Open Access and discovery of digital repository in Sudanese universities: Opportunities and challenges

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Authors:

Abdulla, Mohamed Abdulla (PhD); Raheeb Abdul Rahim Jamil (PhD)

Poster description:

The current study aims to investigate the opportunities and challenges facing Sudanese institutional digital repositories in the Sudanese universities. An analysis of digital repositories techniques, including open-source software, metadata, contents, human resources, qualifications, experience and training programs are explored.

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About the Presenter:

Dr. Mohamed is a faculty member at the Deanship of Research at the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. Previously, he was a researcher in the department of Research and Studies at Qatar Foundation for Production and Social Rehabilitation, Assistant Professor of Information and Library Science at Sudan Universities, Collaborate lecturer at Qatar University, Information Specialist, Information Literacy Team Leader and Lead Archivist in Qatar State. Dr. Mohammed has experience in all aspects of the Library & Information sector, 20 years of full-time work experience as a professional in academic libraries and information centers. He received his Ph.D. in Digital Assets Management from Khartoum University in 2009. 

Raheeb Abdul Rahim Jamil (PhD) is based at the Imam Al-Mahdi University.