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Falah D. Rashid (Assistant Professor)

PhD in Information and Library Science
Lecturer
Media - Arts
dr.falah@uoanbar.edu.iq


Biography

Name: Falah Dahham Rashid
Current Position: Professor/ College of Arts / Department of Media
General Specialization: Ph.D. – Information and Library Science
Specific Specialization: Information and Library Science
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: [dr.falah@uoanbar.edu.iq] 
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/falah-rashid-1572971b]

Career Progression:

Faculty Member/ College of Arts / Department of Media (2024–Present)
University of Anbar / Lecturer and Director of the Central Library Department (2016–2024)
University of Anbar / Lecturer and Director of the Ibn Sina Center for E-Learning (2013–2016)
Al-Mustansiriya University / Faculty Member / Department of Information and Library Science (2013)
Simmons University/Reference Assistant in Information Technology (TRA), Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons University, Boston, MA, USA (2008–2012)
Simmons University / Beatley Library, Boston, MA, from March 10, 2008 to August 15, 2008 – Worked in providing GSLIS services, reference, interlibrary loan, and collection development services
University of Anbar / Faculty Member (2006–2007)
Al-Mustansiriya University / Faculty Member (2003–2006)

Publication

Rashid, Falah (2015) “Evaluating the effectiveness of multilingual library OPAC of the academic libraries in the Arabian Gulf Countries: Usability study.”

Rashid, Falah (2015) “User Needs Assessment for the project OACIS (Online Access to Consolidated Information on Serials): Usability study”.

Rashid, Falah and Benoit, Gerald. Iraq's digital library dilemma: Open Source digital objects repository architecture, tools, and interface project. Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Volume 4 1, pages 1–6, 2009.

Rashid, Falah (2007) “E-learning, benefits, and obstacles: possibilities for local application”. Adaab Alrafidayn Journal, 47/5, 77-100.

Rashid, Falah (2006) "Information Warfare and the Prospects for the Future." Adaab Alrafidayn Journal, 44/3, 1612-1631.

Rashid, Falah (2005) "Study of the Use of the Internet in Mustansiriyah University." Adaab Alrafidayn Journal, 41/2.

A Developmental Study of the Central Public Library in Ramadi City Using Information Technology Applications/2022

Falah Dahham Rashid, Ahmed Khaled, Yousef Ibrahim (2024). Manuscript Cataloging Techniques: Anbar University Central Library as a Model. Nasq Journal, Vol. 42(1).

Lectures


No. Subjects Lectures Stage File Video
1 Information technology (IT) Basic Concepts: Information Third
2 Information technology (IT) Information, Data, and Knowledge Third
3 Information technology (IT) Information Rights, Information Crisis, and Information Society Third
4 Information technology (IT) Information Society, Information Systems, and Information Ethics Third
5 Information technology (IT) Basic Concepts:: Information, Data, and Knowledge Third
6 Information technology (IT) Importance of Information Third
7 Information technology (IT) Freedom of Information and Sources of Information Third
8 Information technology (IT) Sources of Information Third
9 Information technology (IT) المفاهيم الاساسية: الإنترنت Third
10 Information technology (IT) Websites, and Blogs Third
11 Information technology (IT) Good Website Features and Blogs Third
12 Information technology (IT) Blogs and Their Features Third
13 Information technology (IT) Blogs and Media Role Third

Academic certificates

Bachelor’s, Al-Mustansiriyah University – College of Arts, Iraq, 1998

Master’s, Al-Mustansiriyah University – College of Arts, Iraq, 2002

PhD, Simmons University, United States, 2013

Supervision

Supervised graduation (capstone) projects for several students in the Department of Media (2024–2025).

Served as an examiner/discussant for multiple master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

Conducted academic expertise evaluations (acting as an evaluator/reviewer).

Other

1. Ministerial Committee for Supervising University Libraries, Monitoring Their Performance, Providing Administrative and Technical Support, Developing Them, and Resolving Problems / Member (2013)

2. Committee for Supervising the Work of Research and Scientific Centers, the Central Library, and the Directorate of Central Laboratories; Formulating Their General Policy and Coordinating Their Interactions / Member (2015)

3. Committee for Preparing the General Quality Guide for the University of Anbar / Member (2016)

4. Committee for Conducting the Self-Evaluation of the University of Anbar in Cooperation with the International IREX Organization / Member and Coordinator (2016)

5. Committee for Supervising Research and Scientific Centers at the University of Anbar / Member (2016)

6. Ministerial Committee for Establishing Regulations for the Ibn Sina Virtual Center / Member (2016)

7. Ministerial Committee for Supervising University Libraries / Member (2016)

8. Committee for Grading the Essay Question in the English Language Exam for Postgraduate Applicants / Member (2016)

9. Ministerial Committee for Developing and Modernizing Knowledge Resources, Curricula, Libraries, and Information Departments in Iraqi Universities / Member (2017)

10. QS Committee for Communication with the World University Rankings Organization / Member (2017)

11. Committee for Preparing the Ten-Year Strategic Plan for the University of Anbar (2017–2027) / Member (2017)

12. Committee for Implementing the Electronic System for Specialized Publishing in Scientific Journals and Conferences at the University of Anbar / Member (2017)

13. Committee for Coordination with International Organizations and Donors / Member (2017)

14. Ministerial Committee for Amending University Libraries Instructions No. 92 of 1995 / Member (2018)

15. Central Committee for Conducting Field Visits to Branch Libraries in Colleges and Research Centers at the University of Anbar / Chairman (2018)

16. Board of Directors of the Electronic Computer Center / Member (2019)

17. Committee for Supervising the Comprehensive Electronic Platform for the University of Anbar / Member (2019)

18. Ministerial Committee for Conducting Inspection Visits to the Libraries of Universities (Kufa, Karbala, Al-Qasim Al-Khadra, Al-Qadisiyah) / Member (2019)

19. Committee for Conducting Field Visits to the Central Libraries of Anbar, Samarra, Muthanna, Al-Qasim Al-Khadra, Sumer, Dhi Qar, Basra, Al-Qadisiyah, Kufa, and Karbala / Member (2019)

20. Ministerial Committee for Overseeing University Libraries / Member (2021)

21. Committee for Preparing an Introductory Guide on the Health and Environmental Physics Requirements in Library Halls, Their Implementation, and the Necessary Tools to Ensure Suitable Conditions / Chairman (2022)

22. Committee for Developing an Electronic System for Archiving Theses and Dissertations at the University of Anbar or Available in the Central Library / Member (2022)

23. Committee for Providing a Program to Link the University’s College Libraries with the Electronic Library and the Intranet System / Member (2022)

24. Committee for Providing Virtual Libraries for All Specializations and Establishing an Intranet Network for All University Departments for Student Use According to a Specific System / Member (2022)

25. Committee for Preparing and Organizing the First Scientific Production Exhibition at the University of Anbar / Chairman (2022)

26. Committee for Conducting Field Visits to Branch Libraries in University of Anbar Colleges / Chairman (2022)

27. Committee for Classifying Central Library Storage Facilities / Chairman (2022)

28. Committee for Implementing the Second Cultural Week – Central Committee / Chairman (2023)

29. Committee for Supervising University Libraries for the Purpose of Book Donations According to Official Records / Chairman (2023)

30. Committee for Developing Software for Cooperation with International and Arab Universities / Chairman (2023)

31. Specialization Matching Committee / Member (2024)

32. Audit Committee for Undergraduate Studies / Member (2024)

33. Student Information System (SIS) Committee / Chairman (2025)