Mouloud Mammeri University Library Adapts to Evolving User Needs

The central library at Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou (UMMTO) is actively working to meet the changing demands of its users by embracing digitization and enhancing its documentary services. This ongoing effort was highlighted during recent events celebrating National Library Day, which spurred discussions on the library's continuous development.

Activities included an exhibition and presentations by specialists. Dr. Zine El Abidine Boumelit, Director General of OPU, provided an overview of books and libraries in Algeria, tracing their history from 1962 and recalling the significant loss of over 400,000 books in an OAS fire. He emphasized the considerable advancements made since then, particularly the technological revolution brought about by digitization in university libraries. Boumelit also noted the continuous growth in the publication of university works, enabling researchers to publish their books.

Professor Saïd Gadri from the University of M’sila presented on "AI in Publishing and Library Science." Dr. Noureddine Meftouh from Cerist discussed "Towards an intelligent, automated, and connected library," focusing on new technologies that facilitate access to digital resources for students, educators, and researchers. He also touched upon the process of digitizing works, especially with the implementation of various management software within university libraries.

UMMTO Rector, Professor Ahmed Bouda, highlighted the university's commitment to development, noting that the response to the historical OAS fire is evident today with libraries in every province and university. He stressed the university's role in Algeria's economic and social progress, emphasizing new directions that prioritize innovative ideas emerging from the university. Sadjia Hakem-Yahiaoui, director of the UMMTO university library, underscored the importance of the event, particularly its "memorial dimension."