Qatar National Library (QNL) welcomes the New Year with a packed series of learning events to start 2021 with 'a brain-broadening bang'.
On January 4, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Communication, patrons can learn the basics of app development with experts from QNL. Those in attendance will use the "App Inventor" programme to create a map of landmarks in any city across the world, and gain insight on how to progress in this lucrative and rapidly expanding area of technology.
Also, on January 6, again in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Communication, patrons can join the special lecture “Astro Pi: Mission Zero.” Those under 18 can join this event to write a simple programme to take a humidity reading onboard the International Space Station and communicate it to the astronauts with a personalised message.
Members new and old can join QNL for an introductory session about the benefits of membership on January 11. Staff from QNL will outline the many advantages of becoming a member of the library, and reveal information about borrowing policies, advice on using the self-borrowing stations and offer guidance on how to find books and other resources in the collection. This session takes place again on January 25, and the Children’s Library also taking place on January 28, focusing on children’s online resources.
On January 12, individuals can join QNL for a discussion on Muslim Schools of Jurisprudence. Participants will discuss the reasons behind Jurisprudence differences and how these became an important resource of modern Muslim theories and philosophies of law.
Middle and High School students can join on January 14 for online database training. Those in attendance can discover and explore QNL’s various online resources for students including research tools, eBooks, audiobooks and periodicals. Also, on the same day, QNL will run a special expert lecture looking at how apps can make our lives more organised and effective, with current apps Trello, Todoist and Evernote in focus. Each of these programmes can improve workflow planning, and this lecture will also show how to integrate each of the programmes to make completing daily tasks easier than ever.
On January 18, join QNL to learn more about Planet Earth. Physical geography is the ranch of natural science which deals with the study of processes and patterns in the natural environment such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. This lecture will guide attendees through the natural wonders of Planet Earth and discover more about the techniques of investigation and data analysis used by scientists to understand the world.
The Scamper Thinking Programme takes place on January 23. The Scamper technique is one of the most successful methods of creative thinking, providing seven different approaches to problem-solving. Join experts from QNL to learn about this simple but effective approach which can be applied in both academic and personal lives.
On 25 January, QNL launches the Scientific Applications in Cultural Heritage Forum which continues until January 30. The first session will focus on pigments and dyes in manuscripts and heritage objects and will include lectures and practical sessions on the most important techniques for analysis in conservation. The forum will also look at Arabic manuscripts and their extraction methods and dyeing processes, as well as the conservation issues encountered with pigments and dyes found in Islamic heritage items.
Also, on January 6, again in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Communication, patrons can join the special lecture “Astro Pi: Mission Zero.” Those under 18 can join this event to write a simple programme to take a humidity reading onboard the International Space Station and communicate it to the astronauts with a personalised message.
Members new and old can join QNL for an introductory session about the benefits of membership on January 11. Staff from QNL will outline the many advantages of becoming a member of the library, and reveal information about borrowing policies, advice on using the self-borrowing stations and offer guidance on how to find books and other resources in the collection. This session takes place again on January 25, and the Children’s Library also taking place on January 28, focusing on children’s online resources.
On January 12, individuals can join QNL for a discussion on Muslim Schools of Jurisprudence. Participants will discuss the reasons behind Jurisprudence differences and how these became an important resource of modern Muslim theories and philosophies of law.
Middle and High School students can join on January 14 for online database training. Those in attendance can discover and explore QNL’s various online resources for students including research tools, eBooks, audiobooks and periodicals. Also, on the same day, QNL will run a special expert lecture looking at how apps can make our lives more organised and effective, with current apps Trello, Todoist and Evernote in focus. Each of these programmes can improve workflow planning, and this lecture will also show how to integrate each of the programmes to make completing daily tasks easier than ever.
On January 18, join QNL to learn more about Planet Earth. Physical geography is the ranch of natural science which deals with the study of processes and patterns in the natural environment such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. This lecture will guide attendees through the natural wonders of Planet Earth and discover more about the techniques of investigation and data analysis used by scientists to understand the world.
The Scamper Thinking Programme takes place on January 23. The Scamper technique is one of the most successful methods of creative thinking, providing seven different approaches to problem-solving. Join experts from QNL to learn about this simple but effective approach which can be applied in both academic and personal lives.
On 25 January, QNL launches the Scientific Applications in Cultural Heritage Forum which continues until January 30. The first session will focus on pigments and dyes in manuscripts and heritage objects and will include lectures and practical sessions on the most important techniques for analysis in conservation. The forum will also look at Arabic manuscripts and their extraction methods and dyeing processes, as well as the conservation issues encountered with pigments and dyes found in Islamic heritage items.
