Information Science and Research Services Expert
Maryam Abdulla Al Thani serves as the Head of Reference and Information Services at Qatar University Library, bringing a unique blend of industry and academic expertise to her role. Her educational background includes a BA in International Relations from Qatar University and a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from University College London, where her dissertation focused on information-seeking behavior in Qatar's energy sector. Her professional experience spans both the oil and gas industry, where she specialized in data analysis, and academic librarianship, where she now leads information retrieval and research support services. Her academic interests encompass Gulf region studies with a particular focus on Qatar, combining her international relations background with her expertise in information science to enhance library services and research support for university stakeholders.