Mr. Fadi Yahya Ghanem
Mr. Fadi Yahya Ghanem is an expert in Library and Information Technology, with more than twenty years of academic and administrative experience in prominent cultural and educational institutions. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Damascus – Faculty of Arts, Department of Library and Information Science, where he teaches specialized courses in Information Storage and Retrieval Systems, Documentation Center Management, and Information Economics.
He previously held several senior positions, including Director General of the National Library of Syria and Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Culture, where he supervised the Information Technology Directorate and organized multiple editions of the Syrian Book Fair.
Mr. Ghanem holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Technology from Cairo University, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field at the University of Damascus, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Damascus.
He has participated in numerous Arab and international conferences, including the 35th Conference of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI) in Muscat, and regional UNESCO workshops on the preservation of documentary heritage. He has authored and translated several studies and books in the fields of Knowledge Management and Information Economics, as well as children’s books in the “A‘lam” (Figures) series. He is distinguished by extensive expertise in Human Resources Management, Public Relations, and Information Technology, and is proficient in English and advanced computer applications.
2017 –… Ph.D. in Library and Information Technology (in progress) – University of Damascus Specialization: Library and Information Management and Information Centers.
2011 – 2012 Master’s Degree in Library and Information Technology – Cairo University (Specialization: Information Technology).
1989 – 1993 Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science – University of Damascus.
2017 – 2018 Director of the Directorate of Cultural Centers – Ministry of Culture.
2012 – 2017 Director General of the National Library of Syria.
2012 – 2015 Deputy Director General of the National Library – Ministry of Culture, with supervision of the Information Technology Directorate.
Director of the Syrian Book Fair (Three editions).
2011 –… Lecturer at the University of Damascus – Faculty of Arts / Department of Library and Information Science :
Teaching courses in Information Storage and Retrieval Systems, Documentation Center Management, Information Economics, Computer Skills (Microsoft Office), and Database Management.
1993 – 2011 Additional experience in Administration, Public Relations, and Human Resources Management.
2019 Ministry of Administrative Development – Syria :Leadership Competency Course.
2019 FCRI Institute – India:
Course in Digital Library Practices and IT Applications for Knowledge Management.
Advanced Management and Development Program.
Total Quality Management Course.
2017 Cairo University – Language and Translation Center: TOEFL English Language Course.
2015 National Institute for Security Sciences – Syria: Advanced Strategic Management Course.
2015 Center for Management and Productivity Development – Syria:
Word (Basic and Advanced), Excel, and Visual Basic Programming Courses.
2012 Ministry of Administrative Development – Syria: Certified National Trainer Program.
2012 Ministry of Culture – Syria: Trainer Preparation Course in Speed Reading Development.
2012 Arab Institute of Petroleum – Iraq: Public Relations Course.
2011 Higher Military Academy – Syria: Crisis Management and Negotiation Course.
2011 Modern Management Center for Development and Human Resources – Egypt:
Time Management, Human Resources Management, SPSS Training, Computer Maintenance, and Database Management.
2015 Cairo University Research Papers:
The Arabs and the Digital Divide.
The Information Society in the Syrian Arab Republic.
2012 Research: Information Technology and Its Impact on Enhancing Human Resources Performance.
2012 Translation: “The Goose Says Goodbye” – Children’s Story, Al-Ma‘rifa Magazine, (Issue 211).
2012 Study: Information and Strategic Studies Centers and Their Role in Supporting Decision-Making – Al-Ma‘rifa Magazine, (Issue 219).
… Study: Knowledge Economy and the Optimal Path to Socio-Economic Development.
… Authored Children’s Books:
Ezzeddin Al-Qassam – A‘lam Series.
Christopher Columbus – A‘lam Series.
… University lectures on Information Economics, Information Retrieval Systems, and Computer Programs.
2011 Book: Simplified Library Classification: A Guidebook for Cultural Center Libraries in Syria.
2011 Master’s Thesis: Internet Use at the University of Damascus Among Faculty Members and Students – Cairo University.
1993 Graduation Project: Automated Cataloguing in the National Library and Its Role in Enhancing Technical Operations.
2017 Served as a National Expert in Documentary Cultural Heritage, participating in a UNESCO regional workshop in Cairo on capacity building for the preservation of global documentary heritage.
2012 Participated in the 35th Conference of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI) – Muscat, representing the Syrian delegation.
Research Title: Arab Libraries and Archival Institutions and Their Role in Promoting Digital Identity and Citizenship.