Aida Naaman
Personal information
Aida Naaman
Librarian
Contact information (Private)
+961 1 865578
Contact information (Work)
Lebanese American University
+961 1 786456
Community/Lebanon Impact
She believes that her efforts have set a role model for Lebanese women, demonstrating that they can dare to achieve their aspirations. By doing so, she aims to elevate the status of women and enable them to serve their country effectively, provided they receive the best possible education and experience.
Her focus has been on serving as a role model for young women and girls, emphasizing the importance of pursuing higher education regardless of the obstacles or location, while maintaining high standards whether in Lebanon or abroad. This commitment stems from her personal experience of leaving her family, children, and husband to pursue advanced studies, during which she achieved outstanding performance.
Education
Education:
- Master's degree (MLS) (terminal degree as stipulated by the American Library Association), 1970, University of Minnesota, United States of America.
- Bachelor degree, Arabic Literature and Language, 1960, Beirut University College (Lebanese American University), Lebanon
Work history
Previous Professions:
- Director of the Library, 1988 - 2008, Lebanese American University.
- Assistant Professor, 1980 - 1988, Faculty of Documentation and Librarianship, Lebanese University.
- Director of Engineering and Architecture Library, 1976 - 1980, American University of Beirut.
- Head of Cataloguing of Oriental Languages, 1970 - 1975, Jafet Library, American University of Beirut.
- Cataloguer of Arabic Books, 1960 - 1968, Beirut University College (Lebanese American University).
Major Achievements
Publications (Books, Articles, Reports, etc.):
- Naaman, A. (2009). 'Antar al-ashqar [Antar the blond] (Children's book). Beirut: Asala for Publishing and Distribution.
- Naaman, A. (2005). Ashate' assirri [The secret shore] (Children's book). Beirut: Asala for Publishing and Distribution.
- Naaman, A. (2003). Asafir al-karaz [Cherry birds] (Children's book). Beirut: Asala for Publishing and Distribution.
- Naaman, A. (1973). al-tajhiz al-ilmi wa al-teknology li qita' al-maktabat wa attawthiq [Scientific and techonological equipping of the libraries and documentation sector in Lebanon]. Beirut: Lebanese Libraries Association.
Accomplishments
Distinctions:
- Honor List, International Board on Books for Young People, 2005, for the children's book Ashate' assirri [The secret shore].
- Full Scholarship, University of Minnesota, 1969 - 1970, for High Academic Achievment.
Competences & Skills
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Library Management
- Arabic Literature and Language
Languages:
- Arabic
- English