pleased to announce that the project “Unified Interactive Collaborative Reading Platform – Your Book: From You and To You” has won first prize in the specialized training program “Leading Change and Innovation in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Future Strategies in Gulf Libraries.”
This program is one of the Association’s pioneering initiatives designed to prepare a new generation of leaders capable of driving change and innovation in the Gulf libraries sector.
Program Focus:
- Enabling participants to anticipate the future of libraries in the age of modern technologies.
- Developing innovative and practical projects that serve digital transformation and knowledge sustainability.
- Building strategic thinking and entrepreneurship skills in the field of information and libraries.
About the Winning Project:
- Unified Interactive Collaborative Reading Platform – Your Book: From You and To You
- The project aims to reintegrate the habit of reading into university students’ lives in an engaging digital and interactive manner through:
- Providing daily digital content drawn from books (quotes, audio and video clips, and inspiring ideas).
- Organizing motivational challenges and competitions linked to reading content.
- Connecting the platform with university libraries and related academic courses.
- Encouraging students to participate in content creation under library supervision.
- Utilizing gamification and reward tools to increase engagement and continuity.
- The project aligns with digital transformation trends and the evolving interests of today’s students. It also presents a sustainable model that can be adopted across Gulf universities, supported by partnerships between libraries and educational institutions.
Winning Team Members:
- Dohaa Al-Suraihi
- Wadha Ahmed
- Ruqayya Al-Abdaliyah
- Hasnaa Al-Harmaliyah
- Basma Al-Habsiya
The Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to the creative team, commending their excellence in combining technological innovation with educational and societal impact. The Association further reaffirms its support for all ambitious youth initiatives that contribute to shaping the future of Gulf libraries.
Stay connected through the official channels of the Special Libraries Association – Arabian Gulf Chapter. The winning project, along with the top three evaluated projects, will be honored at the Association’s upcoming conference in Jeddah.