Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
INTERSTES
AWARDS
VOLUNTEER WORKS
MEETINGS AND SPECIALIZED CONFERENCES
TEACHING COURSES
References
Timeline
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Shimaa Emam Mahmoud

Shimaa Emam Mahmoud

El-Zawia El-Hamra,Egypt

Summary

Detail-oriented professional specializing in integrated library systems such as Unicorn, Symphony, MEDAD, and KOHA. Expertise in internet research and search engine optimization, alongside strong proficiency in MS Office and Windows operating systems. Proven ability to communicate effectively and maintain high standards under pressure. Committed to utilizing technical skills to support organizational objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Misr Public Library - Zaytoun branch
Cairo, Egypt
02.2013 - 01.2026
  • Assisted library employees in daily tasks and activities.
  • Facilitated communication with various associations to enhance library partnerships.
  • Compiled monthly and annual reports to evaluate performance metrics.
  • Trained librarians from other branches to improve service delivery.

Librarian and information specialist

Misr Public Library-Zaytoun branch
01.2002 - 01.2026
  • Jan 2004 - Feb 2013, Librarian and information specialist at Misr Public Library-Zaytoun branch.
  • Job tasks: Shelving – Acquisition – Discard – Activities for children and adults – circulation services – Annual and Monthly reports to measure the performance.
  • Delivering innovative children's activities.

Education

Diploma - Special Education

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
01.2001 - 01.2003

Diploma - Kindergarten

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
01.1997 - 01.2000

Skills

  • Integrated library systems expertise (Unicorn, Symphony, MEDAD, and KOHA)
  • Internet and search engine proficiency
  • MS Office knowledge
  • Windows operating system familiarity
  • English proficiency (Level III)
  • Handcrafting skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Effective communication skills

INTERSTES

Reading, communicating with Others, and working with a computer.

AWARDS

I got the prize and the title of the best employee of Misr Public Library, September and October 2011.

VOLUNTEER WORKS

Training groups of students and graduates of Egyptian universities on the library activities., Participate in many community activities, charitable.

MEETINGS AND SPECIALIZED CONFERENCES

  • Participation in the 15th conference of the Egyptian Association for Libraries and Information (ELA) with a research entitled: (Public libraries in the popular neighborhoods), Al-Ghardaqa, 6-8 November 11.
  • Participation in the twelfth conference of the Egyptian Association for Libraries and Information (ELA), Dumyat, 24-26 June 08.
  • Participation in the 10th conference of the Egyptian Association for Libraries and Information (ELA) with a research entitled: (The Activities of Public libraries in Egypt: The model of Mubarak Public Library), 6 of October University, June 04.

TEACHING COURSES

  • 25 December 2012. Training librarians in Misr Public Library - regional libraries on how to create wonderful activities for children at libraries: a practical experiment.
  • 19 January: 6 February. Training librarians at the Misr Public Library – El-Zawia El-Hamra branch on Circulation services and adult hall services.
  • Participated in the fourth Danish training course in Egypt from the Danish Royal School for Information and libraries, entitled: (The modern Trends in Library activities), Cairo, 10-14 November 08.
  • Participated in an early learning training program focusing on reading in the early years with special reference to "Big Cats" readers, 18-22 October 09.
  • Development of the skills and expertise of employees of Mubarak public libraries, Cld Saqqara, 18-22 October 08.
  • Participation in the Third Danish training course in Egypt from the Danish Royal School for Information and Libraries, entitled: (Information and library Technology), Cairo, 11-15 March 09.
  • Participated in the workshop of Culture of Peace in the world: the international movement of Suzan Mubarak for peace, 2005.
  • Communication disorders and speech and language specialist, Counseling Center, Ain Shams University, 2004.
  • March 06– December 08, Education Reform Program, Creative Science Education Initiative (Facilitator). The training courses I got in this program were: systems thinking, facilitating skills, collaborative learning skills, and planning and designing programs.
  • Participation in the library power 2: Advanced Integration Strategies. PFC-Egypt, January 05.
  • Methods of service and customer satisfaction skills development develop from the perspective of overall quality: International Integrated Services Company (TOTALITY), 2003.
  • Collectibles view and organization: Bertsmann German Foundation and the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ), 2003.
  • Training of the activities and library services, Mubarak Public Library – Zaytoun branch, 2001.
  • Cultural art workshop, Mubarak Public Library, 2001.
  • Training of the activities and library services, Mubarak Public Library – Zaytoun branch, 2000.
  • Trainer at Al-Obaydat language school, 2000.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Misr Public Library - Zaytoun branch
02.2013 - 01.2026

Librarian and information specialist

Misr Public Library-Zaytoun branch
01.2002 - 01.2026

Diploma - Special Education

Cairo University
01.2001 - 01.2003

Diploma - Kindergarten

Cairo University
01.1997 - 01.2000
Shimaa Emam Mahmoud