Qatar University participates in the 30th Doha International Book Fair

Qatar University (QU) participates in the 30th Doha International Book Fair, which started yesterday and will continue until January 18, 2020. This year the QU booth features the launch of a number of new publications from the university’s publishing house QU Press, in addition to an allocated section for children to explore and learn, the presentation of a number of exceptional historical acquisitions and other creative activities. QU’s participation this year signifies its continued leading role in the community and its keenness to be an active presence in festivals, conferences and community events, particularly of cultural and intellectual nature.

The QU booth witnessed a large turnout from different segments of society from the first day. The booth included a range of activities for the public to interact with. The Qatar University Library also played a role in the booth and worked to raise awareness of its services to both internal audiences from the QU community as well as external audiences, such as readers and researchers. Most notably, the Library highlighted its large and diverse network of online databases.