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Library Team

  • Dr. Ayman Eddakrouri

    Library Director (ext 7680)

    I hold a bachelor degree in Library and Information Science (LIS), Master's in the same field from Cairo University, another Master's in Applied Linguistics (AL) from the American University in Cairo, and PhD in LIS and AL from Helwan University. My research interests lie in the area of managing libraries, serving library users, Information Retrieval Systems, Corpus Linguistics, Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL). I worked at many information utilities, academic and digital libraries, as well as TAFL institutions. I enjoy being able help students, researchers, and others in general, and I do so cheerfully and patiently.          

  • Anes Essid

    System Services Manager (ext 7683)

    With an ALA-Accredited MLIS degree and a rich background spanning North Africa, France, and Canada, I am honored to contribute to the esteemed Effat family as the Library System Services Manager. My expertise lies in seamlessly integrating technology into library services, focusing on Digital Resources Management, ILS personalization, and website development on Open Source Systems.

  • Muhammad Kabir

    Information Literacy Librarian (ext 7681)

    Mr. Muhammad Kabir Khan is an information literacy librarian at Effat University. He holds a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and a Master of Philosophy in Library and Information Management (M.Phil. LIM) degrees, in addition he has several other professional certifications in the library field. Prior to joining Effat University in Jeddah, he worked at several national university libraries. Furthermore, he is a dynamic researcher and peer reviewer, having published some international publications. His areas of interest are information literacy, reference services, and research support services. He gets pleasure in patiently and cheerfully assisting researchers, students, and people in general.

  • Manal M. AlShehri

    Library Assistant (ext 7683)

    Graduated from the University of Jeddah with a Bachelor of Languages and Translation degree. I have been serving as a full-time librarian since January 2022 at Effat University. With devotion, skills, and passion for language and education, my dedication to making a difference aligns with the core values of our library. My enthusiasm for assisting students and making the library a valuable place for students.