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 “Applying the FISH! Philosophy to Create a Motivating Work Environment in Libraries” Webinar

On Line
19/05/2021
19/05/2021

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Webinar themes​

  • The concept of the FISH! Philosophy.
  • Advantages of applying of the FISH! Philosophy in libraries.
  • Principles, Practices, and requirements for applying the FISH! Philosophy in libraries 
  • Constraints of applying the FISH! Philosophy in libraries. 
  • Examples of the FISH! Philosophy applications in libraries. 
  • Model framework for applying the FISH! Philosophy in Arab libraries.​


Webinar Objectives

  • Enrich the working environment in Arab libraries and organizations by employing the proven principles of the FISH! Philosophy.
  • Gain new knowledge to help boost productivity in the work environment in libraries, with a view to reaching target performance levels.
  • Learn how to create a motivating work environment that will harness the maximum potential of library staff. 
  • Learn how to use creative ways to secure customer satisfaction.

ًWebinar​ Speaker​s

Prof. Dr. Abdallah Metwally 

  • Naseej Academy General Supervisor.
  • Professor of Library and Information Science, Cairo University.
  • Naseej knowledge solutions consultant.
  • Visiting Schooler, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Carolina, USA.
  • Has published extensive research on: strategic planning, Second Life applications, bibliotherapy, and Knowledge management. 
  • Has presented papers at several professional regional and international forums and conferences, including SLA-AGC and AFLI conferences.

​Mr. Mustafa Mohamed Tuhami
  • Senior Librarian (Deputy Branch Manager) at Misr Public Library in Zeitoun​.
  • Program Manager of International Network of Emerging Library Innovators- Middle East & North Africa (INELI-MENA)-Egypt.
  • Has contributed to many professional reference and library performance measurement texts, including for school, public, academic and national libraries, and the AFLI Manual for Library and Information Training Accreditation
  • Has participated in professional programs: IVLP: American Libraries (2014), International Network of Emerging Library Innovators Program – MENA (2015–2017) and IYALI (2018)
  • Has presented papers at several professional regional and international forums and conferences, including IFLA congress, and ALA, AFLIA and AFLI conferences

Target Audience

  • Library managers, library middle management team leaders in the Arab world
  • Library services, reference and help staff
  • Supervisors of training programs and capacity building in libraries​​